Print your own posters with this downloadable file.
At CSMLS, we recognize the vital role you play in the effective functioning of Canada’s health care systems. We also know that your contributions extend far beyond what is typically acknowledged.
That is why, during National Medical Laboratory Week, also known as Lab Week, we are highlighting your role as true partners in every patient’s journey. From sample collection through expert analysis and results delivery, you are a critical part of every patient’s health care team, at every life stage.
Watch for more items to be added to the toolkit. Subscribe to eNEWS and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Bluesky for updates. We hope you have a fabulous Lab Week!
We’re excited to see your Lab Week celebrations! We know you love to decorate your lab and make it extra fun, and we want to reward that. To keep the party going, join the 2026 CSMLS Lab Decoration Contest. We’re looking for the most creative #LabWeek lab decoration.
Treats are an essential part of every celebration, and we know you love to make yours extra special for #LabWeek. That’s why we’re rewarding the most creative treat decorations. Whether you create a cake, cookies, cupcakes or even beverages, we’d love to see your creations!
Here are some of the landmarks that participated in 2025. Thanks to everyone who shared their photos with us.
Take a look at this schedule for confirmed and pending 2026 light displays.
| Landmark | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Centre 2000 Sundial | Grande Prairie, AB | April 15 |
| Alberta Legislature | Edmonton, AB | April 15 |
| High Level Bridge | Edmonton, AB | April 15 |
| SAIT Centennial Art Installation | Calgary, AB | April 12 - 18 |
| Telus Spark Science Centre | Calgary, AB | April 15 |
| Telus Convention Centre | Calgary, AB | April 12 - 18 |
| Calgary Tower | Calgary, AB | April 15 |
| Lethbridge City Hall | Lethbridge, AB | April 16 |
| Saamis Tepee | Medicine Hat, AB | April 12 |
| Red Deer City Hall | Red Deer, AB | April 15 |
| St. Albert Place | St. Albert, AB | April 15 |
| Sylvan Lake Lighthouse | Sylvan Lake, AB | April 15 |
| Maple Ridge City Hall | Maple Ridge, BC | April 18 |
| Bastion | Nanaimo, BC | April 12 - 16 |
| BC Parkway between Willingdon & Imperial | Burnaby, BC | April 14 - 15 |
| Kinnaird Overpass | Castlegar, BC | April 15 |
| Lafarge Lake Fountain | Coquitlam, BC | April 15 |
| LED Pillar (Light Columns) | Coquitlam, BC | April 15 |
| Kelowna Vistor Centre | Kelowna, BC | April 12 - 18 |
| Pandosy Sky Bridge Kelowna General Hospital | Kelowna, BC | April 12 - 18 |
| Victoria Street Bridge | Trail, BC | April 12 - 18 |
| Northern Lights display at BC Place | Vancouver, BC | April 15 |
| Canada Place Sails of Light | Vancouver, BC | April 15 |
| Science Dome at Science World | Vancouver, BC | April 15 |
| Queen Elizabeth Theatre | Vancouver, BC | April 15 |
| Legislative Assembly of British Columbia locations: the Ceremonial Entrance, Front Fountain, Back Fountain of the Parliament Buildings and the Confederation Garden Fountain and Waterfall | Victoria, BC | April 15 |
| Victoria City Hall | Victoria, BC | April 15 |
| Royal Inland Hospital Breezeway | Kamploops, BC | April 12 - 18 |
| Brandon Regional Health Centre | Brandon, MB | April 12 - 18 |
| Esplanade Riel Bridge | Winnipeg, MB | April 15 |
| Winnipeg Sign | Winnipeg, MB | April 15 |
| Promenade Waterfront Tower | Bathurst, NB | April 12 - 18 |
| Moncton City Hall | Moncton, NB | April 14 |
| Downing Street | Moncton, NB | April 14 |
| Downtown Place | Moncton, NB | April 14 |
| Avenir Centre | Moncton, NB | April 14 |
| The Grand Bay-Westfield Veterans Peace Park | Grand Bay-Westfield, NB | April 17 |
| Quispamsis Town Hall | Quispamsis, NB | April 15 |
| Riverview City Sign | Riverview, NB | April 12 |
| The Big Fiddle | Sydney, NS | April 15 |
| Province House, Nova Scotia Legislature | Halifax, NS | April 12 - 17 |
| Confederation Building | St. John's, NL | April 15 |
| St. John's Convention Centre | St. John's, NL | April 12 |
| Signal Hill (Cabot Tower) | St. John's, NL | April 15 |
| Bluenose II | Halifax, NS | April 15 |
| Halifax City Hall | Halifax, NS | April 15 |
| New Glasgow Town Hall | New Glasgow, NS | April 12 - 18 |
| Bridge Street Bridge | Belleville, ON | April 13 - 19 |
