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 Meeting (open to the public)
June 21, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
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Canada Day in the Hamlet
July 1, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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BCA Meeting (open to the public)
September 20, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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Cancer Chase
October 14, 2018 @ 8:15 am - 9:15 am
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Recent News
Sunday’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...
read moreThe Blackburn Community Association’s Walk Audit is now online!
You can now download the final copy of the Walk Audit of Blackburn Hamlet. Thank you to everyone who participated in the audit on January 21, 2017 and to the community association’s partners: The Council on Aging and Amica at Bearbrook. A huge thank you to John...
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The April BANAR is available now!
Get a sneak peak of our April BANAR online now. Highlights include several Environment and Transportation events, Placemaking, new rates for the community hall rentals, reviving the Neighbourhood Watch program, and an open house for exploring an expansion of the...
read moreRegistration for Kids Bike Skills Development Day Available
You can now register online for the Kids Bike Skills Development Day, May 7. The registration form is available on the Environment and Transportation page. Details for the event can also be found there.
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The February BANAR is online!
The February BANAR is online, now with a cover in colour!. Highlights include tentative details for Hockey Day in the Hamlet, a look forward to our big Canada Day party celebrating Canada's 150th birthday, details on the upcoming Bicycle Re-Cycle and Kids Bike Skills...
read morePresident’s Message, January 2017
“So what exactly does the community association do?” It’s a question I’ve heard before from some Hamlet residents. It’s a valid question and I would be happy to shed some light. If you’ve attended a community event that was free of charge, participated in a public...
read moreSave the Date: Walk Audit of the Hamlet January 21
The Blackburn Hamlet Community Association has teamed up with the Council on Aging to organize a walk audit of Blackburn Hamlet and are encouraging the participation of residents in the community. The audit will be held on January 21, though times and locations have...
read moreGlen Ogilvie School Council and the Gift of Giving Sale
The GOSC gives a huge “THANK YOU” to everyone who donated to the Glen Ogilvie ‘Gift of Giving’ sale last December! Thanks to your generous donations and our very enthusiastic children, the sale raised almost $1000 for local food banks and needy families within Glen...
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Breakfast with Santa Success!
Fun was had by all at our annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa! Check out pictures by our own Evelyn Budd here. Thank you so much to Darlene Avelar for organizing, Sarah Dawson and Belinda Joy for crewing the kitchen, and the Blackburn Girl Guides and Blackburn...
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In case you missed it – the November BANAR is online!
In case you missed it, The November BANAR is online. Highlights include the Blackburn Hamlet Preschool Capital Campaign, BCA volunteer recognition, the new Environment Committee, and some of the library's upcoming programing. Looking for an extra paper copy? Copies...
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