Hello ORLÉANS!
Welcome to the 67th edition of Orléans Connect. As always, welcome new subscribers! 👋 Given this edition’s number, we just hope no teens or pre-teens are subscribed to this newsletter. Though from what our daughter tells us, we’re old, and that particular meme is not cool anymore… so you know, there’s that.
Many thanks to everyone that send in their pet photos last week! 📸… we’re getting very close to revealing the prize pool for the contest, so stay tuned for that! Make sure you’re following is on Instagram and Facebook.
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This week’s Food Spot Review 🍯 features a place inside of another place. It’s somewhere where you can go on a hot summer day and either cool off with some amazing fruit cocktails and milkshakes or indulge in some amazing crepes and waffles. Read the whole review here.
And of course, don’t miss this week’s poll ⬇️ - today we’re asking: What is your favourite Seafood 🐟 restaurant in Orléans?
Here’s what’s going on in Orléans over the next 7 days…
Many thanks to local mural artist Jordan Childs for letting us use this photo of a mural he recently created in partnership with the Heart of Orléans BIA. Make sure to check it out at 240 Centrum Blvd, and check out Jordan’s Instagram.
WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS
There is so much going on in Orléans, we’re keeping the weekly recurring events up to date on this page: Weekly Orléans Events! Grab some friends and check out the awesome variety of events - something happening all the time!
Here’s our roundup of upcoming events:
🎤 June 26th - It’s Karaoke Night from 8 PM - late at Stray Dog Brewing Company. Come as you are, sing what you love, and have a blast! No cover.
📍501 Lacolle Way
🎶 June 26th - Head over to the Orléans Legion for Line Dancing Night with Stephanie and Lee! Dust off your boots and hit the floor for a night of fun, rhythm and good vibes. Everyone is welcome! On from 7-11 PM, no cover charge.
📍800 Taylor Creek Dr
⚡June 26th - A tribute to Grease at the Shenkman Arts Centre featuring a superb cast who will leave you spellbound with their uncanny portrayal of Grease and the greatest music of the 50’s and 60’s. Buy tickets online. Show is on at 7 PM.
📍245 Centrum Blvd
🧠 June 26th - It’s 80s and 90s Musical Bingo at Taproom260 - from 8:30-10 PM. Think you know your music? Put your ears to the test. Grab your friends, sing along and win some awesome prizes!
📍260 Centrum Blvd
👨🌾 June 27th - The Cumberland Farmers’ Market is on from 9 AM-1 PM. Indoor and outdoor vendors - broad range of local producers and makers.
📍1115 Dunning Rd, Cumberland
🎾 June 27th - Ready to try Tennis? The Orléans Tennis and Pickelball Club is hosting their Adult Red Ball Weekly Tennis on Saturday mornings from 9-10 AM. Registration is open - sign up today!
📍1257 Joseph Drouin Ave
🌻 June 28th - Come out and support local vendors at The Original Navan Market! On from 9:30 AM - 2 PM. This open-air market features over 220 vendors, including a youth entrepeneur section! There’s a family fun zone, tons of fresh food and drink options.
🧺 June 28th - Quilty Pleasures Garage Sale - turn those “what was I thinking?” moments into fresh fabric! Rent a table and sell your old stash and notion for a QP gift card, plus a 20% bonus. Or just come by and shop! Event on from 10 AM - 2 PM.
📍2211 St Joseph Blvd
🏃🏾♀️June 28th - Orléans Women’s Run Club - meet up at Café Amore’s parking lot at 8 AM for warm-up. 5 KM run, all paces welcome. Post run, enjoy a coffee at the café with the group!
📍2409 St Joseph Blvd
🐴 June 28th - Animal Helpers played an important role in rural life during the 1920s and 30s. Head to the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, between 10 AM - 3 PM to learn about heritage breed farm animals who spend their summer at the museum, including horses, pigs, chickens, geese, ducks and more. Explore how animals continue to help with important jobs and tasks today with special guests: Ottawa Valley Border Collie Club, Prettiest Petal Farms, Wilhaven Ridge Alpacas and more. Hands-on demonstration of large-scale model locomotives!
📍2940 Old Montreal Rd, Cumberland
💥 June 28th - Entertainment Ink! is hosting the Orléans Comic Book and Novelty Show, from 11 AM - 5 PM. There will be local comic vendors, novelty/toy vendors, craft vendors, artisans and writers. People encouraged to dress up and Cosplay!
📍Place d’Orléans
🐈 June 28th - It’s Ottawa Kitten Rescue’s 6 Year Anniversary Party! 12-4 PM. There will be a Silent Auction, 50/50 draw, OKR merch and actual kittens to meet! All proceeds support food, shelter and medical care for rescued kittens in Ottawa. Great cause, great beer and great company!
📍Broadhead Brewery, 1680 Vimont Crt
🏳️🌈 June 30th - It’s Orléans Pride 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser on from 6-10 PM at the Royal Oak Orléans. There will be live music, a raffle and silent auction. Funds raised go to the Ten Oaks Project, a local 2SLGBTQI+ organization support children, youth and families.
