Hello ORLÉANS!
Welcome to the 35th edition of Orléans Connect.
So… how was everyone’s Halloween? We definitely saw a smaller turnout this year than most, but that’s what happens when you’re dealing with a torrent of 🌧️ and 💨. Nevertheless, it was amazing to see everyone’s costumes and we’re happy to have given a ton of books away to the kids - we loved seeing how excited and happy kids were to receive them!
Don’t forget to check out this week’s poll ❓ at the bottom of the newsletter. This week we’re asking: how do you feel about the Province of Ontario banning 🚗 speed cameras 📸 which are now slated to be turned off in Ottawa on November 14th?
Ok, there’s lots happening in Orléans over the next seven days, let’s have a look: ⬇️
Rainy season has returned. Act accordingly.
Here’s our roundup of upcoming events:
✨ November 7th - Robert Plante Greenhouses is hosting their Holiday Open House Evening from 6 PM - 9 PM. Shop festive decor, sip peppermint drinks and snap pics at a special Photo Booth! There will be complimentary wine tastings from Green Gable Vines.
📍4228 Navan Rd, Navan
🎤 November 7th - It’s Karaoke Night at the Orléans Legion! Grab the mic, hit the dance floor and let your inner superstar shine! Starts at 7 PM.
📍800 Taylor Creek Dr
🧠 November 7th - It’s Trivia Night at TapRoom260 from 8 PM - 10 PM. Join for an epic trivia night, filled with challenging questions, laughs and your great friends!
📍260 Centrum Blvd
🍷 November 7th- 8th - The Orléans Cork and Fork Festival features wineries, distilleries, ciders, craft beer and incredible cuisine - all under one roof! Live entertainment and demonstrations.
📍Shenkman Arts Centre
🧡 November 8th - Indigenous Roots Ottawa is hosting Beading is Medicine on Saturdays from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Indigenous People and allies welcome!
📍Orléans-Cumberland CRC 105-240 Centrum Blvd
🎁 November 8th - Get a head start on that holiday shopping! Blackburn Hamlet Community Association’s Christmas Market is on from 10 AM - 3:30 PM.
📍Blackburn Community Hall
✨ November 9th - The Original Navan Market’s All Things Holiday is on from 9:30 AM - 2 PM. This event features over 200 local vendors - some of the best makers, bakers, crafters, artisans, food vendors, brewers and so much more!
📍1279 Colonial Road, Navan
🎖️ November 11th - Honour Remembrance Day with the Orléans Legion. Ceremony at 11 AM at the Orléans Cenotaph, beside the Legion. All are invited inside the legion for a light lunch after the ceremony.📍800 Taylor Creek Dr
🌺 November 11th - The National Remembrance Day Ceremony begins at 10:45 AM at the National War Memorial, on Wellington St in downtown Ottawa
🧠 November 12th - Taproom Trivia is on (repeats every Wednesday) from 6 PM - 9 PM at Stray Dog Brewing Company. Reservations are a must to secure your spot - send your team name and number of people to [email protected] only on Wedesday starting at 8 AM. Great prizes, lots of laughs! Smack talk encouraged! Bring in some food, or order from their friends at BBCR.
📍501 Lacolle Way
🎖️ November 15th - Veterans Remembrance Dinner and Dance - cocktails at 5 PM, opening ceremonies at 6 PM and dinner at 6:30 PM. 🎟️$40 for veterans (+1 guest), $75 for non-veterans. Tickets available at Upper Lounge Bar - last date to purchase tickets Nov 11th.
📍800 Taylor Creek Dr
🗓️SAVE THE DATES! 🗓️
Get those calendars out - plenty of events coming up:
🎄Orléans United Church is hosting their popular Christmas Bazaar on November 15th from 9 AM - 2 PM.
✨ Robert Plante Greenhouses is hosting their 3rd Annual Holiday Market, featuring 275+ local vendors on the weekend of Nov 15th and 16th.
🎅🏻 Meet and Greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Robert Plante Greenhouses - holiday magic, family photos and festive fun! Select dates from Nov 21 - Dec 21. Book Soon, spaces fill up quickly!
❄️ The City of Ottawa’s Winter 2026 recreation activities schedule is available now to browse. Registration dates for winter activities are coming soon:
Winter swimming activities: Tues, Nov 18th at 9 PM online
All winter activities, Thur, Nov 20th at 9 PM online
May the odds be ever in your favour... 🏹
🎅🏻 Santa’s Parade of Lights will be on Sat, Nov 29th starting at 6 PM, along St Joseph Blvd
🖌️ Holiday Doormat Painting Workshop with Rough Draft Paper Company, Sun, Dec 7th - sessions at 10 AM and 1 PM. Spots are limited, book now! 🎟️$40, all materials included. Hosted at Robert Plante Greenhouses, 4228 Navan Rd
🍷 Christmas Cookie Class and Wine Tasting at Domaine Perrault Winery in Navan, on Tues, Dec 9th, from 5 PM - 7:30 PM. 🎟️ Get your tickets now!
Do you have an event you want to see featured here? Let us know!
📰 News you should know about…
A few big changes are coming our way in Orléans - these are important things to know about for all homeowners and renters:
♻️Blue and black bin collection changes coming in 2026. As of January 1, 2026, the City of Ottawa will no longer be responsible for collecting your blue and black bin. The province is transferring the responsibility for collecting and processing recylcling across Ontario to producers of paper and packaging. Learn more about these coming changes here. (City of Ottawa)
⚠️ As of January 1, 2026, Ontario to implement expanded safety requirement for carbon monoxide detection (CityNews Ottawa)
Older adults targeted by distraction thefts across communities in Ottawa (CityNews). Per City Councilor Matt Lulloff, there have been 120 incidents reported since the spring in locations including, but not limited to, Innes/Frank Kenny, and the post office on Dunning. Stay alert, stay safe, and report anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 🔦
This week’s Orléans business spotlight is… 🥁 … THE DOUGH BROS located at 250 Centrum Blvd.
The Dough Bros is easily one of the best, if not the best Pizza place in Orléans. We’ve gotten takeout from them countless times and if you haven’t discovered them, you’re missing out on some astonishingly good pizza. 🍕
As always, if you wind up eating or ordering from there, make sure to tell them that Orléans Connect sent you.
The shopping mall Place d’Orléans has about 130-132 stores, 3 anchor stores, and roughly 734,000-740,000 sq ft of floor area. How does that compare to the largest mall in the world located in Iran? It’s less than 1/20th the size of The Iran Mall which boasts a total of 21 MILLION sq ft and a whopping 2,500+ stores. 🤯
How unbelieveably cute is this? Many thanks to Nancy R. for sending in a photo of Wally, a Syrian hamster, also known as a Golden Hamster. Fun fact: Syrian hamsters are highly territorial and intolerant of other hamsters. Solitary creatures they are.
Submit a photo of your Orléans pet(s) by emailing it to: [email protected]
THIS WEEK’S POLL ❓
What do you think of the Province of Ontario banning 🚗 speed cameras? 📷
📊 Results of last week’s poll: What is your favourite 🥢 Chinese Restaurant / Take out in Orléans?
🥇 Lucky Star Chinese Food - 25%
🥈 Asia Wok Chinese Food Take-Out - 22%
🥉 Willie’s Chinese Food - 13%
Lucky Fortune Chinese Food - 10%
Mandarin - 8%
Wei’s Noodle House - 6%
Charlie Chan - 5%
Wei’s Noodle House- 4%
Lucky House - 3%
Li’s Fusion - 2%
