Join Us!
September 19
... is Back!
Local businesses will be giving you a taste of Wellington West, a family and pet-friendly celebration where you can Taste all that Hintonburg & Wellington Village have to offer!
Explore local tastings, sidewalk sales, FREE live music, face painting, art activities, yoga & fitness, family and pet-friendly fun, performers and more!
Date &Time
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Taste: 10am-6pm
After Taste: 6pm-10pm
FREE | Rain or Shine
Location
Wellington Street West -
From Island Park to Breezehill
Details
Event
Grab a Taste map, hop aboard the FREE Thursty Pedaler and explore the businesses, Experience Stops and Chill Zones popping up throughout the neighbourhood.
Keep the fun going from 6PM to 10PM with the NEW After Taste! Experience patio parties, live music, glowing entertainment, food, drinks and evening experiences throughout Wellington West.
Sidewalk Sales
Food Samples
Demos
Kids' Activities
Live Music
After Taste
Map
Event
Experience Stops &
Participating Businesses
Experience Stops
FREE & FUN One-Day Only Activities
3
Electric Avenue
10am-6pm
Duss Brothers
1380 Wellington Street West
Learn about & test drive electric vehicles.
Sponsored by Polestar
1
Chill Zone
10am-5:30pm
Bean Bag Play Cafe
1433 Wellington Street West
Free water, washrooms, & activities.
2
Imagination Station
10am-5pm
Beside Lauzon Music
1345 Wellington Street West
Face painting, storytelling, & Cue to Cue Theatre.
Sponsored by Thursty Pedaler
4
Pet Photo Booth
10am-2pm
Bridgehead Coffee
1277 Wellington Street West
Bring your pet and capture an adorable photo while supporting Freedom Dog Rescue.
Sponsored by Bridgehead Coffee
8
Chill Zone
10am-4pm
Great Canadian
Theatre Company
1233 Wellington Street West
Free water, washrooms, & What's Up.
5
Desjardins Family Fun Zone
10am-6pm
Beside BIA Office
1284 Wellington Street West
Bouncy castles, Hot 89.9, and bubble stations make for a perfect day of family fun.
Sponsored by Desjardins
10
Polestar Picnic in the Park
10am-6pm
Parkdale Park
366 Parkdale Avenue
CKCU live music, eats, treats, wellness activities, and more!
6
10am-5pm
Circus Zone
BMO Parking Lot
1247 Wellington Street West
Experience thrilling circus performances for the whole family. Aerial shows at 11am, 1:30pm, & 2:30pm. Between shows, enjoy fun activities and grab a sweet treat from the Merry Dairy Ice Cream Truck!
Sponsored by Mann Lawyers
12
Pet Portrait Paintings
10am-6pm
Wellington West Retirement Community
1166 Wellington Street West
Pet paintings by Stephany Victorine.
Sponsored by District Realty
13
Mini Market & Music
10am-6pm
RBC Parking Lot
1145 Wellington Street West
Shop till you drop with Next Door Ottawa and Tribe Co. while bopping along to DJ Heavy Ben & Chris International.
14
Yoga on the Lawn
10am-3pm
Taggart Front Lawn
1140 Wellington Street West
Stretch, breathe, and unwind with free outdoor yoga classes with Oxygen Yoga, SoulSpeak Yoga, and PranaShanti Yoga. Just bring a mat and water.
7
10am-6pm
Caricature Portraits
Huron @ Wellington
1252 Wellington Street West
Portraits by Artist Jesus Rivera.
Sponsored by Domicile
16
HCA Pollinator Garden Demo
10am-6pm
Hintonburg Community Centre
1064 Wellington Street West
All-day demos to learn about the bee and bug-friendly garden planted by Hintonburg Community Association volunteers.
Sponsored by HCA
18
Chill Zone
10am-6pm
Urban Art Collective
& Ahh!!! Coffee
50 Bayswater Avenue
Free water, washrooms, & activities.
15
HintonGoat Makeover
10am-6pm
Domino's Pizza Parking Lot
1096 Wellington Street West
Watch artist Daniel Martelock live paint a HintonGoat, then explore Hintonburg to find the other goats hiding on rooftops!
11
Bike & Scooter Valet
10am-6pm
Bourk's Parking Lot
24 Hamilton Avenue North
Park your bike or scooter safely for free with valet service, then explore the festival stress-free.
17
Desjardins Family Fun Zone
10am-6pm
Somerset Square
2 Spadina Avenue
The perfect place for a day of family fun! There will be a bead bar by Brixlie, a photo booth, bouncy castle, and chalk art!
Sponsored by Desjardins
9
Fitness Lot
10am-6pm
Beside Pet Valu
1224 Wellington Street West
Love to workout? Want to love it? Come on by to see some demonstrations, participate in mini workouts and classes, and hang around some coooool people!
Sponsored by Paper Sign Man
Specials
Event
Participating Businesses
Amandine Pâtisserie
1175 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Z2, Canada
Sample delicate mignardises—bite-sized pastries made for Taste.
Bean Bag Play Cafe
1433 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2X3, Canada
Stop by our Chill Zone for refreshments and a bathroom break! We will have coffee samples from 10am-1pm and a few kid-friendly activities.
Bridgehead Coffee
1277 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0S9, Canada
Pet Photo Booth Fundraiser for Freedom Dog Rescue.
Carducci’s & Satchel’s
1337 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B8, Canada
Save an extra 20% off all summer sandals, and if you buy two pairs, we'll give you a free pair of slip-ons!
Aurelius Fine Olive Oils & Balsamics
1283b Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4X8, Canada
Enjoy an outdoor tasting of our Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, featuring our Tuscan Herb Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar. We will also showcase different flavour combinations of our olive oils and balsamics, highlighting how they can be incorporated into everyday recipes.
Berry Ola
1130 Wellington St. W #4, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Z3, Canada
Taste our Berry Fiesta Bowl - Mix. Match. Have fun!
Brixlie
2 Spadina Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2B7, Canada
Stop by the Somerset Square Family Fun Zone for the Brixlie Bead Bar and make something fun! Plus, enter to win a FREE bead bar experience for 4!
Cue to Cue Theatre
1345 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B8, Canada
Watch kids in live theatre performances at the Imagination Station Experience Zone.
BanhMiYes
1129 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y6, Canada
Savour authentic Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches made fresh for Taste of Wellington.
Blaise T. Ryan Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Parkdale Park, 366 Parkdale Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1G6, Canada
Explore wellness through Traditional Chinese Medicine with ear seeds, pulse and face readings, plus tips for supporting your overall well-being at the Picnic in the Park.
Capital Cold Press
1000 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2X9, Canada
Celebrate our 3 year anniversary with $6 smoothies!
Curious Times Collective
1106 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y7, Canada
Create a custom button with vintage ephemera!
Taste Sponsors
This Year's
In Support Of
Taste will be raising funds for the Parkdale Food Centre. If you’re able, please consider making a donation while you’re enjoying the day!
Get in Touch
Wellington West Business Improvement Area
1292 Wellington Street West, Suite 101
Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A9
