Vanier BIA

Akoustik
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | St. Charles Market, 135 Barrette St., Vanier, Ontario, K1L 7Z9, Canada
Akoustik is a free summer music series presented by the Vanier BIA. Set against the backdrop of St. Charles Market, this outdoor concert series brings together some of Ottawa’s most exciting folk, soul, indie, and acoustic artists for a season of unforgettable performances. Shows take place on July 16, 23, 30; August 6, 13, 27; and September 3, 10, 17, with a rain date held for September 24. Each evening features a new artist and exclusive promos from local restaurants and takeout spots. Bring a chair, grab a bite, and tune into the rhythm of summer—right here in Vanier.

Beechwood Market
2025-07-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-05 09:00 - 13:00 | Stanley Park, 203 Stanley Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1P3, Canada
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 music in New Edinburgh Park. Support your local farmers, vendors, and community.

Nunavut Day
2025-07-09 | Vanier
Nunavut Day marks the creation of Canada’s newest territory in 1999 and honours the strength, culture, and leadership of the Inuit. It’s a moment to recognize Inuit contributions and the unique identity of Nunavut in the broader Canadian story.

Nunavut Day Celebration
2025-07-06 | St. Margaret’s Church, 206 Montréal Rd., Ottawa, Ontario, K1L 6C9, Canada
The Vanier BIA is proud to sponsor the Nunavut Day celebrations at St. Margaret’s Church on July 6. Vanier is home to the largest Inuit population outside Nunavut, and we’re honoured to support this meaningful day of community and culture.

Canada Day
2025-07-01 | Vanier
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 here in Vanier.

Summer Sun McArthur
2025-06-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Fresh Co. Plaza, 320 McArthur Ave., Vanier, ON, K1L 5G2, Canada
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, local vendor specials, and more — all designed to spotlight the incredible businesses that make these neighbourhoods unique.
More than just a summer gathering, Summer Sun is a feel-good reminder to support local, explore your neighbourhood, and shine a little local love right here in Vanier.

Summer Sun Beechwood
2025-06-14 11:00 - 13:00 | St. Charles Market, 135 Barrette St., Vanier, Ontario, K1L 7Z9, Canada

Vanier Bike Fest
2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Vanier Community Service Centre, 270 Marier Avenue, Vanier, ON, K1L 5P8, Canada
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 will be postponed to June 14.

Federal Election 2025
2025-04-28 | Ontario
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 to local economies. It’s designed to help BIAs amplify their voice and promote strong, vibrant communities during the election season.

Happy Easter Weekend!
2025-04-19 - 2025-04-21 | Ontario

New Ways to Bus - Info Sessions (Vanier)
2025-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 300 Pères-Blancs Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K1L 5C5, Canada

Meet Your Candidates: A Community Dialogue Series | Ottawa-Vanier
2025-04-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Rideau Community Hub, 815 Saint Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON, OK1K 3A7, Canada
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
Candidates rotate between tables for direct conversations

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Main Candidate Panel Discussion & Community Q&A
Moderated by SPCO Youth Committee Leaders

8:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Next Steps
Encouragement to vote, SPCO and Partner organizations follow-ups, community networking

Shop Canada Saturday
2025-04-12 | Vanier
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, there’s room for every business to get involved.
How to Participate
Getting involved is simple! Just offer a “Shop Canada” sale or promotion on April 12. Your offer could include:✅ A discount on Canadian-made products✅ A gift with purchase✅ A featured item made locally or owned by Canadians
Even if your products aren’t exclusively Canadian-made, we encourage you to highlight your Canadian roots and the importance of supporting local.

Vanier 5K Run & Walk!
2025-04-06 09:30 - 11:30 | Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 300 Pères-Blancs Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K1L 5C5, Canada
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!

40th Vanier Sugar Festival Family & Community Days
2025-03-29 09:30 - 2025-03-30 15:30 | Richelieu Park & Vanier Sugar Shack, 300 & 320 Pères-Blancs Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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, on site only)

Meals: $15 (adults) / $8 (children)
Maple taffy: $3

☕ Free coffee & hot chocolate, courtesy of Starbucks
🍻 Orléans Brewing Co. craft beers, including their famous maple beer, the official beer of the Festival
🍕 Wood oven pizza from La ferme Thuya ($)
🎤 Free live music performances by local artists, including:

Qattuu and Mimi O’Bonsawin
Kristine St-Pierre and Paul Weber
Hey Wow and many more!

🪓 Axe-throwing with LumberJaxe
🐴 Mini petting farm & pony rides from Countryside Petting Farm ($)
🎈 Inflatables & indoor activities for kids, presented by Early ON! and HIPPY
🎨 Collective Art Project by DeSerres, Pébéo & artist Max Black
🎭 Street art and entertainment
📖 Special Activities at the Ottawa Public Library – Vanier Branch:

LEGO building, crafts, giant board games (Checkers, Connect 4)
Used book sale ($)

📻 Live broadcast from the Sugar Festival of Les Week-ends uniques on 94,5 Unique FM.
🏃‍♂️ 5K Run with City Councilor Stéphanie Plante
🪵 Lumberjack Skills Competition (Sunday, March 30 at 1 PM)

Country Dinner & Show at Centre Pauline-Charron
2025-03-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Centre Pauline-Charron, 164 Jeanne Mance St, Vanier, Ontario, K1L 6M3, Canada
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 dessert, coffee or tea
Tickets: Available at the Centre Pauline-Charron online box office.

