Events

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: […]

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! […]

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 […]