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
North Wharf by Sage Fish
1055 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y1, Canada
Come celebrate with us and check out our new space during our grand opening!
Petit Bill's Bistro
1293 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B1, Canada
Enjoy fresh Fish & Chips!
Sage Fish Market
1105 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y4, Canada
Enjoy smoked salmon on a crostini!
Strong Pilates
Unit 1B, 1224 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A1, Canada
Get strong at our free classes at the Fitness Zone.
Ottawa West Community Support
1137 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y8, Canada
Free pre-packaged cookies and snacks along with coffee, tea, and water!
PranaShanti Yoga Centre
1140 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4H4, Canada
Join a FREE “Taste of Yoga” class at the Yoga on the Lawn Experience Stop.
Solomon’s Oven
1065 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1T8, Canada
Come for the free mini pie and baklava, stay for the Arabic booza ice cream, Kunafa, chicken shawarma asrounieh, and our signature burger!
Stubbe Chocolates
Unit 1B, 1224 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A1, Canada
Offering special cakes for Taste.
Oxygen Yoga and Fitness Hintonburg
1140 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4H4, Canada
Join a FREE “Taste of Yoga” class at the Yoga on the Lawn Experience Stop.
Restore Health & Wellness
29 Bayswater Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2E5, Canada
Treat yourself to 25% off your first massage, physio, chiro or osteopathy visit, if booked during Taste.
SoulSpeak
1140 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4H4, Canada
Join a FREE “Taste of Yoga” class at the Yoga on the Lawn Experience Stop.
Studio Me Hair Design
1281A Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4X8, Canada
Fun, creativity, and a little bit of magic! We’re offering beautiful braids, while a tarot card reader adds a touch of mystery and fun.
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
