Light Up Wellington West: Holiday Window Contest
By BIA Admin on Friday, December 1st, 2023 in Giving. No Comments
Merchants compete for top spot in three categories. Cast your vote and you could win prizes!
By BIA Admin on Friday, December 1st, 2023 in Giving. No Comments
Merchants compete for top spot in three categories. Cast your vote and you could win prizes!
By Ashley Thurston on Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 in Giving. No Comments
Announcing the finalists of our annual merchant holiday display contest, presented by Mann Lawyers.
By Ashley Thurston on Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 in Event, Giving. No Comments
Memories from a successful Candy Cane Day 2022 in Wellington West in support of Ottawa West Community Support.
By BIA Admin on Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 in Giving. No Comments
Join Hintonburg and Wellington Village merchants for Candy Cane Day 2022Saturday, December 171-4 pm Join us for a FREE festive afternoon of caroling, music, crafts, games, treats, and, of course, CANDY CANES! Spend the afternoon visiting the merchants of Wellington West and vote for your favourite Holiday Window display and WIN in the annual #WelliWindows contest presented by Mann Lawyers! And of course, you’ll find CANDY CANES at all the stations all along Wellington St. West! Donations and women’s socks will gratefully be accepted to help fill gift baskets for seniors in our community! CANDY CANE DAY POP-UP STATIONS: STATION […]
By BIA Admin on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 in Giving. No Comments
We’re so excited to launch the 2022 edition of our Holiday GIVING Guide! Pick up yours in the December issue of the Kitchissippi Times, or as a printable PDF below. These Hintonburg and Wellington Village merchants are seasoned experts on all things GIVING! Take a peek and let the holiday treasure hunting begin!
By Ashley Thurston on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 in Friends of Parkdale Market, Giving. No Comments
Celebrate GIVING season with the member merchants of Hintonburg and Wellington Village with holiday events and contests in support of Ottawa West Community Support.
By BIA Admin on Thursday, November 24th, 2022 in Giving. No Comments
Celebrate the holidays with the Friends of Parkdale Market on December 3!
By BIA Admin on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022 in Giving. No Comments
We’re lighting up the streets of Hintonburg and Wellington Village and you can WIN! Presented by Mann Lawyers From November 25 to December 21, vote for your favourite holiday window display for the People’s Choice Award! Every vote is automatically entered to win a prize package including SIX $50 gift cards from your choice of the participating #WelliWindows merchants, as well as random weekly draws for 1 of four $50 gift cards. Participating Wellington West merchants: Flamingo BoutiqueVictoireHintonburg Public HouseTrove FashionTooth and Nail Brewing CompanyPranaShanti Yoga CentreOttawa West Community SupportTerra20 HintonburgThe Cat’s Meow HairHello Dolly PastriesMotif! BoutiqueWild Willy’s Plants and […]
By BIA Admin on Sunday, November 13th, 2022 in Giving. No Comments
Celebrate the GIVING season in Hintonburg and Wellington Village.
By BIA Admin on Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 in Giving. No Comments
Well the votes are in from our 2021 judging panel! And as you can see from all the entries in this photo gallery, the merchants of Wellington West didn’t make it easy on them! As usual, there were SO many worthy and creative entries that the judges had to go beyond the three usual categories to create four Special Judge’s Awards – as you’ll see below. But let’s kick this off with THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD for the display that received the most mentions on Instagram: Thanks to our 2021 judges: Lucy Van Oldenbarneveld Brenda Dunn Paula Roy Mary Beth […]
By BIA Admin on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 in Giving. No Comments
Giving back to your new neighbours feels good! During December, the #WelliWarm Mitten Box can be found at different locations in Hintonburg and Wellington Village. Please drop off new mittens or gloves of all sizes for newcomers to Ottawa’s cold winter. Located in HIntonburg, Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) directly serves about 10,000 immigrants and refugees every year. Let’s give them a #WelliWarm welcome! Drop-off locations: Giant Tiger Xpress, 1085 Wellington St. WGreat Canadian Theatre Company, 1233 Wellington St. W, OttawaMetro, 345 Carleton Ave Places you can buy gloves and mittens in Hintonburg and Wellington Village: Great Escape OutfittersFresh Air […]
By BIA Admin on Thursday, December 2nd, 2021 in Giving. No Comments
A true treasure trove for anyone looking for truly unique gifts. A hand-picked selection of the most gift-able locally owned shops across Hintonburg and Wellington Village. Also available in the December Kitchissippi Times, or as a printable PDF. Flamingo Boutique 992 Wellington Street West Whether unique, ethically sourced jewellery, a funky new kimono/top or that perfect little gift, we’ve got it all! NAK Gallery 1285 Wellington Street West Christmas is around the corner, so let us spread some artsy Christmas cheer. A painting is a perfect gift! ORESTA organic skin care apothecary 1121 Wellington Street West Shop with ease with […]
By BIA Admin on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 in Giving. No Comments
From November 30 to December 11, you could WIN a $50 gift card to Wellington West merchants! Every day, for 12 days, we’ll post a video with new 12 Days of Giving lyrics on Facebook. Each video will have a different theme (example: coffee, mittens). Tag a Wellington West theme-related business in the comments on Facebook for where you would like to win a gift card, plus tag a person you’d gift it to. You have 24 hours to enter! The next day we’ll pull a winner from the comments and post the next theme. Check back every day at […]
By Lisa Georges on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 in Giving. No Comments
#WelliWindows is back! We’re lighting up the streets of Hintonburg and Wellington Village From November 26 to December 19, vote for your favourite holiday window display for the People’s Choice Award! Every vote is automatically entered to win a prize package including 3 gift cards from some of the participating #WelliWindows merchants, as well as random weekly draws for 1 of 4 gift cards. Here’s how you can cast your vote: Take and post a picture of your favourite WelliWindow on Instagram and use the hashtag #WelliWindows. Tag the merchant. Follow and tag @wellington_west. Participating Wellington West merchants: Feline CaféFlock […]
By BIA Admin on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020 in Giving. No Comments
Our celebrity judges have picked their favourite WelliWindows for this year.
By BIA Admin on Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 in Giving. No Comments
Gift ideas from your favourite restaurants that you can wrap for your loved ones to open.
By BIA Admin on Friday, November 27th, 2020 in Giving. No Comments
Daily prize draws: Dec 7-18.
By BIA Admin on Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 in Giving. No Comments
Explore the shops and boutiques in Wellington West for creative gift ideas for everyone on your list.
By BIA Admin on Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 in Giving. No Comments
Shop local for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals with the merchants in Wellington West
By BIA Admin on Monday, November 2nd, 2020 in Giving. No Comments
Creative gift ideas from the chefs and food merchants in Wellington West
By BIA Admin on Friday, November 27th, 2020 in Giving. No Comments
We’re lighting up the streets of Hintonburg and Wellington Village