SUN 2023
SEASONAL CELEBRATION PROGRAM
SUN Season
in Hintonburg & Wellington Village
Key Activities
Where's Waldo? in Wellington West
Join the the community-wide hunt for this classic story book character as he hides inside stores and storefront windows across Hintonburg and Wellington Village!
Spot Waldo for a chance to win a Where's Waldo? Prize pack and 1 of 4 $100 gift cards to a Wellington West business fo your choice!
Elmdale Open Singles Championship
Wellington West BIA and Elmdale Tennis Club welcome you to the Elmdale Open! Enjoy the men, women, and intermediate singles championship. Stick around for the BBQ and live music. Don't miss out on the online action where you can bid on incedible prize packs donated by a selection of Wellington West merchants.
Registration, BBQ, and auction proceeds are all donated to Cornerstone Housing for Women. Come support your community and stop by or participate in the competition. See poster for details!
WelliWednesdays
Come down to the Pat McLeod Community Stage at Parkdale Park from 5-9 pm for a free showcase series featuring Ottawa-based musicians. Brought to you by the Friends of Parkdale Market.
Every week, experience a line up of talented artists who live, work and play in our neighbourhood. Each Wednesday coincides with the Parkdale Night Market, so stop and shop the Night Market before cozying up on a blanket with loved ones to enjoy incredible local talent.
ArtWall
During select WelliWednesday performances, stop by the Pat McLeod Community Stage in Parkdale Park and enjoy live music partnered with live mural painting!
UPCOMING DATES: July 19: Blazen | August 16: Eleanor Stewart | September 6: June
Yoga in Parkdale Park
Join together on saturday mornigs throughout the summer and enjoy an hour of yoga hosted by the trained staff of PranaShanti Yoga Centre in Hintonburg. Brought to you by the Friends of Parkdale Market.
No charge to attend. Weather is permitting so keep an eye out on the forecast. All participants must bring their own mats.
Pride Night Market
AND MORE!
JULY + AUGUST
We celebrate having fun in the summer sun with Hintonburg and Wellington Village by finding ways to stay cool and relaxed.
The 2024 Holiday Window Contest Winners
The businesses of Wellington West put their hearts into creating spectacular window displays adding wonder and light to our winter evenings. Our panel of judges wandered the neighbourhood in search of the best in three categories: Small But Mighty; Most Creative, Unique, or Innovative Window Display; and Best Overall Window Display. As a bonus, you all submitted your votes for you choice for best window! Here are our winners: BEST OVERALL Maker House Co. SMALL BUT MIGHTY The Spaniel’s Tale Bookstore MOST CREATIVE, UNIQUE, OR INNOVATIVE Arc of Life Chiropractic Natural Health Group “We want to thank the Wellington West […]
Notice of BIA Annual General Meeting – January 11, 2024
DATE: Thursday, January 11, 2024 | TIME: 9:30-11:30AM | LOCATION: Hintonburg Community Centre The Wellington West Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management invites member businesses and property owners to join us at the Hintonburg Community Centre for our Annual General Meeting (AGM), reporting on 2023 and looking ahead to an exciting 2024! Important Notes: Wellington West BIA Boundary: Each commercial property and the businesses operating within are members of the BIA. Not Members: The following are not eligible voting members: Registered charities, non-commercial properties, residential-based businesses. Voting: Please note that only ONE (1) business owner, property owner, OR designated […]
Wellington West Holiday Window Contest
Merchants compete for top spot in three categories. Cast your vote and you could win prizes!
terra20 Under New Ownership.
Meet Alexa Paz. You might recognize Alexa as the owner/manager of terra20 in Hintonburg. In 2019, Alexa jumped onboard to open her very first franchise at 1130 Wellington St W. One of three total stores. After braving the storm of the pandemic, like many business owners, Alexa looked forward to getting back on track in 2023. Despite high hopes, Alexa learned some shocking news. In May, she was told terra20 was dissolving and she had 3 weeks to continue running independently or close for good. “My heart jumped out of my chest,” Alexa tells us. She wasn’t alone in the […]