📍1981 St Joseph Blvd
🇨🇦 Canada Day is on July 1st! Here’s your round up of options in and around Orléans:
🎶 Celebrate at the Orléans Legion. There will be a full day of live music, food, fun and community spirit! 11 AM - 5 PM Rain or shine!
🌭 Free BBQ and Kids Entertainment from 11 AM - 1 PM at the Baitun Naseer Mosque at 2620 Market St, Cumberland
🎉 Queenswood Heights Communidty Association is hosting a Canada Day celebration at Queenswood Centennial, from 12-8 PM. BBQ, cotton candy, bouncy castles, music, raffle, vendors, games, prizes!
🎆 Free Canada Day Fireworks at 813 Shefford Road, starting at 9:15 PM with DJ Animal will be spinning his hits leading up to the show. Arrive early for the best viewing spots! All of the east end City Councilors will be present for this event.
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW 🎟️
✨ The Unofficial Tribute Show - Taylor: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift Music on July 2nd at 7 PM at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Tickets $56/each. Celebrate the great pop icon of our time with this brand-new international production. Starring international recording artist, Josette, alongside a full international band, choreographed dancers, replica Eras costumes and theatrical lighting and special effects.
🗓️ SAVE THE DATES 🗓️
The Heart of Orléans Market is on Sun, July 5th from 9:30AM - 2 PM.
🎶 Something new is coming to the Heart of Orléans this summer! It’s Orléans Unplugged, a free outdoor music series bringing local talent, community vibes and laid-back summer evenings to the Orléans Town Centre courtyard. On every Friday at 6 PM, beginning July 3rd.
🐕 The Fetch Local Market is back, this time, it’s a night market, on July 11th, from 4-9 PM, at Ray Friel Rec Complex. Grab dinner, stay a while and explore what the 40+ local businesses have to offer!
🎵 A brand new special event is coming to Orléans! It’s Music in the Woods, a special event including live music, kids zone, and a wide variety of food and drink options. This event is on July 25th, from 1-7 PM. People are encouraged to take active transport - walk or bike along the scenic Ottawa River pathway to get to the event. Hosted by the Convent Glen Orléans Wood Community Association at Roy G Hobbs Community Centre.
Do you have an event you want to see featured here? Let us know!
🗞️ NEWS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: 🗞️
💪 Local Rotary Club hands out Young People of Character Awards. (Orléans Star)
🚔 Ottawa Police have updated the suspect description in relation to a sexual assault at Heritage Dog park, located at 6160 Orléans Blvd. (Ottawa Police)
📰 The Orléans Star’s distribution of it’s physical paper is changing to Canada Post. Residents can still pick it up at various retail locations including Sobeys, Metro, and the Canadian Tire store on Innes.
🐺 The City of Ottawa, in response to a Coyote attack earlier this month at Lalande Conservation Park in Orléans is now evaluating whether aversion conditioning can be safely and effectively implemented with the Coyotes in the park. The goal is to find a humane, and long-term solution. (CTV News)
🐓 A new Chick-fil-a is opening it’s new restaurant today, June 25th at 4280 Innes Rd. It’s a locally owned and operated store is only Canada’s 30th Chick-fil-A location. (CTV News)
🌇 Curious about what all the high-rises going up in Ottawa are? Here’s a good list.
This week’s Orléans business spotlight is… 🥁 … Honey Drip located at 4230 Innes Rd📍
With its location inside the Shawarma Palace, Honey Drip is a juice and crèpe spot that uses juices from fresh fruits, cold-pressed daily to provide a healthy boost or a sweet treat. Make sure to check out this amazing spot in Orléans where you can get the authentic taste of Lebanese juices.
As always, if you wind up visiting them, make sure to tell them Orléans Connect sent you.
The spatial layout of modern Orléans directly reflects the land divisions established by mid-19th-century pioneer families. Initially known as the Village of Saint-Joseph d'Orléans, the community emerged along the boundary lines of Gloucester and Cumberland Townships. Early settler families carved out large agricultural tracts from the dense forest, establishing property boundaries that still dictate modern road alignments, commercial zones, and public spaces.
Many thanks to Ashley M. for submitting Cookie. He was found a scared and tiny 6 week old kitten by the side of the road in 2022. He’s now one of the sweetest cats with the biggest purrsonality.
Submit a photo of your Orléans pet(s) by emailing it to: [email protected]
Check out this home with a fully interlocked stone patio, inground pool, deck space, and storage shed featuring 5+1 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Check out the full listing here.
Photo courtesy of Re/Max Hallmark Realty Group, Brokerage & Realtor.ca
What is your favourite Seafood 🐟 restaurant in Orléans?
Last week’s poll results: What is the best Martial Arts 🥋 Gym in Orléans?
🥇- Surge MMA - 42%
🥈- Douvris Martial Arts- 17%
🥉- Bigode Martial Arts & Fitness - 8.3%
🥉- Orleans Martial Arts Kung-Fun Patenaude - 8.3%
🥉- Gracie Barra Ottawa East - 8.3%
🥉- Ipon Wado Karate Ottawa - 8.3%
🥉- Inspire Taekwondo - 8.3%
