It’s Official: June 13 Is Ottawa Day

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...

Partage Beechwood 2026 Tickets Are Now on Sale

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...

2026 VBIA Awards — Nominees Announced

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...
Celebrate Novemburger Month!

Celebrate Novemburger Month!

Join your fellow burger lovers this November for the tastiest event of the fall! Enjoy gourmet burgers at participating restaurants and make a difference in our local community. For every Novemburger sold, $2 will be donated to the United Way of Eastern Ontario,...

October is Small Business Month

October is Small Business Month

October is Small Business Month! It’s the time of year when we celebrate the contributions your small businesses make to our economy! In Ottawa alone there are 6400 small businesses, employing 128,000 people across the 18 BIAs of the City of Ottawa. They represent...

Partage Beechwood 2024

Partage Beechwood 2024

August marked the return of the most exclusive dinner party in town, Partage Beechwood!   Rain did not dampen the spirits of attendees, who clearly understood the assignment by turning up ready with raincoats, umbrellas, and the BEST attitudes!   This year, 200 guests...

Celebrating Summer Jobs Program

Celebrating Summer Jobs Program

On July 18, the Vanier HUB hosted a barbecue for students participating in the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. The event, organized by Ottawa-Vanier MP Mona Fortier, brought in around 100 student summer workers who fill positions provided by CSJ grants. It offered...