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 […]
Join the Vanier Community Service Centre for the 10th edition of Vanier Bike Fest at the Centre Francophone de Vanier (270 Marier Ave). Enjoy a morning of fun with a bike rodeo, BBQ, simple bike repairs, and more. First 100 registered kids aged 4–13 will receive a free helmet! In case of rain, the event […]
Summer Sun is a weekend celebration of community, culture, and local love — brought to life by the Vanier BIA. This vibrant street-side event invites residents and visitors to explore two of Vanier’s main commercial corridors: Beechwood Avenue and McArthur Avenue. Over the course of two days, each street comes alive with free family-friendly activities, music, […]
Summer Sun is a weekend celebration of community, culture, and local love — brought to life by the Vanier BIA. This vibrant street-side event invites residents and visitors to explore two of Vanier’s main commercial corridors: Beechwood Avenue and McArthur Avenue. Over the course of two days, each street comes alive with free family-friendly activities, music, […]
Happy Canada Day from the Vanier BIA! Today, we celebrate community, culture, and connection. It’s a great time to explore local shops, enjoy Canadian flavours, and support homegrown businesses right […]
Join us every Saturday in July at the Beechwood Market! From 9am to 1pm at 203 Stanley Ave., enjoy local produce, baked goods, coffee, prepared foods, artisan products, and live […]
