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Welcome Chop Shop

By Kevin Falkingham on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 in . No Comments

Th new Chop Shop in Hintonburg brings together three of Ottawa’s favourite restaurants all under one roof.

We’re getting Loaded (Pierogi)!

By Kevin Falkingham on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 in . No Comments

Loaded Pierogi comes to Wellington West and amps up the classic Polish delicacy.

Welcome LeSuq

By Kevin Falkingham on Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 in . No Comments

Wellington West is the newest home of LeSuq, a Levantine grocery and cafe!

LOVEWellingtonWest

By Kevin Falkingham on Monday, May 4th, 2020 in . No Comments

Support our merchants’ crowdfunding campaigns

BIA Members: COVID Supplies & Discounts

By Kevin Falkingham on Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 in . No Comments

Welcoming with open arms

By Kevin Falkingham on Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 in . No Comments

Reaching out to the community to keep their spirits up until they can open up.

Still helping you to find treasures

By Kevin Falkingham on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 in . No Comments

Even through COVID, our local vintage and consignment stores are finding new homes for old treasures.

Cornering the market with curbside pickup

By Kevin Falkingham on Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 in . No Comments

The Parkdale Market goes online to make it both a seller’s and a buyer’s market during COVID.

Reaching out to raise the dough

By Kevin Falkingham on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 in . No Comments

When COVID hit, Bread by Us discovered that crowdfunding might be the best thing since sliced bread to help the community.

Finding new ways to dress for success

By Kevin Falkingham on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 in . No Comments

Revelle Bridal Boutique finds a way to marry personal attention with online shopping

Innovation is the meat of the matter

By Kevin Falkingham on Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 in . No Comments

The Wellington Butchery adapts during COVID to serve the essential needs of their community

Taking the bagel from the oven to the laptop

By Kevin Falkingham on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 in . No Comments

Iconic Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli responds to COVID by launching their first-ever online store

FIND ways to support merchants during COVID-19

By BIA Admin on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 in . No Comments

See what we are doing for the businesses and visitors of Wellington West.

FIND your fitness motivation

By Kevin Falkingham on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 in . No Comments

Stay active with home-based workouts from some of our fitness-based businesses in Hintonburg and Wellington Village.

FIND inspiration in Bread By Us

By Kevin Falkingham on Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 in . No Comments

Bread By Us keeps working to help the Parkdale Food Centre serve people in need.

FIND Wellington West’s pretty, personalized planters

By BIA Admin on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 in . No Comments

The corner of Wellington West and Huron Avenue North just might be the area’s most tranquil oasis, thanks to Vanessa Bishop.

FIND the next dimension of the CUBE  

By BIA Admin on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 in . No Comments

For almost 15 years, CUBE Gallery has been an anchor of Wellington West’s increasingly vibrant art scene but a new chapter is on the horizon for owners Don Monet and Becky Rynor.

FIND a new Wellington Village business with deep roots

By BIA Admin on Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 in . No Comments

Brigitte DioGuardi and her father Paul just opened their new law office at 1250 Wellington Street West a year ago. But they’re not newcomers to the neighbourhood. Their roots in Wellington Village go back a long, long way.  

FIND the warm heart of old Hintonburg

By BIA Admin on Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 in . No Comments

With wood panelled walls, a now-defunct Ladies & Escorts entrance and quart bottles of beer, the Carleton Tavern feels like it belongs to another time. But pull up a chair. You’ll find the grand old place is still buzzing with the lively, creative energy of this amazing neighbourhood.

FIND gelato so enchanting it makes babies appear

By BIA Admin on Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 in . No Comments

Everybody knows Tammy Guiliani’s gelato flavours are delicious – some even win international awards. But legend has it that one is more than just delicious. It’s downright magical….

FIND almost 200 years of real estate experience at your fingertips, day or night

By BIA Admin on Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 in . No Comments

Imagine having access 24/7 to a team of talented real estate professionals who are part of a global network of boutique firms. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Engel & Völkers Ottawa Central on Wellington Street West.

FIND a place that sparks joy and clears the mind

By BIA Admin on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 in . No Comments

Looking to soak up some positive vibes? Hintonburg Pottery’s shop and studio is saturated with creative energy. It’s a place where time stands still as all are welcome to play with clay!

FIND a different meal for every day of the year, all in a one stop shop

By BIA Admin on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 in . No Comments

With scores of pasta flavours and shapes plus a huge variety of sauces, sides and prepared foods, you’ll find all you need at Parma Ravioli to serve up at least 365 different meals.

FIND a tempting assortment of tried and true theatre

By BIA Admin on Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 in . No Comments

GCTC’s 2019-2020 season – its 45th since its birth in 1975 – is full of gems that are sure to delight Ottawa theatre audiences. Diversity is on the menu along with a heaping helping of humour.

FIND a coffee shop that’s brewing up peace, love and fresh, wholesome nutrition

By BIA Admin on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 in . No Comments

Jamari Espresso House is no ordinary café. Be prepared to be wowed by fabulous espresso, mushroom tea, elixirs, raw chocolate and live music on Sundays…plus a whole lot more.

FIND 4,361 balls of cozy inspiration

By BIA Admin on Tuesday, March 26th, 2019 in . No Comments

With more than 4,000 balls of yarn in stock, Wabi Sabi – a Japanese term for finding beauty in imperfection – is a fibre lover’s paradise.

FIND unicorns, llamas and sew many cats

By BIA Admin on Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 in . No Comments

With an ever-changing inventory of fabric and patterns, you never know what wild, inspiring things you might find at Fabrications.

FIND a whole new way to enjoy the ‘farm to table’ experience

By BIA Admin on Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 in . No Comments

Bloomfields is so much more than just a flower shop. It’s a year-round oasis of natural beauty, showcasing the harvests from their family’s lush flower farm in Prince Edward County.

FIND Ottawa’s only indoor-outdoor wellness studio

By BIA Admin on Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 in . No Comments

Metta Movement and Meditation Studio is THE place to go if you’re looking for improved mobility or inner tranquility, both of which you’re likely to find in either the well-equipped indoor spaces or the beautiful hidden outdoor courtyard.

FIND Ottawa’s most donut-positive fitness studio

By BIA Admin on Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 in . No Comments

At Iron North Studio, everyone is welcomed to join a band of mavericks that has become a community; it’s one that enjoys a hugely supportive journey to fitness as much as a great donut.