We're delighted to share that our Executive Director, Nathalie Carrier, has been presented with the Ottawa 200th Anniversary Medal by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe. Commissioned to mark the City of Ottawa's bicentennial, this limited-edition medal was created to recognize...
We were honoured to be featured in the Ottawa Citizen's Social Scene · Community Builders series — a warm recap of Partage Beechwood 2026 that captured both the magic of the night and the seriousness of the cause behind it. Two hundred guests gathered around one long...
We were honoured to have Caroline Phillips — one of Ottawa's most beloved chroniclers of the city's social and community scene — join us at Beechwood Cemetery for Partage Beechwood 2026. Her feature captures the evening beautifully: the sold-out crowd of 200 gathered...
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 and opens up to the whole community for a day of live music, street eats, local art, and family fun. BeechFest is more than an event...
Just under one month before the evening itself, we're thrilled to announce that Partage Beechwood 2026 is officially sold out. All 200 seats at the long table have been claimed by guests who will join us on Wednesday, August 19 at Beechwood Cemetery for a...
Wednesday evenings in Vanier are about to sound very good. We're thrilled to announce the return of Akoustik — the Vanier BIA's award-winning free outdoor summer music series — for its 2026 season, running every Wednesday from July 15 through September 23 at St....
When Akoustik returns to Vanier on July 15, the music won't be the only reason to come out. This year, we're introducing a new perk for concertgoers: the Akoustik Merchant Offers Program. Participating restaurants, cafés, and shops along Beechwood Avenue and...
This 613 Day, Ottawa turns the page on 200 years — so let's pack Vanier's patios. On June 8, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe declared June 13 — 613, our area code — officially Ottawa Day, or 613 Day. It lands squarely in a milestone year: Ottawa's 200th, a citywide celebration...
Tickets for Partage Beechwood 2026 are officially on sale as of today. The Vanier BIA's annual fundraising dinner returns for its 8th edition on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, beneath the trees of Beechwood, the National Cemetery of Canada. This year, we journey to...
Ottawa, ON — April 21, 2026 We're beyond proud to share that the Vanier BIA was recognized with two provincial awards last night at the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) Awards Gala, held as part of the 2026 BIA Conference. Vanier BIA received: 🏆...
The Vanier BIA is excited to introduce a free data tool now available to all merchant members — the Main Street Metrics Dashboard. This tool gives you real insights about your neighbourhood: who is visiting Vanier, when they come, where they're coming from, and what...
Last month, OCOBIA and Hydro Ottawa co-hosted an information session for business and commercial property owners focused on Save on Energy incentives and the Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator (ORA) program. If you weren’t able to attend, the Zoom recording and presentation...