Welcome to Blackburn Hamlet
Blackburn Hamlet is a unique suburban community surrounded by protected green space and just a stone’s throw from all the urban amenities of the City of Ottawa.
Community Matters.
Community Hall
Our Community Hall hosts social events, private functions, community meetings for the public, and many recurring fitness and social club programs. Learn more …
Community Association
The Blackburn Community Association (BCA) is a grassroots, volunteer-run organization that supports and advocates on behalf of residents, businesses, and groups. Learn more …
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Recent News
Blackburn is Beautiful Nature Photo Contest Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Blackburn is Beautiful Nature Photo Contest! We received so many wonderful submissions through Facebook and email, and it was difficult to pick the winners. The Environment Committee is pleased to present the following...
Blackburn Hamlet TD Park People Challenge July – August 2020
Did you know that Blackburn Hamlet boasts 11 city-owned parks, as well as 6 schoolyards, the Gloucester Allotment Gardens, and connections to the NCC Greenbelt pathways? If you haven’t had the chance to visit all the parks and greenspaces in the Hamlet, now’s your...
The June BANAR is now available!
Read the June 2020 BANAR online now! Paper copies have been delivered and extra copies are usually available at the Metro.
CANADA DAY 2020
Canada DayBlackburn Hamlet has a longstanding tradition of celebrating Canada Day together as a community. This year, we are required to celebrate apart, so the BCA would like to share some great memories from past Canada Day festivities. Thank you to those who have...
Blackburn is Beautiful Nature Photo Contest June 1 to 30
Thanks to funding through the 2020 TD Park People Grants program, the BCA Environment Committee is holding a Nature Photo Contest between June 1 to 30. This contest aims to help connect Blackburn residents with nature while showing off their photography skills! This...
BCA Environment Committee Awarded TD Park People Grant
The BCA Environment Committee was thrilled to be one of the winners of the TD Park People Grants program for 2020. Due to the COVID-19 situation and physical distancing protocols, the TD Park People Grants program has a modified approach this year, with each group...
No Spring Community Clean Up
The Spring Campaign of the GLAD Cleaning the Capital Program will NOT take place until further notice. Due to the current COVID-19 situation no clean ups (e.g., spring clean ups) should be undertaken off your property. Residents have been advised to stay home and...
The April BANAR is now available!
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and essential services restrictions, this version of the BANAR is online only. Download your copy today to find the latest information on community events and links to reliable government information on this outbreak.
The February BANAR is now available!
Read the February 202 BANAR online now! This first issue of the new year is packed with great community info, from all the information about the new BCA board, updates from the Environment Committee including their Tree Team and the new NeighbourWoods program, as well...
Environment Committee Speakers’ Series: Healthy Trees, please!
Interested in learning about about tree sustainability in the Hamlet? Join us for our Speakers' Series to learn more about: Activities related to improving the tree community in the Hamlet What species have been identified in the areaWhere should more trees be...
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