We’re excited to share the official nominees for the 2026 Vanier BIA Awards! Each year, the VBIA Awards celebrate the businesses, organizations, and individuals who help make Vanier a vibrant, welcoming, and thriving community. This year’s nominees reflect the...
From sunny sidewalks to music-filled nights, this past summer in Vanier was one to remember. Together, we celebrated community, culture, and connection through a lineup of events that brought our mainstreets to life. It all began with Summer Sun, our family-friendly...
Nine weeks. Eighteen artists. Hundreds of attendees. Zero rainouts. This summer’s Akoustik concert series was a true celebration of community, culture, and creativity. From July through September, Wednesday evenings at St. Charles Market were the place to be—filled...
On Wednesday, August 20, the 7th edition of Partage Beechwood transformed the grounds of Beechwood National Cemetery into an enchanted midsummer night, blending fine dining, music, and community spirit in support of the Partage Vanier Food Bank. This year’s event was...
Thinking of starting a business? Need support getting your new venture off the ground? Invest Ottawa is here to help with a series of free workshops designed to guide you through the essentials of building and running a successful small business. These Small Business...
Vanier’s biggest block party is back! 🎉 BeechFest 2025 is taking over Beechwood Avenue on Saturday, September 6 from 3 to 9 p.m. with live music, food, art, and family-friendly fun from St-Charles to Marier. Each year, this free street festival brings together...
Get ready for a season full of music, celebration, and community spirit! The Vanier BIA is proud to announce the return of our signature summer events — refreshed, re-energized, and ready to shine. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! Summer SUN A...
Saturday, April 12, 2025   In partnership with the Wellington West BIA, we're excited to join Shop Canada Saturday—a community-wide celebration of Canadian-made, Canadian-owned, and proudly local businesses! This initiative encourages customers to support...
The Vanier Sugar Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary from March 24 to 30, 2025, at the Vanier Museopark's urban sugar shack. This free, family-friendly event offers a week of activities highlighting traditional maple syrup production and the rich heritage of...
On January 23, the Vanier Business Improvement Area (VBIA) hosted the highly anticipated Vanier BIA Awards at Coworkly, bringing together our vibrant business community to celebrate outstanding contributions. The evening was filled with excitement as local business...
The 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Vanier Business Improvement Area (VBIA) was one of our most highly attended events to date, bringing together local businesses, community stakeholders, and elected officials to reflect on our progress and plan for the...
As a Vanier BIA member, you are part of a community that’s growing stronger, more vibrant, and better connected every year. Together, we’ve made incredible strides in improving our neighbourhood, driving more foot traffic to our businesses, and showcasing everything...