From January 30 to February 16, experience Winterlude’s breathtaking ice sculptures, diverse cultural showcases, and Snowflake Kingdom’s snowy fun in Ottawa-Gatineau. Discover seasonal programming and connect with Canada’s heritage at urban sites, museums, and events.
Every year, the Vanier Museopark seeks the help of the community to take part in an essential step in the production of maple syrup at its sugar shack: maple tree tapping. The Vanier Sugar Shack is the only operating sugar shack in an urban setting in Canada! Young and old, families, couples and friends are […]
The 19th edition of the Soup(e) Splash will take place on Monday, March 9, 2026, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Richelieu-Vanier Center What awaits you this year : • Welcome reception with small bites prepared by the Sugar Shack's Chef; • Cash bar from the official brewery of the Sugar Festival, Orléans Brewing Co., […]
After a resounding success last year, the Vanier Sugar Festival is back at Richelieu Park. This flagship event in the Vanier Museopark’s programming has been celebrating maple time traditions for 41 years now. Visitors can learn about artisanal maple syrup production at the only urban sugar shack in the country! This cultural and tasty event […]
ALSO is hosting their 4th annual Banned Book Night. Local authors will be reading from their favourite banned books. This year, Lady la Profeta will be performing. There will be finger foods and drinks, a fabulous silent auction as well as a book booth set up by Octopus Books. Enjoy evening in celebration of literacy, […]
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its annual Police Week events from May 12, 2026, to May 15, 2026, in communities city-wide. Police Week is all about connecting with the community. It's a chance for us to sit down with residents, answer your questions, share a meal, […]
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 under the theme Celebrate Together. Here's the good news for Vanier businesses: the City has waived patio fees for the entire summer. […]
Wednesday evenings in Vanier are about to sound very good. Akoustik returns for its 2026 season, running every Wednesday from July 15 through September 23 at St. Charles Market Square on Beechwood Avenue. This year’s lineup features twenty-one artists across ten Wednesdays, showcasing the depth of talent from the Ottawa region and beyond. From folk […]
Wednesday evenings in Vanier are about to sound very good. Akoustik returns for its 2026 season, running every Wednesday from July 15 through September 23 at St. Charles Market Square on Beechwood Avenue. This year’s lineup features twenty-one artists across ten Wednesdays, showcasing the depth of talent from the Ottawa region and beyond. From folk […]
Games, arts, sports, challenges, and surprises! Summer at the Vanier HUB is made for youth ages 6 to 12 that live in Vanier! Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 am to […]
No plans? No problem. The Youth Drop In is your go-to spot at the HUB to chill, play, create, chat, or just unwind. It’s an open, pressure-free space run by […]
Painting, collage, music, free expression — the night belongs to the creators! An evening dedicated to young people who want to explore, experiment, and express themselves without limits. Bring your […]