Ottawa, ON — October 5, 2026 We're excited to share a new partnership built around two things Vanier has in abundance: dogs and great local businesses. Through the Ottawa Humane Society's Dog-Friendly Business Program, participating businesses get promoted to a...
Ottawa, ON — October 2, 2026 Monday, October 26, 2026 is voting day in Ottawa's municipal election — and whether you own, lease, or run a business on one of our three mainstreets, this vote matters more than most. City Hall decides the things that shape your...
In response to expanded U.S. tariffs, the City of Ottawa's Economic Development Services has relaunched its "Shop Local. Buy Canadian." awareness campaign — first introduced in spring 2025 and now back in-market for an eight-week run. The goal is simple: remind...
Heads up, Vanier merchants: OC Transpo is offering a Free Transit Weekend on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27 — meaning unlimited free rides on all buses, O-Train Lines 1, 2 and 4, and Para Transpo across the entire city. Free service runs from 3 a.m....
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...
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...
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...
At last month’s Annual General Meeting, we had the opportunity to reflect on what the Vanier BIA accomplished in 2025—and, just as importantly, to look ahead to how we’ll continue supporting our business community in 2026. The past year was about strengthening...
Running a small business means juggling a lot — especially at the start of a new year. Between day-to-day operations, staffing, and customer needs, long-term planning often gets pushed aside. To support Vanier businesses as they look ahead, the Vanier BIA has created...
The holiday season is a busy and exciting time for businesses — but it’s also a period when properties can be more vulnerable, especially during reduced hours or temporary closures. Taking a few proactive steps before the holidays can help protect your business, your...