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.

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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

Nominations now open for BCA volunteer awards

by | Aug 9, 2016

Do you know a volunteer who goes above and beyond to make our community a better place to live? The BCA is now accepting nominations for its annual Volunteer Awards. The deadline for nominations is September 9, 2016. The person must live in the Hamlet or volunteer in...

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Home is Where the Art Is

by | Jun 20, 2016

Did you know that the east end is home to several incredibly talented artists, many of whom live in Blackburn Hamlet? It’s true. Blackburn Hamlet artists like Virginia Dupuis, Beata Jakubek, Zygmunt Jakubek and Joyce Buckley were recently featured as part of the...

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Cancer Chase Cited by the Ottawa Hospital

by | Jun 11, 2016

At the June 2, 2016 Ottawa Hospital’s President’s Dinner, the Cancer Chase was cited for its fundraising efforts for cancer research at the Hospital. At this dinner, the emphasis was on the world class cancer research being done at the Hospital. Accepting the citation...

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BCA Board Summer Break

by | Jun 11, 2016

There will be no June, July, or August BCA board meetings. The next meeting is scheduled September 15; keep an eye on our list of events for summer activities and any changes to future meeting dates.

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Thank you to Fun Fair volunteers and sponsors

by | Jun 7, 2016

Fun Fair won’t be possible without the volunteers and the sponsors who make it happen. The Fun Fair takes many months of preparation by a whole team of volunteers. It’s safe to say that as soon as one year’s fair is over, planning for the next one begins. The team is...

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Join the CUBHE Crew

by | May 24, 2016

The Clean Up Blackburn Hamlet Crew has been hard at work in recent days picking up litter in our community. Spearheaded by David Payne, the Crew has taken matters, and garbage, into their own hands in an ongoing effort to keep our Hamlet beautiful. To date, they have...

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The June issue of the BANAR is now online!

The June issue of the BANAR is now online!

by | May 21, 2016

Extra extra! Read all about it! The June issue of the BANAR is now online and the upcoming FunFair is our top story! Other topics include community safety and in-home care for seniors. Enjoy your early edition by reading online today! Print issue to follow in your...

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Seniors’ Spring Social SUCCESS!

by | Apr 26, 2016

Many local seniors attended the 1st Annual Blackburn Hamlet Seniors Spring Social on Sunday April 24th 2016. Seniors enjoyed some light refreshments with cookies, homemade scones and finger sandwiches and were also entertained by live harp music. Presentations were...

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