‘SHINE A LITTLE LOCAL LOVE’
Saturday June 14, 2025
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Beechwood Ave. (St. Charles Market)
Sunday June 15, 2025
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
McArthur Ave. (Fresh Co. PLAZA)
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.
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Local Offers & Sweet Surprises
Explore the neighbourhood and enjoy exclusive treats, samples, and specials from your favourite local spots! Here’s a sneak peek at what our merchants are offering during Summer Sun Beechwood (Saturday) between 11am – 1pm:
🧀 Jacobsons
103 Beechwood Ave.
Free samples of their deli favourites — try their creamy potato salad, zesty pasta salad, and refreshing Greek salad, made fresh in-house.
🍔 Edinburger
1 Springfield Rd.
Get a free milkshake with any purchase — while supplies last! Cool off with a classic treat from this neighbourhood fave.
🍦 Scoops Ice Cream
55 Beechwood Ave.
Welcome the newest addition to the Beechwood block! Scoops will be serving up free samples of their delicious ice cream — stop by for a sweet taste of summer.
🍕 Schoolhouse Pizza
11 Springfield Rd.
Enjoy a free scoop of gelato with your purchase — while supplies last! A sweet reason to swing by this local pizzeria.
🍻 Clocktower Brew Pub
422 MacKay St.
Spend $50 and receive a $10 gift card for your next visit. Grab lunch, stay for a pint, and treat yourself again soon.
🥗 Café Sachi’s
18 Beechwood Ave.
Enjoy a special discount on their lunch menu during Summer Sun! Stop by their Beechwood location for a delicious midday bite.
Want to know who’s offering what? Follow @ZACVanierBIA on Instagram for all the latest event info!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summer Sun?
Summer Sun is the Vanier BIA’s annual celebration of summer, shopping local, and all things community. It’s a short and sweet pop-up-style event taking place over one weekend — Saturday on Beechwood and Sunday on McArthur — featuring local business specials, free family fun, and a reason to get out and explore your neighbourhood.
When & Where is it?
Summer Sun takes place over one weekend in June.
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Saturday on Beechwood Avenue
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Sunday on McArthur Avenue
Each day runs for two hours of free fun and community cheer, with activations happening directly near our participating businesses.
What can I expect?
Expect little surprises, big smiles, and a whole lot of local love. Many of our merchants will be offering free samples, gifts with purchase, discounts, and treats — like lemonade or coffee — as their way of saying thank you for shopping local.
We’ll also be joined by elected officials and community leaders who will be out and about to connect with residents. Come early and you might even score a basket of local strawberries!
Follow along on Instagram @ZACVanierBIA to see what businesses will be offering and when.
Is there fun for families? And prizes?!
Absolutely. Live music, buskers, face painting, and giveaways are all part of the fun — and it’s all free! Bring your family, grab a snack, and enjoy the street-side summer vibes.
We’re also teaming up with Neuron Scooters, who’ll be offering special promotions during the weekend.
Want to win a prize? Snap a photo enjoying Summer Sun, tag @ZACVanierBIA and use #SummerSun on Instagram — you could win some awesome goodies from your favourite local spots.
I’m a local business — how can I participate?
We’d love to have you join in! Summer Sun is all about showcasing the amazing businesses that make Beechwood and McArthur shine.
Here’s how you can get involved:
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Offer a promotion, giveaway, or freebie during the event
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Host a small activation outside your storefront (e.g., samples, kids’ crafts, live music, etc.)
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Decorate your storefront to match the summer vibes
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Let us know what you’re planning so we can feature you on our social channels
To register your participation or get support from the Vanier BIA team, fill out this form and someone from our team will be in touch — we’re here to help you make the most of it!
Shine a little local love this summer!
