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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Events and Activities
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Recent News
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...
The September BANAR is now available!
Read the September 2019 BANAR online now! In this back-to-school edition, read about the upcoming Cancer Chase, and find out about the successes of the 2019 FunFair and Canada Day celebration. Download your copy today! Paper copies have been delivered, with extra...
Environment Committee Speakers’ Series: Invasive Plant Species
Interested in learning about invasive plant species in the Hamlet? Join us for our Speakers' Series to learn more about: Invasive plant species in generalWhat species have been identified in the HamletWhat's planned to restore native plants to the HamletHow you can...
The June BANAR is now available!
Read the June 2019 BANAR online now! Check out all this FunFair edition for the full schedule. Also in this issue, the PARTICIPaction Community Better Challenge, Canada Day in the Hamlet, and more. Download your copy today! Paper copies to be delivered soon, with...
2019 Blackburn Garage Sale
The date this year is Saturday, May 4th, the rain date is Sunday, May 5th. Click here to open the map in Google Maps E-mail garagesale@blackburnhamlet.ca to have your garage sale added to the map, which will be published soon. Include address, times, and items you...
The April BANAR is now available!
Read the April 2019 BANAR online now! Read about the multitude of upcoming events like the Spring Clean-up, Community Garage Sale, and more! Past issues of February 2019, November 2018, and September 2018 have also been posted. Download your copy today! Paper copies...
The June BANAR is now available!
Read the June 2018 BANAR early online now! Our FunFair edition has everything you need to know to enjoy our Fair the first weekend in June, including the full schedule (for any schedule updates, please be sure to check out the FunFair website. Other highlights include...
2018 Garage Sale Map Now Online
Blue dots are exact locations, green dots are approximate, yellow dots have lemonade. Check the individual descriptions for information about what is for sale at the various locations. This data is self-reported and incomplete. There will be lots of other yard sales...
Results of the 2018 Survey: Top environmental issues for Blackburn Hamlet
2018 Survey: Top environmental issues for Blackburn Hamlet Why did we perform this survey? Back in January 2018, Ecology Ottawa approached community associations across the city of Ottawa to better understand neighbourhood and community led environmental concerns in...
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