Hello ORLÉANS!
Welcome to the 46th edition of Orléans Connect.
Well, it sure looks like we’re entering the deep-freeze 🥶 part of winter in the coming days with temperatures forecast as low as -40°C with the 💨 wind chill. So if you’re heading out this weekend, make sure you bundle up appropriately.
And while the temperatures outside will be frightful, there’s tons of indoor events happening over the next seven days in Orléans.
Given all the chaos of geopolitics these days, in this week’s poll we’re asking.. How worried are you about the United States invading 🇨🇦 Canada?
Here’s all the happenings in Orléans over the next 7 days:
Here’s our roundup of upcoming events:
🦫 January 22nd - 25th - A BeaverTails Pop-Up is rolling in with Canada’s favourite freshly made pastries, topped just the way you like! Hours: Thur - Sat 12 - 8 PM, Sunday 11 AM - 7 PM. Debit and credit only.
📍Freshco, 920 Watters Rd
🎨 January 23rd - Join for an evening of creativity at Moose McGuire’s for Paint Night: The Wishing Tree III, at 7 PM. Hosted by Cecilia Chan from Ceci Art Studio.
📍4025 Innes Rd
🎶 January 23rd - Arc of Fire is performing at the Orléans Legion! Join for an evening of dancing from 7 - 11 PM. There will be an optional 3-course dinner from 5 PM - 7 PM for $30.
📍800 Taylor Creek Dr
🏴 January 23rd - Celebrate Robbie Burns Night at the Royal Oak! Join for piping in the haggis, poetry readings, live music and more - from 6 - 9 PM.
📍1981 St Joseph Blvd
❄️ January 24th - Cumberland Farmers Market is hosting a Winter Market, on from 9 AM - 1 PM. Featuring local vendors, farmers and artisans.
📍RJ Kennedy Area, 1115 Dunning Rd, Cumberland
📚 January 24th - The Friends of Ottawa Public Library volunteers are holding a Mammoth Used Book Sale at The Bookworm, the used book store of the Cumberland Branch of the Ottawa Public Library! All books are half price - adult books that usually $2 (still a bargain!) will be $1, and kids/teen books and DVDs will be 50 cents! 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM.
📍1599 Tenth Line
🎶 January 24th - It’s Saturday Breakfast at the Orléans Legion! From 8 AM - 1 PM, breakfasts provided by Prestige Catering.
📍800 Taylor Creek Dr
🌱 January 24th and 25th - Les Serres Robert Plante Greenhouse is hosting their 3rd Annual Winter Market! 150+ curated local vendors. On both days from 9 AM - 4 PM.
🌧️ January 28th - Learn more about the City of Ottawa’s Rain Ready Program, from 7 PM - 8:30 PM at Roy G Hobbs Community Centre.
📍109 Larch Cres
🗓️ WEEKLY EVENTS 🗓️
Looking to beat those winter blues? There are some really awesome things happening weekly in Orléans!
Mondays:
🧘 Tai Chi Class at Orléans United Church, 10 AM - 12 PM,
Tuesdays:
🌙 Tai Chi Class at Aquaview Community Hall, 7 - 8:30 PM
🧠 Trivia Tuesday at Broadhead Brewery, game starts at 6:30 PM.
Wednesdays:
🦪 Oyster Wednesdays at Orléans Brewing Co, 6 - 8 PM (or until quantities are available).
🧠 Taproom Trivia at Stray Dog Brewing Company, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
🧘 Exploring Buddhism: Drop-In Meditation Classes at the Orléans Public Library, 6:30 - 7:45 PM (weekly until Feb 18th)
🧘♀️ Hatha Yoga and Meditation at Alain Fortin Catholic Elementary School, 7 - 8 PM
🌙 Tai Chi Class at Orléans United Church, 7 - 8:30 PM
Thursdays:
🍕 Throughout January, Fire Box Pizza will be popping up at Dominion City Brewing Co from 5 - 8 PM. Dominion City also has Trivia Night on Thursdays starting at 7 PM! 🧠
🔢 Bingo Thursday at Broadhead Brewery, game starts at 6:30 PM
Fridays:
🧘 Tai Chi Class at Orléans United Church, 10 AM - 12 PM
🧠 Trivia Night at Taproom260, starting at 8:30 PM
Sundays:
🎶 The Stray Dog Sunday Jams with Dan Kelly, on from 3 - 5 PM at Stray Dog Brewing Company
🍳 OCCO has started serving Sunday Brunch, from 9 AM - 1 PM. Check out the menu! Kids under 10 are half price!
