May is Melanoma Awareness Month—a time to shine a light on the importance of early detection and prevention of melanoma and skin cancer. Throughout the month, landmarks across Canada will shine in Melanoma Canada’s signature red, with some illuminated in black and red, to raise awareness and show support for those affected.
Landmarks include:
| May 5 | Kingston, ON | City Hall/Mairie de Kingston |
| May 5 | Niagara, ON | Niagara Falls – view webcam |
| May 5 | Toronto, ON | Toronto 3D Sign, CN Tower – view webcam |
| May 5 | Victoria, BC | British Columbia Legislative Building |
| May 11 | Vancouver, BC | Burrard Bridge/ Pont Burrard |
| May 11 | Burlington. ON | Brant Street Pier |
| May 13 | Vancouver, BC | BC Place, Canada Place Sails, Vancouver Convention Center |
| May 21 | Calgary, AB | Calgary Tower |
| May 23 | Mississauga, ON | Clock Tower |
Please Note: Landmark lighting begins at sunset, however it won’t become fully visible until the sky darkens sufficiently approximately 30 minutes later.
Each year, over 91,000 people in Canada are diagnosed with melanoma or skin cancer. Tragically, three to four people die from melanoma each day. While it’s often associated with fair skin, melanoma doesn’t discriminate. It can affect anyone—regardless of age, race, or gender—and it can appear on any part of the body, even areas that aren’t regularly exposed to the sun. You can reduce the risk of melanoma and skin cancer by wearing broad-spectrum sunscreen, covering up, seeking shade, and getting to know your skin. Monthly skin checks are one of the most effective ways to catch melanoma early. If you notice anything new or changing, speak with a healthcare professional.
Share Your Photos with @MelanomaCanada If you’re near one of these illuminated landmarks this May, take a moment to stop by. Reflect on its significance, snap a photo, and share it on social media. Tag @melanomacanada and use the hashtag #MelanomaAwarenessMonth to help spark conversations and spread the word.
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Find a Monument Near You – more locations being confirmed Use our interactive map to find a lighting near you—and join communities across the country in raising awareness and supporting those impacted by melanoma and skin cancer. Together, we can help save lives
