A completely free, public folk festival for the Ottawa community, presented by FOLK CANADA. OCTOBER 19th, 20251 PM - 8 PMST CHARLES MARKET - 135 Barrette St, Vanier 1:00 PM JESSICA PEARSON & THE EAST WIND Performance 2:15 PM LOVE ME TENDER: LOVE SONGS I WROTE OR WISH I WROTE Workshop featuring CARA LUFT, DECLAN O'DONOVAN, […]
The Ottawa Small Business Summit 2025 is your chance to connect, learn, and celebrate with local entrepreneurs, experts, and business advocates as Small Business Week kicks off in Ottawa. Whether you're a startup founder, a seasoned business owner, or a future business owner, this full-day event at Bayview Yards features networking, expert panels, and actionable workshops designed to […]
The tastiest showdown of the year is here! This November, the battle is on. Local restaurants across our region are flipping their boldest, most mouthwatering Ultimate Burgers—that each give back! Every burger sold donates $2 to United Way East Ontario, helping fund youth programs, mental health supports, and more initiatives that build safe, connected communities. It’s a delicious way to […]
On November 20th, we will be celebrating the National Child Day and the official launch of the Vanier HUB — a new outdoor gathering space in Vanier, created by and for the community.
Vanier comes alive for the holidays with a special one-night edition of Holiday Akoustik on December 17. Inspired by the spirit of our summer Akoustik series, this winter performance brings warm vibes, local talent, and community connection to St. Charles Market.Bundle up, bring a friend, and enjoy an evening of music that captures the heart […]
Our 6th Annual Holiday Giveaway is almost here! Presented by the Vanier BIA, Money Advisors, and CSC Vanier, this year’s event supports 300 families with gifts, essentials, and community cheer.
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These awards celebrate the businesses and individuals who make Vanier a vibrant, welcoming, and creative community. Whether you’re nominating yourself or a fellow business, this is your chance to highlight the passion, innovation, and dedication that shine across our mainstreets. Award Categories Best on SocialRecognizing a business with exceptional social media presence, creativity, and engagement. […]
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 : • […]
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 […]