Lowertown Community Association
@ourlowertown.bsky.social
Dedicated to sharing news and ideas about Lowertown East and West, and the ByWard Market, and prone to occasional moments of cheekiness.
Mark your calendar!
October 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Mark your calendar!
Join Action Sandy Hill as they host Envirocentre to present a workshop on how you can extend your cycling season on October 18th @ 3pm. Sign up here.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Join Action Sandy Hill as they host Envirocentre to present a workshop on how you can extend your cycling season on October 18th @ 3pm. Sign up here.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/extend-you...
www.eventbrite.ca/e/extend-you...
@stephanieplante.bsky.social tiendra la dernière séance de quartier de l'été le vendredi 27 juin de 14h à 16h au Planet Coffee, 24a rue York. C'est l'occasion idéale de passer nous voir, de discuter de sujets qui vous tiennent à cœur et de soutenir un excellent café local !
June 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
@stephanieplante.bsky.social tiendra la dernière séance de quartier de l'été le vendredi 27 juin de 14h à 16h au Planet Coffee, 24a rue York. C'est l'occasion idéale de passer nous voir, de discuter de sujets qui vous tiennent à cœur et de soutenir un excellent café local !
Councillor @stephanieplante.bsky.social will be holding the last ward hours for the summer on Friday, June 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Planet Coffee, 24a York Street. This is a great chance to drop in, have a chat about issues that matter to you, and to support an excellent local coffee shop!
June 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Councillor @stephanieplante.bsky.social will be holding the last ward hours for the summer on Friday, June 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Planet Coffee, 24a York Street. This is a great chance to drop in, have a chat about issues that matter to you, and to support an excellent local coffee shop!
Our last monthly meeting until fall is coming up on Monday, 9 June. We'll be gathering at Brigid's Well at 6:00 for some socializing, then will start the meeting at 7:00. After the meeting? Well, that's up to you! See you Monday!
June 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Our last monthly meeting until fall is coming up on Monday, 9 June. We'll be gathering at Brigid's Well at 6:00 for some socializing, then will start the meeting at 7:00. After the meeting? Well, that's up to you! See you Monday!
Happy Pride Month, friends and neighbours! Let's celebrate our diverse, inclusive, fun, and fabulous quartier today, this month, and every day of the year! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
June 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Happy Pride Month, friends and neighbours! Let's celebrate our diverse, inclusive, fun, and fabulous quartier today, this month, and every day of the year! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Don't miss Lowertownfest in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, June 7! Check out the poster for deets. Whoop!
May 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Don't miss Lowertownfest in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, June 7! Check out the poster for deets. Whoop!
Ne manquez pas le Basse-Ville en fête au parc Jules-Morin le samedi 7 juin ! Consultez l'affiche pour plus de détails. Youpi !
May 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Ne manquez pas le Basse-Ville en fête au parc Jules-Morin le samedi 7 juin ! Consultez l'affiche pour plus de détails. Youpi !
An interesting find from today's wanders. A public bike repair station in Stanley Park, near the field house. A tire pump and a bunch of tools. Such a fantastic idea! Want to sponsor one for ByWard + Lowertown @stephanieplante.bsky.social? There are a lot of folks on wheels who would appreciate it!
May 19, 2025 at 12:13 AM
An interesting find from today's wanders. A public bike repair station in Stanley Park, near the field house. A tire pump and a bunch of tools. Such a fantastic idea! Want to sponsor one for ByWard + Lowertown @stephanieplante.bsky.social? There are a lot of folks on wheels who would appreciate it!
Lowertowners and ByWard Marketeers! We are the oldest neighbourhood in Ottawa and we face most of the biggest and most complex challenges. Think about participating in the Peoples' Summit on May 27. Details below! Thanks to @abetterottawa.bsky.social for organizing this important event!
May 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Lowertowners and ByWard Marketeers! We are the oldest neighbourhood in Ottawa and we face most of the biggest and most complex challenges. Think about participating in the Peoples' Summit on May 27. Details below! Thanks to @abetterottawa.bsky.social for organizing this important event!
Yo yogis! We need three more adults to register at the Routhier Community Centre for Monday classes at 18:00, beginning on May 26th.
Contact Philippe Vigneau at Routhier@ottawa.ca for more details!
Contact Philippe Vigneau at Routhier@ottawa.ca for more details!
May 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Yo yogis! We need three more adults to register at the Routhier Community Centre for Monday classes at 18:00, beginning on May 26th.
Contact Philippe Vigneau at Routhier@ottawa.ca for more details!
Contact Philippe Vigneau at Routhier@ottawa.ca for more details!
Is there anything better than a neighbourhood garage sale? We think not (poof)! Join in on Sunday, June 15th, get rid of some stuff, acquire some new stuff, and share some snackles with neighbours afterwards! Check out the deets below!
May 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Is there anything better than a neighbourhood garage sale? We think not (poof)! Join in on Sunday, June 15th, get rid of some stuff, acquire some new stuff, and share some snackles with neighbours afterwards! Check out the deets below!
Learn about how to create pollinator-friendly habitats at Pollinator Appreciation Day coming up on June 7 at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden near to the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum! Thanks to @cafesottawa.bsky.social for pulling this together!
