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
Beside RBC
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-5pm
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, & collage art.
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-4pm
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
Taste
After
For the first time, TASTE keeps the party going after dark from 6-10pm!
After TASTE brings a travelling block party to Wellington West. Keep the party going with two illuminated Thursty Pedalers, a live DJ, and glowing performers making their way through the neighbourhood and popping up near patios along the route.
Check the schedule, stop by your favourite patio, grab some dinner and wait for the entertainment to arrive!
7:15–7:27PM – Braumeister Bierhalle
7:47–8:00PM – Joe’s Italian Kitchen & Wellington Gastropub
8:15–8:27PM – Royal Oak & Daniel O’Connell’s
8:42–8:54PM – Tennessee Willems & Elmdale Tavern
9:09–9:22PM – Hintonburg Public House & Senate Tavern
9:37–10:00PM – Henry Arlington’s
Specials
Event
Participating Businesses
Kinnective Health
1306 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B2, Canada
Enjoy mini treatment demonstrations, games, giveaway opportunities, and clinic tours!
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!
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!
Pet Valu
Unit 1B, 1224 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A1, Canada
Sidewalk sale, pup cups, and prize draws for pet food and $50 gift cards!
Lavender Pastry House
1338 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B7, Canada
10% off for Thanksgiving or Halloween pre-order and $20 off on custom cake order!
Moo Shu Ice Cream
1130 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6V9, Canada
We will decorate your ice cream scoops to make them look like cats for a $1 donation to the Parkdale Food Centre. We will match the donation!
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!
Petit Bill's Bistro
1293 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B1, Canada
Enjoy fresh Fish & Chips!
Maker House
987 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y1, Canada
Sample delicious Canadian-made fudge in various flavours, along with flavoured popcorn toppings, whisky maple syrup, hot sauces and more! Explore new fall arrivals from hundreds of talented Makers across Canada.
Muriel Dombret [clothes]
1258 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0W4, Canada
Enjoy their legendary Sidewalk Sale with insanely good deals!
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.
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.
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
