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Upcoming Event
Back to School Party

Back to School Party

Fri, Aug 21 · 3:00 pm · Vanier HUB, 267 av. Marier Ave., Ottawa, ON, Canada

It’s time to celebrate the start of the school year! Come celebrate back-to-school with the whole family — ice cream,…

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BeechFest Returns to Beechwood — Save the Date

BeechFest Returns to Beechwood — Save the Date

Community Events

Vanier’s biggest block party is coming back. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 3:00 to 9:00 PM, Beechwood Avenue closes to traffic…

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Member of the Month
Kadoushi

Kadoushi

Gus Elsamma

The idea for this Lebanese restaurant goes back to co-owner Gus Elsamma’s childhood. “When were kids back in Lebanon and we were hungry, we go to our moms, and when she asks us what we would like to eat, we told her ‘Make us a kadoushi.’”

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Featured This Week

Meet the Merchants

Six of the 400+ businesses that make up Vanier's three mainstreets.

Cadmans Montreal Bagels
Restaurants, Cafés & Bars
Cadmans Montreal Bagels
Le CAP
Community Services
Le CAP
Pro Physio & Sport Medicine Centre
Medical Services
Pro Physio & Sport Medicine Centre
Shoppers Drug Mart
Health & Beauty
Shoppers Drug Mart
BDO Debt Solutions
Financial Services
BDO Debt Solutions
Nuvo Optometry
Medical Services
Nuvo Optometry
EXPLORE VANIER BUSINESSES

Why Vanier?

Four reasons people put down roots here.

01 Live A welcoming place to call home, minutes from downtown. Explore → 02 Work Affordable space and a network that backs local business. Explore → 03 Play Festivals, trails, restaurants, and three lively mainstreets. Explore → 04 Invest Commercial, residential, and mixed-use opportunity. Explore →
All Year Round

Our Signature Events

Summer Sun June Summer Sun Akoustik Summer Akoustik Partage Beechwood August Partage Beechwood Beechfest September Beechfest
In Good Company

Our Community Partners

CSC Vanier Vanier Community Association
Wabano
OCOBIA
St. Charles Market
Lake Partnership
OMIC
Manor Park Community Association
Boys & Girls Club
Capital Pride
City of Ottawa
Overbrook Community Association
Money Advisors
Inuuqatigiit
Indigenous Experiences
Manor Park Community Council
Ottawa Festivals
Masc
Lindenlea Community Association
Minwaashin
St. Margarets
CPC
Cranium
The Odawa Native Friendship Centre
Our Elected Officials
Mona Fortier
MP, Ottawa‑Vanier
Lucille Collard
MPP, Ottawa‑Vanier
Rawlson King
Councillor, Ward 13 Rideau‑Rockcliffe
Stéphanie Plante
Councillor, Ward 12 Rideau‑Vanier
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