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 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...
The April BANAR and Rinks Director Information
The April BANAR is now available! This month's issue includes a tribute to the founder of the Allotment Gardens, three banner events from the Environment and Transportation Committee, a rebirth of the Cancer Chase in time for an eighth annual race in October, an...
2018 Bike Rodeo Day in the Hamlet
RAIN DATE IN EFFECT: Saturday, May 5 is Bike Rodeo Day in Blackburn Hamlet The Blackburn Community Association’s Environment and Transportation Committee is planning a Bike Rodeo for kids in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5. Certified CANBIKE instructors and volunteers will be...
Gearing up for the 2018 Community Garage sale / Yard Sale!
We're already getting ready for one of the biggest community events of the year: Blackburn and area's Community Garage Sale / Yard Sale! If you would like to host a garage sale sometime this spring, consider coordinating with the neighbourhood to draw big, big crowds...
March Break “Staycation” Ideas for Blackburn Hamlet Residents
Sometimes a staycation is truly the best thing during March Break. So, here are a few staycation ideas for people at home, in the Hamlet and in Ottawa! Sugar Bushing The classic Canadian winter/spring activity! Get some fresh air with friends and family while helping...
The February BANAR is now available!
Read the February 2018 BANAR early online now! Highlights include Family Day Skate with the councilor; a profile of Blackburn's own professional hockey player, Mark Fraser; a call for new volunteers to help run the 2018 cancer run/walk, and to maintain our local...
Email Warning
Although we do not expect the public to be targeted, in an abundance of caution, we would like to alert you to the fact that the BCA was targeted by email scammers. Scammers read our website and used information from there to impersonate our president. They emailed...
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