| Belleville Sign | Belleville, ON | April 13 - 19 |
| Fire Station 1 Memorial | Belleville, ON | April 13 - 19 |
| Bracebridge Falls | Bracebridge, ON | April 15 |
| Brant Street Pier | Burlington, ON | April 15 |
| Campbellford Clock Tower | Campbellford, ON | April 12 - 18 |
| Township of Bonnechere Valley Eganville Municipal Office Digital Display Board | Eganville, ON | April 15 |
| Guelph City Hall (Market Square) | Guelph, ON | April 15 |
| CSMLS | Hamilton, ON | April 12 - 18 |
| Hamilton City Sign | Hamilton, ON | April 15 |
| Civic Centre Clock Tower | Mississauga, ON | April 12 |
| Oakville Town Hall | Oakville, ON | April 15 |
| Rogers Centre Ottawa | Ottawa, ON | April 12 - 18 |
| Port Credit Lighthouse | Port Credit, ON | April 15 |
| Sarnia City Sign | Sarnia, ON | April 15 |
| Big Nickel | Sudbury, ON | April 15 |
| Timmins McIntyre Headframe | Timmins, ON | April 10 - 20 |
| Thunder Bay City Hall | Thunder Bay, ON | April 12 - 18 |
| 3D Toronto Sign, Nathan Phillips Square | Toronto, ON | April 15 |
| CN Tower | Toronto, ON | April 14 |
| Anderson College - North York Campus - Front Entrance | Toronto, ON | April 12 - 18 |
| Waterloo Waterluminate | Waterloo, ON | April 15 |
| St. Clair College | Windsor, ON | April 15 |
| Tower at City Hall | Charlottetown, PEI | April 15 |
| Summerside City Hall | Summerside, PEI | April 15 |
| The Atlas° Hotel | Regina, SK | April 15 |
| Regina City Hall - front foyer | Regina, SK | April 10 - 16 |
| Prairie Wind Monument (Remai Modern Art) | Saskatoon, SK | April 15 |
| Saskatoon City Hall | Saskatoon, SK | April 15 |
| Sasktel Centre | Saskatoon, SK | April 15 |
| Weyburn City Hall | Weyburn, SK | April 15 |
| Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly | Yellowknife, NT | April 15 |
| Port Coquitlam City Hall | Port Coquitlam, BC | Pending |
| Vancouver City Hall | Vancouver, BC | Pending |
| Burrard Street Bridge | Vancouver, BC | Pending |
| Samuel De Champlain Bridge | Brossard, QC | Pending |
| la Tour de Montréal du Stade Olympique | Montreal, QC | Pending |
| River Landing Towers | Saskatoon, SK | Pending |
Are you ready to share your Lab Week pride with the world? Download, post and share with your family, friends and colleagues and shine a light on your work.
Have you wondered who’s behind your medical tests? Medical laboratory professionals are with you throughout your entire health care journey. Happy #LabWeek to all medical lab professionals! You are true partners in every patient’s journey. #EveryTest
Did you know that medical lab professionals in Canada analyze over 1.2 million lab tests each day? They help guide your health care team in making clinical decisions that improve your care. Happy #LabWeek! #EveryTest
From infancy to end-of-life care, medical lab professionals are with you throughout your health care journey. Happy #LabWeek to all the #MedLab professionals behind your care! #EveryTest
Challenge your peers to a Kahoot game. Play individually with this QR code, game pin or URL until April 22, 2026.
Download, print, and share these items to help spread the Lab Week cheer and shine some light on the work you and your coworkers do to ensure accurate diagnosis.
Get inspired! Gather some ideas on how to celebrate and advocate for Lab Week using this handbook.
*Please follow local guidelines and prioritize your safety when planning any activities.
How many of these have you done or found in the last month?
Cross out a full row or column, post it and tag us on our social media channels to win bragging rights for you and your lab!
Sign it with pride! Help spread the word about National Medical Laboratory Week with every email.
(To set up in Outlook, simply open "New email" and click on "Signature." Copy and paste the email signature template in the "Edit Signature" space provided.)
Have fun playing Mad Libs.
Need a laugh? We created three different Mad Libs options so you can play with your peers.
We know you’ll love this! Download the sheet in full colour and play with your coworkers.
DIY your Lab Week t-shirt. Wear your pride by downloading our decals and make your own iron-on Lab Week t-shirt.
Add some lab style to your next virtual meeting and get the conversation started. Download and use these images as a background in your virtual meeting platform.
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