Join CNIB for accessible Easter egg hunts in Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon. In this adapted version of a fun Easter tradition, children and youth who are blind or have low vision (and their families) search for large hidden eggs that emit audible beeping sounds.
Event Background: While searching for a way to help his daughter, Rachel, participate independently in an Easter egg hunt, David Hyche reached out to the Blind Children's Center in Los Angeles about their Easter eggs that emit audible electronic beeps. With help from the center, he constructed 40 eggs and hosted an accessible Easter egg hunt in 2005. Since then, David’s small initiative grew into what is now known as ‘The Rachel Project’ with accessible Easter egg hunts being offered throughout North America.
Ottawa
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Location: CNIB Ottawa Community Hub (104-425 Marche Way, Ottawa) & Sylvia Holden Park. Meet at the CNIB Ottawa Hub.
In addition to the easter egg hunt, families can also look forward to lunch, crafts, games and face painting at the CNIB Ottawa Hub! This event is presented in collaboration with the Ottawa Police Service.
Registration required. Please register no later than March 31. To register, please complete the CNIB Auto Registration Form. For more information, please contact Becky Dyck, Program Lead, CNIB Next Generation at becky.dyck@cnib.ca call 613-513-6980.
Calgary
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Time: 1:00 p.m – 3:00 p.m.
- Location: CNIB Calgary (10 11a St NE, Calgary)
In addition to the easter egg hunt, families can also look forward to treats, games, a petting zoo filled with a variety of animals, and more! This event is presented in collaboration with the Calgary Police Service, and the Calgary Police Youth Foundation.
Registration required. To register, please complete the CNIB Auto Registration Form. For more information, please contact Kelsey Jenkins, Program Lead, CNIB Next Generation at kelsey.jenkins@cnib.ca or call 403-407-1898.
Edmonton
- Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
- Time: 1:00 p.m – 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Emily Murphy Park (11904 Emily Murphy Park Rd NW, Edmonton)
In addition to the easter egg hunt, families can also look forward to games, a music workshop, candy, and a bunny petting zoo! This project is presented in collaboration with The Edmonton Police Foundation, The Rachel Project, the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI), Alberta Society for the Visually Impaired, The Cyber Eagles Robotics Team and Electronic Connections.
Registration required. To register, please complete the CNIB Auto Registration Form. For more information, please contact Sabrina Shaw, Program Lead, CNIB Next Generation at sabrina.shaw@cnib.ca or call 1-800-563-2642.
Saskatoon
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Time: 1:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m.
- Location: TBD
In addition to the easter egg hunt, families can also look forward to fun games, a bouncy castle, delicious food, and special guests.
Registration required. To register, please complete the CNIB Auto Registration Form. For more information, please contact Stephanie Miller, Program Lead, CNIB Next Generation at stephanie.miller@cnib.ca or call 639-480-4139.