What’s happening at the community hall?

Interested in seeing what events are happening at the community hall? Hover over the calendar dates below to see activities that have been booked at the community hall.

Want to book the hall yourself? We’re pleased to announce online hall booking is now available. Not comfortable with an online booking? Download the rental form, fill it out, and send it to hall@blackburnhamlet.ca.

Note, the Hall is not staffed. Please ensure you have the codes for the key and alarm before your event date.

October 2024

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
1
  • Global Child Care
  • Bill's Bridge Club
  • 170th Blackburn Embers
2
  • Jan's Workout
  • The Quilting Queens
  • Beavers: 24e Les Scouts d'Orléans
  • City Yoga class
3
  • Global Child Care
4
  • Jan's Workout
  • Ken's Bridge Club
  • BCA Event: Melanie Mathieu
5
  • Hourly Private Event: Meagan Dufresne
6
  • Hourly Non Profit Event: Julie M Carriere
  • Hourly Non Profit Event: Tobin DeCou
7
  • Jan's Workout
  • Victoria's Quilts Canada (Open to Public)
8
  • Global Child Care
  • Bill's Bridge Club
  • 170th Blackburn Embers
9
  • Jan's Workout
  • The Quilting Queens
  • Beavers: 24e Les Scouts d'Orléans
  • City Yoga class
10
  • Global Child Care
  • Hourly Non Profit Event: Camille Marion
  • Hourly Non Profit Event: Bryan J Morris
11
  • Jan's Workout
  • Ken's Bridge Club
  • Hourly Private Event: Mary Lister
12
  • Blackburn Hamlet "Friendsgiving" Potluck Luncheon
13
  • Hourly Non Profit Event: Tobin DeCou
14
  • Jan's Workout
  • Hourly Private Event: Kristina Robertson
15
  • Global Child Care
  • Bill's Bridge Club
  • 170th Blackburn Embers
16
  • Jan's Workout
  • The Quilting Queens
  • Beavers: 24e Les Scouts d'Orléans
  • City Yoga class
17
  • Global Child Care
  • BCA Board Meeting:
18
  • Jan's Workout
  • Ken's Bridge Club
  • Community Closet Set-Up
19
  • Community Closet Pop-Up Event
  • Hourly Non Profit Event: Hala Migahed
20
  • Hourly Non Profit Event: Michael Altonaga
  • Hourly Private Event: Patrick Comeau
  • Hourly Non Profit Event: Tobin DeCou
21
  • Jan's Workout
22
  • Global Child Care
  • Bill's Bridge Club
  • 170th Blackburn Embers
23
  • Jan's Workout
  • The Quilting Queens
  • Beavers: 24e Les Scouts d'Orléans
  • City Yoga class
24
  • Global Child Care
  • Hourly Non Profit Event: Camille Marion
  • BCA: Discovery Cafe
25
  • Jan's Workout
  • Ken's Bridge Club
  • Hourly Private Event: Brittany
26
  • Full Day Private Event: Theresa Irene Armstrong
27
  • Kids and Youth Halloween Parties and Karaoke
  • Hourly Non Profit Event: Tobin DeCou
28
  • Jan's Workout
  • BCA Event: Don Kelly
29
  • Global Child Care
  • Bill's Bridge Club
  • 170th Blackburn Embers
30
  • Jan's Workout
  • The Quilting Queens
  • City Yoga class
31
  • Global Child Care
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Interested in booking the hall for your event?

It's available for both private and public functions subject to the criteria below.



Accounts

Free Trial

Non Profits

$9.85

Per Hour

Our best rate is for incorporated non-profit organizations, registered charities and groups they sponsor. 

IE. Activities sponsored by the BCA

Private Event

$39.50

Per Hour

Local community private events can be booked by the hour!

IE. Private activities include weddings, baby showers, birthdays, etc.

Private Event

$300

Per Event 

Need the Hall for a longer time frame for your private event? Book it for the day at a better price!

IE. Private activities include weddings, baby showers, birthdays, etc.

Commercial Activity

$54.55

Per Hour  

Have a money making idea? Businesses can also book the Hall for a still attractive rate. 

IE. Commercial activity is a for profit activity that includes all businesses.

Payment by e-transfer preferred. Cheques and cash options available.

What’s Included?

    • Kitchen facilities including a sink, fridge, oven (no cooktop) & microwave.
    • Renters must supply their own cutlery and dishes.
    • Two gendered bathrooms
    • 21 x 6' tables
    • 24 x 3' bridge tables
    • 90 chairs
    • Coffee makers & electric kettles
    • First Aid Kits in the Kitchen
    • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at the entrance
    • Floor space = 30' x 45'
    • Outdoor fenced patio space = 28' x 65'

The following regulations must be followed in all bookings:

  • The maximum capacity of  the Hall is 100 people.
  • Compliance with all applicable City By-laws. This includes smoking prohibition and noise restrictions after 11pm.
  • Compliance with all City of Ottawa Facility Rental terms and conditions.
  • Fire regulations require that there is a four-foot corridor access to all exits.
  • Smoke machines and Confetti are not allowed.
  • The hall is a City of Ottawa facility and follows all current health and safety protocols. Applicable guidelines will be provided when booking.
  • Bookings can be made for the hours between 8AM and midnight.
  • Include the event set-up and clean-up time in the booking.
  • Reservations are accommodated on a first come first serve basis. To secure your reservation you must fill out the application form and pay the rental fee by e-transfer to treasurer@blackburnhamlet.ca.
  • Rental payment must be received within 7 days or the booking will be cancelled.
  • Reservations may be cancelled up to 3 days before the event. Fees paid for events cancelled will be refunded if the 3 day period is met.
  • The hall is provided to you clean; please make sure the hall is clean when you leave. This includes the re-stacking of chairs (Maximum of 10 chairs per stack), storage of tables, removal of all decorations, cleaning all countertops, kitchen area including the oven (if it was used) and sweeping of the floor. The washrooms are to be left in clean condition.
  • Users are responsible for set-up and take-down of chairs and tables.
  • Please take all your garbage with you or dispose of it in the large garbage bins located behind the arena.
  • If there is any damage, or the hall is not left clean, the BCA will seek a damage/cleaning fee to offset the cost of repairs or additional cleaning time. The fee will be determined at the discretion of the BCA Hall Administrator. In addition, the renter may lose the right to book the hall in the future.

Additional fees may apply in following situations

  • Events with Alcohol require both a permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and event insurance as required under City of Ottawa By-laws.

    • Liquor Licence - permit must be obtained through the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario at least 30 days prior to your event. Click here for more information on how to obtain an AGCO licence. Private event licenses are $150. A copy of the license must be sent to the hall administrator prior to the event.
    • Insurance - Event insurance is required under City of Ottawa By-laws when alcohol is served. Cheques must be made payable to Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited and submitted with a copy of the liquor licence to the hall administrator prior to the event.

      • Fees are as follows:
      • $54 for family showers, christenings, family dinners, retirement parties and family picnics
      • $135 for all other types of events

  • Additional cleaning or repair over and above normal wear and tear will result in an extra charge to your group.

Ready to go? Book it online!

Booking the hall is now available online through a simple six-step process. Try it out!

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Note, the Hall is not staffed. Please ensure you have the codes for the key and alarm before your event date.

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