Centretown Community Association

10/02/2026

Ottawa turns 200 this year.

Hear colourful tales of the birth of Bytown (as Ottawa first was known). Learn of the Algonquins who lived here around 1826, and the fate of the great chief Constant Pinesi and his people. The creation of Bytown was dramatic; it was an instant boomtown. Of course there were heroes and rogues, scandal and daring, fools and fortunes. Hear how Col. John By’sdesign of Bytown has fundamentally shaped Ottawa, right up to today.

The tour, about 1.5 kms and 90 minutes, is this Sunday, October 4, at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Colonel By statue in Major’s Hill Park, behind Chateau Lauier. There is no fee but donations to the Centretown Community Association are appreciated.

This historial walking tour was a Jane's walk earlier this year and catch it before it is gone.

09/26/2026

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09/23/2026

Ottawa turns 200 this year.

Hear colourful tales of the birth of Bytown (as Ottawa first was known). Learn of the Algonquins who lived here around 1826, and the fate of the great chief Constant Pinesi and his people. The creation of Bytown was dramatic; it was an instant boomtown. Of course there were heroes and rogues, scandal and daring, fools and fortunes. Hear how Col. John By’sdesign of Bytown has fundamentally shaped Ottawa, right up to today.

The tour, about 1.5 kms and 90 minutes, is this Sunday, September 27, at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Colonel By statue in Major’s Hill Park, behind Chateau Lauier. There is no fee but donations to the Centretown Community Association are appreciated.

This historial walking tour was a Jane's walk earlier this year and catch it before it is gone.

09/23/2026

Please join Centretown Community Association Housing Affordability Working Group (HAWG) for our virtual Housing Forum, featuring four of the five candidates for Ward 14 Somerset Councillor.

This is an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, learn about their priorities on housing, and hear their perspectives on issues affecting our community for housing and homelessness.

📅 Tuesday, Sept 29th
🕒 7:30 – 8:30 PM
💻 Online via Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84972900160?pwd=aXX2WkFV0SWv70HwG9p7QLKTC0YJqj.1

09/18/2026

The Communications Committee is looking for a volunteer newsletter coordinator! Reach out to [email protected] for more details.

09/17/2026

The Somerset Ward All Candidates Meet & Greet is happening on Saturday, September 19, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. at Dundonald Park.

Come meet the candidates, hear from them directly, and connect with others in the community.

09/17/2026

Ottawa turns 200 this year.
Hear colourful tales of the birth of Bytown (as Ottawa first was known). Learn of the Algonquins who lived here around 1826, and the fate of the great chief Constant Pinesi and his people. The creation of Bytown was dramatic; it was an instant boomtown. Of course there were heroes and rogues, scandal and daring, fools and fortunes. Hear how Col. John By’sdesign of Bytown has fundamentally shaped Ottawa, right up to today.

The tour, about 1.5 kms and 90 minutes, is this Sunday, September 20, at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Colonel By statue in Major’s Hill Park, behind Chateau Lauier. There is no fee but donations to the Centretown Community Association are appreciated.
This historial walking tour was a Jane's walk earlier this year and catch it before it is gone.

09/11/2026

On the Blunders and Beauties history walking tour, hear of big mistakes made by planners and architects, and discover the architectural gems of Centretown, including the ‘Grand Dames,’ Ottawa's early apartment buildings. Learn of the lethal Stony Monday Riot, and of the stories behind place names, such as Elgin and St. Luke's.

The tour, about one kilometre and one hour, departs from the Elgin Street Market, at Elgin and Waverley, at 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 13th. There is no fee but donations to the Centretown Community Association are appreciated.

09/11/2026

Coming up this Sunday! Join us once again in Boushey Square For the Elgin Street Market.

08/30/2026