Events

On Friday, December 6th, come together with the Vanier community at the Centre Pauline-Charron for a morning of warmth, food, and giving back. The Snowflake Breakfast brings together nearly 500 community members, including leaders and residents, all in support of the Partage Vanier Food Bank. Funds raised go directly to providing food and essentials for […]

Join us at the Vanier HUB for festive fun! Enjoy free food, exciting giveaways, and photos with Santa—plus plenty more holiday cheer. Mark your calendars, and don’t miss this magical community event. Volunteers welcome!

Get ready for holiday cheer as carolers fill Beechwood Avenue with festive songs during one of the season’s busiest shopping weekends! Want your business to be a caroling stop? Contact us at mms@vanierbia.com to join in the fun!

Enjoy a magical night of holiday music with favourite artists from this summer’s Akoustik series at St. Charles Market. Warm up with hot chocolate, hot toddies, and maybe a surprise guest or two! Bring non-perishable items or cash donations to support the Partage Vanier Food Bank. Holiday Akoustik is made possible with thanks to the […]

Celebrate love locally by exploring special deals and events offered by Vanier businesses. From romantic dinners to unique experiences, our community has something for everyone. Stay tuned to our social media channels for the latest updates on Valentine's Day offerings in Vanier.

Starting February 16, 2025, the Vanier Sugar Shack welcomes visitors to enjoy traditional maple syrup experiences in Canada's only urban sugar shack. Located in Richelieu Park, just 5 km from downtown Ottawa, the sugar shack offers a reimagined menu by Chef Julien Fournier, featuring dishes like "The Lumberjack" and "The Hiker." Weekend visits are on […]

In partnership with the Embassy of Spain, the Honourable Marie-P. Charette-Poulin (parliamentary resident at the University of Saint-Paul), and La Cité, we invite you to the Espoirs Culinaires benefit cocktail event, in a 5 to 7 format. On March 6th, the beautiful Excentricité hall at La Cité will immerse you in the world of Spanish […]

Support local businesses this March 17 with special deals, festive treats, and lively celebrations. Follow our socials for the latest St. Patrick’s Day offerings!

A friendly culinary competition where Ottawa’s top restaurants go head-to-head to create the best maple syrup-based soup. More than just the Festival’s kickoff event, Soup(e) Splash is a gourmet fundraiser: proceeds from this event help fund free Festival activities. Location: Kiwanis Hall, Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre (300 Pères-Blancs Ave.) Cost: $60 per person Tickets: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/SoupeSplashEN2025 Participating Restaurants: Anina’s Café […]

Join us for a country dinner show featuring Martin Duford and Sugar Crush, presented by Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE). Enjoy a maple-infused meal, lively country music, and some line dancing – are you in? Location: Centre Pauline-Charron (164 Jeanne-Mance St.) Dinner: 6 PM | Show: 7 PM Cost: $35 per person Menu: Chicken with maple sauce, vegetables & potatoes, bread, maple […]