The Blackburn Hamlet Winter Carnival (BHWC) activities originally scheduled to be held on February 16 at Norman Johnston Rink were rescheduled to February 22nd due to anticipated snow storms. There will be gifts, prizes food & refreshments available at no charge. Saturday February 22 @ 10am to 2pm Norman Johnston Rink 2401 Cléroux Crescent Hockey
The BCA AGM will be held in-person at the Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Doors open at 7pm for refreshments and voter registration. Meeting starts at 7:30pm. Participation is open to all residents of Blackburn Hamlet, however, only residents who have renewed their BCA membership at least seven (7)
Were you inspired to declutter your home this winter, but have yet to have a chance to get rid of everything due to all the snow? Now is your chance to pass these items along, hoping they may ‘spark joy’ in someone else, and make some extra cash in the meantime! Or maybe you’ve been
Looking for something to do during the cold winter months? Why not try your hand at painting? We are pleased to announce that Heather Vos, who ran art sessions at the Blackburn Hamlet Community Church prior to the pandemic, will be back in the Hamlet to lead two art sessions over the next few months.
The annual Blackburn FunFair celebrates community spirit in the first weekend of June. The fair features a carnival style midway, music, local vendors, a used book fair, beer garden and fireworks! For more information visit the FunFair website at blackburnfunfair.ca.
More details will be posted in late Summer.
The Annual Blackburn Hamlet 5K Walk/Run Cancer Chase event, supported by the Blackburn Community Association and countless community volunteers and sponsors, will be held on September 27, 2025 at the Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive. ALL funds raised go to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation for Cancer Research. More details, including the route map and the
October 12th 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM Blackburn Community Hall For a second year, the BCA’s Director of Youth is collaborating with the Director of Senior to organize a “Friendsgiving Potluck” lunch on October 12th. Youth, seniors, families and members of the community are invited to come together over a Thanksgiving themed luncheon, where there
The BCA's Christmas Market is your one stop shop for holiday shopping! Featuring a variety of local vendors offering services and wares. Visit blackburnhamlet.ca/events/christmas-market for more information.
The annual Blackburn Hamlet Community Association (BCA) Santa Pancake Breakfast will be held on December 6 at our Community Centre. There is Free Admission for the family, if a BCA Member, and a charge of $10 per family, if not a BCA Member. You may purchase your BCA Membership at the door, please cash only.
This year’s lighting of the Blackburn Community Christmas Tree will be held on December 13. The tree, with its array of decorations, will be positioned directly in front of the Blackburn Pharmacy, located at 2575 Innes Road (intersection of Southpark & Innes). This year’s theme is “The joy of Family”. Our Tree Lighting event is
This year’s Hockey Day in the Hamlet will be held on January 17 at the Norman Johnson outdoor rink. This is a change of dates from previous years. The new date allows for more choice of Ottawa 67 hockey games. 10 Pairs of Free tickets will be handed out to participants. Efforts are underway to