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...
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Vanier BIA Awards! These awards recognize the incredible contributions of our local businesses and celebrate the dedication that makes our community thrive. Help us honour your fellow merchants by nominating them for the...
This December, Vanier is the place to be for festive fun and community spirit! From cherished traditions to lively new events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars and join us for these holiday happenings while supporting great local causes....
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the 19th edition of the beloved Snowflake Breakfast, happening on Friday, December 6th at the Centre Pauline-Charron! This cherished community event brings together nearly 500 people, including local leaders, residents,...
October’s Networking Breakfast, held in celebration of Small Business Month and hosted by the Vanier BIA and Downtown Rideau BIA, featured a panel discussion with industry leaders Pat Nicastro, Corey Hackett, Kathe Forsyth-Seguin, Anna Bélanger, and Sarah Chown, who...