Neighbourhood Resources
COVID-19 Resources
Interactive Maps of Our Neighbourhood
Useful Links
Your Representatives
Activities in Our Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood Skating Rinks
Shop Local
COVID-19 Resources
The following links will direct you to municipal, provincial and federal resources and up to date information about the COVID-19 pandemic:
Interactive Maps of Our Neighbourhood
The city of Ottawa has several useful maps that are kept up to date.
GeoOttawa is another useful map with similar layers. You can also determine the zoning of your property and the garbage pickup schedule using this map.
Sometimes it can be useful to know where the nearest catch basin is located. The city of Ottawa has a map for that.
GeoOttawa is another useful map with similar layers. You can also determine the zoning of your property and the garbage pickup schedule using this map.
Sometimes it can be useful to know where the nearest catch basin is located. The city of Ottawa has a map for that.
Useful Links
Garbage collection calendar
Waste Explorer - Find out what goes in what bin
School bus cancellations by the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority
Ottawa Public Library
City of Ottawa recreational programs
OC Transpo
Waste Explorer - Find out what goes in what bin
School bus cancellations by the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority
Ottawa Public Library
City of Ottawa recreational programs
OC Transpo
Your Representatives
Municipal |
Provincial |
Federal |
Activities in Our Neighbourhood
- Want to go for a swim? We a wading pool at Reid Park. The nearest splash pad it at Fisher Park which can be easily accessed using the Jacqueline Holzman (formerly Harmer) pedestrian bridge. Have a look at the City of Ottawa's list of wading pools and splash pads.
- What to go for a skate? Have a look at our neighbourhood skating rinks, hit the canal, skate around City Hall's Rink of Dreams or try the outdoor rink at Lansdowne. See the conditions of Ottawa rinks and the Rideau Canal.
- Play tennis or pickle ball at Fairmont Park or play basketball at Reid or Ev Tremblay Parks. Here's a list of Ottawa recreational activities such as ball diamonds, skateboard and BMX parks, basketball courts, sledding hills and tennis and pickelball courts.
- Play some lawn bowling at Elmdale Lawn Bowling Club.
- Try Bike Polo at Ev Tremblay Park.
- Visit our the beautiful parks and pathways of the National Capital Commission.
- Rent a canoe, pedal boat, kayak or skating equipment at Dow's Lake.
- Go for a walk in the arboretum. Learn more from the Friends of the Farm.
- Walk through the Fletcher Wildlife Garden and learn about wildlife-friendly habitats and gardens, emphasizing the use of plants native to the Ottawa region.
Neighbourhood Skating Rinks
We are lucky to have 2 local parks with skating rinks during the winter season: Fairmont Park and Ev Tremblay Park. Both parks are created and maintained by local volunteers. Hats off to them!
During the skating season, our rink operator/volunteers keep the conditions at up to date via:
Information for our rinks, including facilities and hours can be found on the City of Ottawa website.
Please be sure to follow the rules when using the rinks.
During the skating season, our rink operator/volunteers keep the conditions at up to date via:
Information for our rinks, including facilities and hours can be found on the City of Ottawa website.
Please be sure to follow the rules when using the rinks.
Location |
Address |
Surface Type |
Facilities |
Hours |
Fairmont Park |
265 Fairmont Ave |
Double surface |
Remorque |
Mon-Fri: 4:30pm - 8:30pm Sat-Sun: 1:00pm - 9:00pm |
Ev Tremblay Park |
108 Beech Street |
Rink with puddle |
Fieldhouse |
Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Sat-Sun: 1:00 - 6:00pm |
Fairmont park skating rinks in 2012
Shop Local
Shopping local benefits us all. Shops, restaurants and services are just a walk away. Support the local economy and lessen you impact on the environment. These neighbourhoods in close proximity to us have so much to offer:
Wellington West & Hintonburg
Little Italy
Chinatown
Westboro Village
Parkdale Market Online
Visit Savour Ottawa for an interactive map and local food guide.
Wellington West & Hintonburg
Little Italy
Chinatown
Westboro Village
Parkdale Market Online
Visit Savour Ottawa for an interactive map and local food guide.