HMCS Ottawa Family Network

Contact Information

When you join the Family Network for HMCS Ottawa, you will receive important updates on deployments and work-related absences, information on social activities, and have the opportunity to connect with others going through the same experience.

Register with us to receive deployment and work-related absence support by becoming a part of your Family Network, connecting with the MFRC local to you, and/or receiving support in French.

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Morale Mail Information for HMCS Ottawa

Drop off your care packages until Wednesday, September 16, 2026, during regular business hours at either the: 

• Colwood Pacific Activity Centre MFRC
• 443 Squadron
• Fleet Mail Office
• Naden Mail Office

Due to crew switch-outs during this deployment, please ensure you send morale mail in coordination with your loved one’s sailing schedule. Please keep in mind that morale mail can take 6-8 weeks to reach the ship.

There will be several alternate/evening morale mail drop-off opportunities at the MFRC. Please check back for additional opportunities as the information becomes available.

• Wednesday, July 15th, 4:00 - 6:00 pm (CPAC)
• Wednesday, August 19th, 4:00 - 6:00 pm (CPAC)
• Wednesday, September 16th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm (CPAC)

The mailing address for this deployment is:
RANK / NAME / INITIAL
SHIP NAME, MESS #   
PO BOX 17000 STN FORCES
VICTORIA, BC
V9A 7N2

Important Notes: 

• Wrapping supplies (i.e. tape, paper, scissors) are available at our Colwood MFRC location. 
• International customs forms will be available. 
• If you are mailing from out of area, we suggest adding 10 days to the advertised cut-off date to allow for parcel travel to Victoria.  

For more information on mailing guidelines and restrictions, check out our postal page.

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