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 […]
The Vanier Sugar Festival is turning 40! Join us for a weekend filled with authentic maple syrup traditions and an exciting lineup of activities for family and friends. Location: Richelieu Park & Vanier Sugar Shack (300 & 320 Pères-Blancs Ave.) PROGRAM & ACTIVITIES: 🍁 Traditional Sugar Shack Meals & Maple Taffy (Cash, card, and mobile payments accepted, […]
Join Ward 12 Councillor Stephanie Plante for a fun-filled morning of running, music, and maple syrup at Museopark's Sugar Festival. All funds raised from this event will go back to Museopark! Runners will participate in a 5KM race through Vanier, including the beautiful Beechwood Cemetery!
In partnership with the Wellington West BIA, we're excited to bring back Shop Canada Saturday—a community-wide celebration of Canadian-made, Canadian-owned, and proudly local businesses! This initiative encourages customers to support neighbourhood shops, restaurants, and service providers by choosing Canadian-first. Whether you're offering a maple-themed special, highlighting a homegrown product, or simply sharing your Canadian story, […]
Engage with Ottawa-Vanier federal candidates through community discussions. Ask questions, learn, and get ready to vote confidently! All Ages welcome. 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Doors Open Registration, Networking & Elections Canada Voter Registration Support 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Official Welcome & Introductions Youth Moderators & Organizing Team & Candidates 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Community Roundtable Dialogues […]
Make your voice heard! Canadians head to the polls on Monday, April 28 for the 2025 Federal Election. Don't forget to vote and encourage your community to do the same! The IDA Canada 2025 Election Toolkit provides Business Improvement Areas with key messaging, advocacy tips, and tools to engage federal candidates on issues that matter […]
