Free CPR Workshop in Ottawa: Train the Next Hero 2026

Try free CPR training in Ottawa at Train the Next Hero 2026 on Sunday, November 22. Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is hosting small-group, one-hour workshops at 385 Rideau Street, with equipment provided and no previous first aid experience needed.

Choose one session to practise CPR and learn about AED use, choking and opioid poisoning response. Admission is free, but everyone needs a reserved ticket. This introductory workshop does not provide CPR or first aid certification.

Choose your one-hour CPR workshop

The Ottawa event runs from 10 am to 7 pm, with a break between 2 pm and 3 pm. You attend the session on your ticket, rather than a nine-hour course. All times below are local Ottawa time.

Choose your time and reserve a free Eventbrite ticket. Capacity is limited; check availability for your preferred session.

What the first aid workshop covers

Instructors lead hands-on practice in small groups, using training equipment supplied by Coast2Coast. The workshop introduces:

• CPR and AED: practice on a CPR manikin and an introduction to automated external defibrillators.
• Choking response: recognizing choking and learning how to help.
• Opioid poisoning response: recognizing an emergency and responding while help is on the way.

The organizer welcomes beginners and people looking for a refresher. Wear comfortable clothing because CPR practice takes place on the floor.

Location and arrival

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics Ottawa is at 385 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5Y6, in Lower Town. Use the Ottawa training centre's directions to plan your trip.

Arrive 15 minutes before your session to check in and complete the participation waiver. Bring your digital or printed ticket. The organizer does not accept walk-ins, and late arrivals cannot switch into another time slot.

Free workshop or first aid certification?

Will I receive a CPR certificate?

No. This is a one-hour introduction, not a CPR certification, BLS or full first aid certification course. If you need a certificate for work or school, this workshop will not provide it. Coast2Coast says participants receive a discount on its separate certification courses; details are shared at the event.

Can I book for friends or family?

Each attendee needs a separate ticket registered with their own email address. The booking policy is one email, one ticket; duplicate bookings are cancelled. Register individually for the same session if you want to attend together, subject to availability.

Who runs Train the Next Hero?

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics organizes the event. The Canadian Red Cross lists Coast2Coast among its Instructor Development Centres. This free Ottawa workshop is one stop on its 2026 national tour.

See the official Train the Next Hero announcement for updates, or browse more free events in Ottawa and November events on 613today.

Event details checked November 9, 2026. Promotional image supplied by Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics.