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
District Deli
Parkdale Park, 366 Parkdale Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1G6, Canada
District Deli is serving up the perfect picnic bites to enjoy at the Picnic in the Park at Pardkale!
Global Pet Foods Hintonburg
1204 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Z7, Canada
Pets deserve a taste too! We will be serving Canadian K9 Canapés. All Canadian human grade ingredients for your pampered pooch.
In Detail Art
22 Hamilton Ave N, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Z8, Canada
Come meet our artists!
Kinnective Health
1306 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B2, Canada
Enjoy mini treatment demonstrations, games, and giveaway opportunities!
Dress for Success
1620 Scott St, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4S7, Canada
Stop by the Dress for Success booth at the Mini Market to browse donated jewelry and show your support for a great cause!
Great Canadian Theatre Company
1233 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0G7, Canada
Stop by the GCTC Chill Zone and discover what’s coming up on our stages this season! While you’re here, cool down, grab some water, or freshen up in the washroom. Open from 10am-4pm.
JV Studios
1282A Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A7, Canada
Shop our discounted jewellery and gift items and spin the wheel to win random perks, like 15% off your purchase, free gift with purchase, and more!
Marie Antoinette & co.
1096 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3C7, Canada
Marie Antoinette & co will be welcoming their guests with pink lemonade and mini cupcakes!
Flock Boutique
1275 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A6, Canada
Make a free custom button at our kid-friendly station, shop great deals on our sale rack, and enter to win a Flock gift card. Fun, creativity, and great finds—we can’t wait to see you!
Hintonburg Pottery
1242 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A4, Canada
Want a "taste" of pottery? Try a mini 60-minute throwing for only $50 per person or paint a food-shaped ornament specially made for Taste of Wellington: Pizza, doughnut, avocado (new!), broccoli, pumpkin, banana for $12 per person.
Joe’s Italian Kitchen
1323 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B6, Canada
Come try a taste of what Joe's been cooking in the kitchen!
Muriel Dombret [clothes]
1258 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0W4, Canada
Enjoy their legendary Sidewalk Sale with insanely good deals!
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