☀️One week left to enjoy Dominion City Brewing Co’s Jananigans ✨ Check out the full schedule.
🗓️ SAVE THE DATES 🗓️
⛷️ Moonlight Ski Night on Feb 1st from 7 PM - 11:30 PM. Enjoy groomed ski trails, warm drinks and a relaxed evening under the full moon. Family-friendly event. Hosted by the Convent Glen Orléans Wood Community Association, with support of Ski Heritage East, Councillor Laura Dudas and Orléans Waxing Haus.
Queenswood Heights Winter Festival is on Sat, Feb 7th from 1 - 4 PM at Queenswood Ridge Park. There will be skating, sliding, snow games, free face painting, free hot chocolate, prizes and hockey skill building!
👠 Stray Dog Brewing Company and Capital Tease presents - Strut Burlesque on Fri, Feb 13th. Doors at 7:30 PM, show at 8 PM. 🎟️ Get your tickets now!
The Convent Glen Orléans Wood Community Association is holding a Winter Carnival on Feb 14th from 1 PM - 4 PM at Jeanne D’Arc Park (St-Moritz Rink)
🎵 Bedouin Soundclash is coming to Shenkman Arts Centre on Mar 6th. Their sound has been described as a combination of reggae, ska and rock - they bring a huge energy to the stage! 🎟️ Get your tickets!
Do you have an event you want to see featured here? Let us know!
📰 News you should know about…
💗 Get Engaged in the Community:
❄️ Are you a teen who’s looking to give back to the community, and earn your community involvement hours? You can register to be a Snow Angel through the City of Ottawa. A Snow Angel is a neighbour, friend or community member who volunteers to help others by clearing snow or ice from driveways, steps or walkways - especially for older adults or individuals living disabilities. Learn more here! 💗
♿ OC Transpo wants to hear from you! They are developing a new 2026-2029 Accessibility Plan. Share your feedback!
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 🔦
This week’s Orléans business spotlight is… 🥁 … Bellefleur Fitness located at 3095 St Joseph Blvd📍
Bellefleur Fitness is a different kind of fitness gym with a physiotherapy backed team that will give you a fully customized program, a dedicated workout station and ongoing support from their expert coaches. They’re basically the anti-big gym where you can make progress towards your fitness goals in a more intimate and personalized setting.
And as always, if you wind up visiting them, make sure to tell them Orléans Connect sent you.
5,404 federal workers received notices this week their jobs may be affected by the comprehensive expenditure review and resulting federal government job cuts. Tough times for those affected by these cuts, to be sure.
Many thanks to Nina P. for sending in a photo of Queso and Veda, two potcakes from Mexico and Anguilla who have found their forever home in Orléans. They also have their own Instagram account!
Submit a photo of your Orléans pet(s) by emailing it to: [email protected]
THIS WEEK’S POLL ❓
How worried are you about the United States invading 🇨🇦 Canada?
Last week’s poll results: What’s the best 🍰🍦 🍩 Dessert / Sweets spot in Orléans?
🏅 - Chocolat Favoris - 38.5%
🥈 - STUFFED Cookies By Kat - 21.2%
🥉 - Holey Confections- 21.2%
Mavericks Donuts - 3.9%
Juice Dudez - 3.9%
Pâtisserie le caramel - 3.9%
Mr. Puffs - 3.9%
Beyond Café - 3.9%
Cafe Latte Cino - 1.9%
Crumbl - 1.9%
Lokma - 1.9%
Patisserie Fine Delice Royal - 1.9%
Marble Slab Creamery - 1.9%
