Fall Fest 2023
Saturday, Oct. 14th

We’d love for you to hang out with us at Windsor Park from 1 – 9 PM. We’ve got a lot of fun stuff planned, like a BBQ, raffle draw, beer tent with live music, soup & bread contest, games, inflatable slide, and more! Hope to see you there!

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Reprieve for the Post Office

Old Ottawa South residents will be relieved to learn that the Post Office located in the Quickie Convenience Store will remain where it is, at least for the foreseeable future…

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Events

Oct
1
Panda Game
TD Place Lansdowne Park
University of Ottawa vs Carleton University on the football field.
Oct
4
DOMS concert
Southminster United Church
Doors Open for Music Southminster: Ben Rosenblum Trio Returns. Ben Rosenblum, Ira Coleman, and Ben Z...
Oct
10
Taking your Photography to the Next Level
Old Firehall
Ross Laing, a keen amateur photographer for over five decades, will focus his presentation on the di...
Oct
11
DOMS concert
Southminster United Church
Doors Open for Music Southminster: BaroqueN Strings. Andrew Mah and Susan Toman play Baroque music b...
Oct
11
Let’s Talk Lansdowne
Horticultural Building, Lansdowne Park
An opportunity for members of the public to learn about and share their views on the Lansdowne 2.0 p...
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Programs for young, old and everyone in between

We boast a diverse range of offerings suitable for individuals of all ages. Whether you’re looking for before and after school programs, exciting camps, adult fitness and recreation, or a chance to tap into your creative side with pottery & art classes, we have it all. Our convenient location and streamlined registration process make it easy to sign up your entire family and start exploring what we have to offer.

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Adult Programs

We provide a variety of adult classes, including yoga, strength training, painting, pottery, sports and dancing. Arts & Culture Our programming offers a diverse range of opportunities for individuals of...

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Fitness Centre

The Firehall Fitness Centre (FFC) is in the basement of the Old Firehall (260 Sunnyside). If you live and work in OOS, this hidden gem is a fantastic option. We've...

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Garden Club

The Garden Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month from September to June, with each meeting focusing on gardening and horticulture. You are welcome to drop into any...

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Old Ottawa South in words and pictures

A group of local amateur historians who research, document, and present information about the history of Old Ottawa South in a fun and informative way

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