May 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Learn about how to create pollinator-friendly habitats at Pollinator Appreciation Day coming up on June 7 at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden near to the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum! Thanks to @cafesottawa.bsky.social for pulling this together!
The Wedge community yard sale is coming up at the end of May. Mark your calendars and be sure to come out for some excellent bargain hunting and socializing!
May 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The Wedge community yard sale is coming up at the end of May. Mark your calendars and be sure to come out for some excellent bargain hunting and socializing!
¡Qué día fabuloso en el mercado ByWard celebrando el cinco de mayo! 🕺💃
May 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
¡Qué día fabuloso en el mercado ByWard celebrando el cinco de mayo! 🕺💃
Amis et voisins vivant dans des logements de Logement communautaire d'Ottawa et inscrits à un programme d'études postsecondaires ou de formation !
Voici une bourse pour vous ! N'hésitez pas à la consulter !
Voici une bourse pour vous ! N'hésitez pas à la consulter !
April 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Amis et voisins vivant dans des logements de Logement communautaire d'Ottawa et inscrits à un programme d'études postsecondaires ou de formation !
Voici une bourse pour vous ! N'hésitez pas à la consulter !
Voici une bourse pour vous ! N'hésitez pas à la consulter !
Friends and neighbours living in Ottawa Community Housing homes who are in a post-secondary education or training program! Here is a bursary opportunity for you - take a look!
April 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Friends and neighbours living in Ottawa Community Housing homes who are in a post-secondary education or training program! Here is a bursary opportunity for you - take a look!
La réunion mensuelle de l'Association communautaire de la Basse-Ville aura lieu ce lundi 14 avril à 19 h sur Zoom. Nous vous proposons des présentations intéressantes, notamment de… Mathieu Grondin, le nouveau maire de nuit d'Ottawa ! N'hésitez pas à nous contacter si vous avez besoin du lien Zoom !
April 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
La réunion mensuelle de l'Association communautaire de la Basse-Ville aura lieu ce lundi 14 avril à 19 h sur Zoom. Nous vous proposons des présentations intéressantes, notamment de… Mathieu Grondin, le nouveau maire de nuit d'Ottawa ! N'hésitez pas à nous contacter si vous avez besoin du lien Zoom !
Mark your calendars, folks! The LCA's monthly meeting is coming this Monday, 14 April at 19:00 on Zoom. We've got some interesting presentation for you, including from . . . Ottawa's new night mayor, Mathieu Grondin! Drop a note here if you need the Zoom link!
April 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Mark your calendars, folks! The LCA's monthly meeting is coming this Monday, 14 April at 19:00 on Zoom. We've got some interesting presentation for you, including from . . . Ottawa's new night mayor, Mathieu Grondin! Drop a note here if you need the Zoom link!
Aujourd'hui, c'est la Journée internationale du rose – une journée où nous rendons hommage à nos amis et voisins 2ELGBTQI+. Nous réaffirmons notre engagement à tenir tête à quiconque intimide, harcèle ou rend la vie plus difficile. Notre communauté est riche et diversifiée, et chacun y a sa place.
April 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Aujourd'hui, c'est la Journée internationale du rose – une journée où nous rendons hommage à nos amis et voisins 2ELGBTQI+. Nous réaffirmons notre engagement à tenir tête à quiconque intimide, harcèle ou rend la vie plus difficile. Notre communauté est riche et diversifiée, et chacun y a sa place.
Today is the International Day of Pink - a day where we honour our 2SLGBTQI+ friends and neighbours, and re-commit ourselves to standing up to anyone who bullies, harasses, or in any way makes life more difficult. Our community is rich, varied, and beautiful. One where everyone has a place. Go pink!
April 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Today is the International Day of Pink - a day where we honour our 2SLGBTQI+ friends and neighbours, and re-commit ourselves to standing up to anyone who bullies, harasses, or in any way makes life more difficult. Our community is rich, varied, and beautiful. One where everyone has a place. Go pink!
Now here's a lovely photo! LCA president, @sylviebigras.bsky.social along with our Councillor @stephanieplante.bsky.social at the unveiling of the commemorative plaque at the former site of the Union of Canada building. Well done!
March 27, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Now here's a lovely photo! LCA president, @sylviebigras.bsky.social along with our Councillor @stephanieplante.bsky.social at the unveiling of the commemorative plaque at the former site of the Union of Canada building. Well done!
Rappel! Joignez-vous à nous aujourd’hui à midi devant l’hôtel Andaz au 325, rue Dalhousie pour le dévoilement d’une plaque commémorative de l’édifice de l’Union du Canada qui se trouvait autrefois à cet endroit!
March 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Rappel! Joignez-vous à nous aujourd’hui à midi devant l’hôtel Andaz au 325, rue Dalhousie pour le dévoilement d’une plaque commémorative de l’édifice de l’Union du Canada qui se trouvait autrefois à cet endroit!
Reminder! Join us today at noon in front of the Andaz Hotel at 325 Dalhousie for the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Union du Canada building that once stood on that spot!
March 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Reminder! Join us today at noon in front of the Andaz Hotel at 325 Dalhousie for the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Union du Canada building that once stood on that spot!