In March, the engineering profession opened its doors to show how engineers open doors!
Various events are place during National Engineering Month at higher education institutions, engineering companies, and industry organizations across Canada. From doors open events to design competitions, from hands-on activities to exhibitions and workshops, the engineering profession invited you in to discover the future that engineers are building. Check out the full list of events happening throughout the month in the national calendar below.
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If you’re a higher education institution, engineering company, or industry organization hosting a doors open event during National Engineering Month, tell us about it by filling out this form. We’ll include your event in the national calendar of doors open events.
- March 2026
- March 2026
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High school
1UP Conference 2026
The 1UP Conference is where young people from across Ontario come together to imagine, design, and build the future of our communities. Over two energizing days, join 200+ youth for hands-on workshops, inspiring speakers, design challenges, and real conversations about city-building, creativity, climate, and community.
- In-person | North York
28
Public school
STEM Workshop with Ontario Tech University
'Boost your child's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills with Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach Team! With a focus on the engineering design process, critical thinking, and problem solving, this workshop encourages children to explore different STEM concepts, including robotics, coding, circuits and design thinking. No previous experience is required!
- In-person | Pickering
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K-12, General public, High school
Ontario Tech University Experience Day
Experience Day is your opportunity to find a home at Ontario Tech and immerse yourself into our campus community. Join us from 1 to 3 p.m. to hear all about our Engineering programs from students, professors, and alumni!
Here's what you can expect:
- Information sessions about our faculties and programs.
- Have your questions answered by our professors and staff.
- Tour our campus locations and residence rooms.
- Chat with current students about their Ontario Tech experience.
- Start your Ridgeback spirit early by picking up some swag!
- In-person | Oshawa
28
K-12, General public, Public school, High school
CAGIS Virtual: Make A Mini Canadarm!
Quick! What Canadian invention is 17 metres long, has “bones” made of carbon fibre and titanium, and can move satellites using less electricity than a kitchen teakettle? That’s right, it’s the Canadarm! Join us to build your own miniature version of this space station essential (important piece of space station equipment) and explore robotics with electrical engineer Sky!
- Virtual | toronto
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Public school
Whirling Wonders
Guides (Gr 4, 5, 6) will explore renewable energy by learning how windmills work and building their own powered mini windmill project. They’ll discover how engineers design clean energy systems and what a career in energy engineering looks like. Task/skills includ building a small electronics circuit.
- In-person | Niagara Falls
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Water for the World Worskshops
About W4TW
2 billion people around the world lack access to safe drinking water, according to the United Nations World Water Development Report 2023. By 2050, this problem is projected to become more dire as nearly two-thirds of the world’s population will face at least one month of severe water scarcity every year.
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