18th Annual Soup(e) Splash
2025-03-24 17:30 - 21:30 | Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 300 Pères-Blancs Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K1L 5C5, Canada
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
Dante
Dhruvees
Edinburger/Schoolhouse Pizza
Play food & wine
Le St-Laurent

Multiple prizes to be won, including a pair of Premium tickets to Atlético Ottawa’s season opener on April 5 and a Wakefield Mill package!
2025 Soup(e) Splash Jury

Stéphanie Plante – Municipal Councilor, Rideau-Vanier
Mathilde Hountchégnon – Host, producer and founder of 36 Mille
Janik Quintal – Director of Culinary Operations, Chartwells/University of Ottawa
Robert Grandmaître – Member of the Board of Directors, Vanier Museopark

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Vanier!
2025-03-17 | Vanier
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!

Espoirs Culinaire 2025
2025-03-06 17:00 - 20:00 | La Cité – Salle ExcentriCité, Room 801, promenade de l'Aviation, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 4R3, Canada
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 flavors. Discover our tasting stations, where you can enjoy exquisite bites prepared by students and chefs from the region.
An unforgettable evening, hosted by Mathilde Hountchégnon, in support of the Children, Youth, and Parent Services at the Vanier Community Service Centre.
Buy tickets here.

Opening of the Vanier Sugar Shack
2025-02-16 | Richelieu Park & Vanier Sugar Shack, 300 & 320 Pères-Blancs Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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 a first-come, first-served basis, while weekday group reservations can be made in advance. For more details, visit the Vanier Museopark’s website.

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Vanier!
2025-02-14 | Vanier
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.

Vanier BIA AGM & Awards
2025-01-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Coworkly, 261 Montreal Rd. 3rd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K1L 8C7, Canada
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Vanier BIA Awards! These awards recognize the incredible contributions of our local businesses and celebrate the dedication that makes our community thrive. Help us honour your fellow merchants by nominating them for the following categories:
Best on Social – Recognizing the business with outstanding social media presence and engagement.
Community Champion – Celebrating the business most dedicated to supporting and uplifting our community.
New Biz of the Year – Honouring a new business that has made a significant impact in its first year.
Inclusive Excellence – Highlighting a business that exemplifies diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility in all they do.
Eco-Friendly Leader – Applauding a business that has embraced sustainability and environmental responsibility.
We’ll also be recognizing businesses that have reached major milestones on our mainstreets this year—be sure to join us in celebrating their achievements!
What is the AGM and Why Attend?
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is your opportunity as a member to shape the direction of the Vanier BIA. As a member-based organization, your input and engagement are crucial. During the AGM, you’ll hear updates on where your levy is being invested, gain insights into our plans for 2025, and have the chance to meet your board and staff. It’s a space to connect, share ideas, and help guide the future of our community.
Mark your calendars for January 23 at Coworkly from 5–7 PM—we can’t wait to celebrate, connect, and collaborate with you!
Register for the AGM
Don’t miss out! Join us on Thursday, January 23rd, from 5–7 PM at Coworkly for an evening of celebration, connection, and collaboration. Register for the AGM here and be part of shaping Vanier’s future. Free parking is available at The Hub (271 Marier).
Nominations Form
Who inspires you? Nominate your fellow businesses for this year’s Vanier BIA Awards and help us celebrate their achievements! Submit your nominations here before January 17 at noon.

Akoustik - Holiday Edition!
2024-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Charles Market, 135 Barrette St., Vanier, Ontario, K1L 7Z9, Canada
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 My Main Street Community Activator initiative! We’re grateful to the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and Canadian Urban Institute for their support in bringing festive cheer and community spirit to St. Charles Market.

Caroling on Beechwood!
2024-12-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Beechwood, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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!

Holiday Giveaway @ the HUB
2024-12-14 11:00 - 14:00 | The HUB, 71 Marier Ave., Vanier, ON, K1L 5P7, Canada
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!

19th Annual Snowflake Breakfast
2024-12-06 07:00 - 10:00 | Centre Pauline-Charron, 164 Jeanne Mance St, Vanier, Ontario, K1L 6M3, Canada
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 those in need. Let’s make this holiday season brighter—one breakfast at a time!

Remembrance Day March
2024-11-11 13:30 - 15:00 | Eastview Legion, 249 Cyr Ave., Vanier, Ontario, K1L 7N7, Canada

Small Business Month Breakfast
2024-10-29 08:30 - 10:00 | Coworkly, 261 Montreal Rd. 3rd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K1L 8C7, Canada
October is Small Business Month! It’s the time of year when we celebrate the contributions your small businesses make to our economy! In Ottawa alone there are 6400 small businesses, employing 128,000 people across the 18 BIAs of the City of Ottawa. They represent $147M in property taxes paid to the City’s budget that helps improve the city we all live and work in. In Vanier alone our almost 400 businesses contribute to beautification, events, safety and security, and so much more!
This month is all about celebrating you. Your passion, hard work, dedication. It’s about recognizing the sacrifices you make and the vital role you play in our economy.
We hope you can join us and your fellow business owners for a networking breakfast at Coworkly on October 29th from 8am to 9:30am, including fellow business owners partaking in a panel discussion.
RSVP Here

Halloween @ The HUB
2024-10-26 16:00 - 18:00 | The HUB, 71 Marier Ave., Vanier, ON, K1L 5P7, Canada
Join us for pumpkin carving and a costume contest!
