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 …
Become a BCA Member
Support the BCA and experience the benefits of being a “card-carrying” member.
Upcoming Events
Events and Activities
Here’s a small preview of our next six events.
Click here to see a complete list of upcoming events and their complete details.
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BCA Volunteer Dinner (by invitation)
September 30, 2017
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Mosquito control information session and discussion
October 5, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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SIN in the Hamlet (Seniors' Information Night)
October 13, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Recent News
Splash Pad Preliminary Meet
There has been great interest shown in the community to add a free-to-use splash pad to one of the parks in Blackburn Hamlet. As there are no BCA directors available to spearhead such an effort, we are looking for residents who can organize to do so. If you are...
read moreRezoning of 3490 Innes Rd
A zoning by-law amendment is being recommended for approval of a new subdivision located at 3640 Innes Road (in Orleans). Read the invitation from the Planning Committee to their September 26, 2017 meeting here including the report outlining the departmental...
read moreSchedule for Harvest Moon Now Available
A schedule of activities and list of food vendors is now available for our upcoming Harvest Moon event! Get all the info currently available and as the final details are hammered out via our Harvest Moon's page. Here are just a few teaser details: A shuttle will save...
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The September BANAR is available now!
Get a sneak peak of our September BANAR online now. Highlights include the Better Strength, Better Balance class offered via Ottawa Public Health; the upcoming SIN in the Hamlet event (Seniors' Information Night); registration info for badminton; and of course our new...
read moreHarvest Moon Event Press Release
More details about our September 9 event! Seven East-End Community Associations Join Forces to Celebrate Canada’s 150th at “Harvest Moon 2017” Orléans, ON – On September 9, 2017, in celebration of Canada 150, seven Orléans community associations will be joining forces...
read moreShowcasing an amazing effort from Norman Johnston
A little birdie told us about an amazing project at Norman Johnston Alternate Program. Laura Cardiff writes: We have built some beautiful gardens and the students are absolutely loving the fact that we grow our own food and create amazing meals with the produce from...
read morePhotos from the FunFair
Thank you to Evelyn Budd for taking these photos at the FunFair!
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The June BANAR is available now!
Get a sneak peak of our June BANAR online now. Highlights include summer camp registration, an update on the Hamlet's Maple Leaf, many library events for adults and events for kids including the summer reading club, and of course, the upcoming...
read moreGarage Sale Map
We have compiled a list of garage sales being held in the Hamlet this weekend and mapped them out. The weather may be pushing some sales to Sunday or another weekend, but we have several confirmed sales for...
read moreSunday’s Bike Events Are Rain or Shine
NOTICE: The Sunday May 7 Bicycle Re-Cycle and Kids Bike Skills Development and Fun Rodeo Day is PROCEEDING AS PLANNED. The Kids Bike Skills Development and Fun Rodeo has been moved indoors to the Blackburn Arena. The 6-9 age session will begin at 10AM and end around...
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