Hello ORLÉANS!
Welcome to the 37th edition of Orléans Connect.
It was very interesting to see how the majority of our readers felt about the early dump of snow we had last week… I guess there’s more scrooges like me than I thought. 🤣 Check out the results of last week’s poll below. ⬇️
This past weekend we managed to make it out to the Robert Plante Greenhouse Holiday Market 🎄 and it was very busy. The parking lot was jammed right from 9:00 am! Nevertheless it was wonderful to speak with so many local Orléans vendors and see all that was on offer from local shops, makers, artists and craftspeople. We even managed to get in a little bit of holiday shopping done as well! 🎁
This week we’ve got a new Orléans Food Spot Review - a place that will leave you both satisfyingly full 🍣, and wishing that you had your own robot 🤖 to bring you food at home right to your table. Read our review further down in this edition.👇
Also… don’t forget to check out this week’s poll ❓ at the bottom of the newsletter. This week we’re asking: What features and content do you want to see from Orléans Connect? We would be eternally grateful for your feedback. 🙏
As always, here’s all the happenings in Orléans over the next seven days: ⬇️
Winter trees are in full… what’s the opposite of bloom?
Here’s our roundup of upcoming events:
🎄November 21st - It’s a very special night for Orléans! The Annual Tree Lighting and (new) Night Market! The Night Market will be hosted by Amanda Watson of the Heart of Orléans Market (and Original Navan Market). There will be live music, and hot chocolate for the first 300 attendees (provided by BBCR Café), and 500 cookies from Stuffed Cookies by Kat! You don’t want to miss this! On from 5 PM to 8 PM. Tree lighting happens at 6:30 PM ✨ 💗 Support the CRCOC’s “Bring joy to a local family” Campaign by making a monetary donation at the event, or bring along a non-perishable food item🥫
📍290 Centrum Blvd
👢 November 21st - Line Dancing with Stephanie and Lee - starting at 7 PM! Kick up your heels and join for a fun night of line dancing with our favourite duo! Beginners are welcome - come early for a quick lesson, then hit the floor for a boot-stompin’ good time!
📍Legion Branch 632, 800 Taylor Creek Dr
🏫 November 22nd - Henry Larsen Elementary School’s Annual Holiday Market is on from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Browse a wonderful selection of local vendors, buy some treats at the bake sale, and visit with Santa!
📍1750 Sunview Dr
🧡 November 22nd - 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 23rd - Do you love tacos? Check out Taco ‘bout a Festival from 12 PM at Stray Dog Brewing Company.
📍501 Lacolle Way, Suite 6
🛍️ November 22nd - Let’s celebrate together at the Artisan Legion Night Market! From 4 PM - 9 PM join for food, music, crafts and gift! Head over and start your holiday shopping - and swing by the cozy pop-up bar!
📍Legion Branch 632, 800 Taylor Creek Dr
🎄 November 23rd - It’s that time again - Fetch Local Markets Holiday Edition is on from 10 AM - 3 PM. Head out to shop local and enjoy a cheerful indoor holiday market and shop from over 25 local vendors. Note: while they adore your festive furballs, this cozy event is just for humans, so let the pups enjoy some quiet time at home.
📍Ray Friel, 1585 Tenth Line Rd
🎁 November 23rd - Broadhead Brewery is hosting their 3rd annual Happy Holiday Makers Market! On from 11 AM - 4 PM. Featuring arts, jewelry, snacks, a live DJ, free parking and free admission! Please bring donations and non-perishable food items for our friends at the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre.
📍1680 Vimont Court
🎟️ GET TICKETS WHILE YOU CAN! 🎟️
Get tickets while you can - these events will fill up quickly!💨
🎅🏻 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 are filling up VERY quickly!
🍷 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!
🗓️SAVE THE DATES! 🗓️
🌿 The Convent Glen Orléans Wood Community Association’s Environment Committee is hosting a Talk on Invasive Plant Species on Wed, Nov 26th from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Roy Hobbes Community Centre.
❄️ The Mom Market is coming back to Place d’Orléans from Nov 28th - Nov 30th. It promises to be a festive holiday shopping wonderland!
🎅🏻 Santa’s Parade of Lights will be on Sat, Nov 29th, starting at 6 PM, along St Joseph Blvd
🎶 Christmas Variety Show followed by a reception with lite refreshments at Good Shepherd Parish on Nov 30th. Doors open at 6:30 PM, sing-along at 6:45 PM, show starts at 7 PM. By donation.
🎄 The Orléans Holiday Arts Market is on from 10 AM - 4 PM at Shenkman Arts Centres on Dec 6th.
🎁 The Annual Cumberland Christmas Market is on Sat, Dec 6th from 9 AM - 3 PM at 1115 Dunning Road.
Do you have an event you want to see featured here? Let us know!
📰 News you should know about…
💵 It’s been a busy time for budgets! Here are some updates regarding the City of Ottawa’s recently tabled 2026 Draft Budget. Explore these updates from City Councillor Matt Lulloff (Ward 1) for a detailed run down.
📢 City Councillor Catherine Kitts’ latest Community Update shares a range of recent updates, including opportunities to get engaged and provide feedback to upcoming community changes including intersection modifications and new community developments.
📸 Ottawa’s photo radar cameras have shut down. (CTV News)
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 🔦
This week’s Orléans business spotlight is… 🥁 … SUSHI KAN located at 1675 Tenth Line Rd and with another location at 1910 Innes rd..
Sushi Kan has been our go-to all-you-can eat Sushi 🍱 restaurant for years, and we’ve definitely walked away from this restaurant with straining waistband elastics on many an occasion. If you’re looking for an all-you-can eat Asian Fusion restaurant and want to treat the kids to having their food delivered by a robot, then Sushi Kan is the place to go. Check out our full Orléans Food Spot review of Sushi Kan here.
As always, if you wind up eating or ordering from there, make sure to tell them that Orléans Connect sent you.
The proposed city of Ottawa budget is proposing a 💰 3.75% hike to property taxes, meaning that the average homeowner will pay an extra $166 in property taxes in 2026 if the budget passes. Other prices are going up as well, including a 4.5% hike to water, sewer and stormwater, garbage fees will increase another 10%, and transit fees are going up as well. What inflation?!?! Am I right or am I right? 😫
Many thanks to Manon T. for sending in a photo of Miko, Jackson, and Roxy a very cute trio of what I’m guessing is a Classic Yorkshire Terrier, a Yorkie Mix and another Yorkshire Terrier? An absolutely adorable pack. 🐶💛
Submit a photo of your Orléans pet(s) by emailing it to: [email protected]
THIS WEEK’S POLL ❓
What type of content / features do you want to see more of from Orléans Connect?
- 🏠 Featured real-estate properties for sale
- 🛍️ Discounts / offers from local retailers / businesses
- 🎨 📷 Featured local artists & photographers
- 📰 More local news
- 🏆 Best "X" in Orléans guides
- 🎁 Subscriber referral program with rewards for referring subscribers
- 🧢 Physical product featuring Orléans pride
- 🏪 Orléans business directory
- 😇 Spotlight individuals and organizations doing good in Orléans
- 🎪 Organized local events to meet your Orléans neighbours
📊 Results of last week’s poll: Was it too early for this much snow?
🥇 ❄️ Yes - I’m already tires of shovelling snow - 58%
🥈 ☃️ No - I love this season, snow = fun activities, stop being a scrooge Sebastian - 31%
🥉 🚚 I’m moving to warmer climates 🏝️- 11%
