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The holiday banners and lights have been hung and Santa has rolled through town. This means the holiday season has officially commenced and the Glebe has every opportunity for you to celebrate with your loved ones. Come deck the halls, find some mistletoe, or check out the festive window displays. We’ve got your holiday event round-up right here.

Christmas Tree Lighting

On Friday, November 25, 2022, at 6 p.m. sharp, the Lansdowne Christmas tree will be lit signaling the beginning of the Ottawa Christmas Market in Aberdeen Plaza.

The Ottawa Christmas Market is an annual outdoor craft and artisan market that runs Friday to Sunday from November 25 to December 23. For a full list of vendors and attractions visit their website here.

Ottawa Christmas Market Hours:
Nov 25-27, Dec 2-4, Dec 9-11, Dec 16-18
Fri 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sun 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Dec 20-23
Tue & Wed 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thu & Fri 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.

If you’re looking to shop local this holiday season there are a number of markets in the Glebe that are holiday themed and perfect for finding a gift for everyone on your list. Also, some outdoor activities to get you out and enjoying the snow!

The Ottawa Farmer’s Market Christmas Market

Lansdowne’s year-round farmers market gets a festive upgrade during the holiday season. The same vibrant market inside Aberdeen Pavilion but this time with Santa visits, live music, a charity gift wrapping station, and some festive contests! More info here.

And for the first time ever, you can earn Glebe Spree stickers for all purchases made at the market!

Aberdeen Pavilion
Every Saturday & Sunday
November 26 – December 18
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Carivibe on Ice

Carivibe has been celebrating Carribean culture in Ottawa for over 20 years. This year, they’ve taken it to the ice! Come skate on the outdoor Lansdowne rink while a DJ pumps some beats on this tropical inspired day. More info here.

Lansdowne Ottawa Skating Rink
450 Queen Elizabeth Drive
Saturday, December 3, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Channel the Flannel by Baby Mama Hustle

Get all your holiday shopping done in one place with this market in the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne. They’re bringing together over 45 vendors of small business owners. There will be food, entertainment, crafts and more. Bring the kiddos and make a day of it in the Glebe! Click here to buy your tickets.

Horticulture Building – 1525 Princess Patricia Way
Sunday, December 4, 2022
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Ottawa Guild of Potters Holiday Sale

If pottery is more your style or you’re in the market for that perfect mug, the Ottawa Guild of Potters Holiday Sale is here to make your season cheery and bright. With more than 30 potters, you’ll find decorative pieces to fill your home or give as the perfect gift. Free admission!

Horticulture Building – 1525 Princess Patricia Way
Fri, Dec 9 – 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sat, Dec 10 – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sun, Dec 11 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ottawa Santa Shuffle

For the athletes in our lives, there’s a 5km fun run and 1km elf walk! Open to all ages and skill levels, this event is in partnership with The Running Room. Make sure to wear your funkiest holiday gear and grab your tickets here.

TD Place
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Opens: 8:30 a.m.
1km – 10 a.m.
5km – 10:30 a.m.

Silent Disco

Come visit the Ottawa Christmas Market and dance under the lights at the stage in Aberdeen Plaza. Your night will be filled with fun tunes and sweet beats. No Registration is required. The event has limited spots available, the first 200 people at the event will receive a headset. More info here.

Aberdeen Plaza
1000 Exhibition Way
Saturday, December 10, 2022
10:00 p.m. – midnight

Breakfast With Santa

For all the tiny humans in your life, there’s a breakfast with Santa to look forward to being presented by OSEG (Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group). Join Santa and his friends at the Ottawa Christmas Market to take photos and share your wishes. All proceeds and donations from Breakfast with Santa will provide opportunities for children and youth to play, learn, and develop through sports. Grab tickets here.

Horticulture Building – 1525 Princess Patricia Way
Saturday, December 17, 2022
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Ottawa 67’s vs. Kingston Frontenacs

Looking for a holiday activity to take your favourite sports fan? The Ottawa 67’s are hosting a “Home for the Holidays” themed game with Home Alone references and Christmas Vacation quotes. Grab tickets here.

Home for the Holidays
TD Place Arena
Friday, December 30 – 2 p.m.

Masquerade 2022 Roller Party

If you’re looking to groove under the lights of the Horticulture Building, then strap on your best roller skates and show us your moves. The Ottawa Quad Session is holding their last roller party of the year with a Masquerade theme. Get tickets here.

Horticulture Building – 1525 Princess Patricia Way
December 30, 2022
8:30 p.m. – 11: p.m.

Hogman-eh!

Looking for New Years Eve plans? Come celebrate Scottish-style with one of the largest Hogmanay celebrations outside of Scotland. The word “Hogmanay” is the Scots word for the last day of the year. Add some cheer to the last day of your year! More info here.

Lansdowne Park
December 31, 2022
6 p.m. – midnight

And last but certainly not least, Glebe Spree. Don’t forget to keep collecting your ballots this holiday season and you could win big! With a $2,500 Early Bird Prize and a $10,000 Grand Prize, someone on the nice list has some good luck coming their way. And don’t forget the 30 Any Day Prizes to be won!

Happy Holidays from your friends in the Glebe!

We may be getting winter temperatures in Ottawa, but the fervour for Canada’s first men’s World Cup appearance in decades is getting hot! Help cheer on Team Canada and your other favourites, right here in the Glebe. We are home to electric sports bars that have the energy and atmosphere to excite sports fans big and small.

Glebe Central Pub has changed their hours to accommodate game times and customer needs. Below you will find a list of the games they are showing this week, and the time the pub will open that morning.

Glebe Central Pub

Week 1
November 23, 2022
Spain vs. Costa Rico 11:00 a.m.
Canada vs. Belgium 2 p.m.
Pub will open at 10:30 a.m.

November 24, 2022
Portugal vs. Ghana 11:00 a.m.
Brazil vs. Serbia 2:00 p.m.
Pub will open at 10:30 a.m.

November 25, 2022
Netherlands vs. Ecuador 11:00 a.m.
England vs. USA 2 p.m.
Pub will open at 10:30 a.m.

November 26, 2022
France vs. Denmark 11:00 a.m.
Argentina vs. Mexico 2:00 p.m.
Pub will open at 10:00 a.m.

November 27, 2022
Croatia vs. Canada 11:00 a.m.
Spain vs. Germany 2:00 p.m.
Pub will open at 10:00 a.m.

Viva México! Margarita Restaurant will be showing Mexico take on their worthy opponents. Look below for game dates and times.

Margarita

November 26, 2022
Argentina vs. Mexico 2:00 p.m.

November 30, 2022
Arabia Saudita vs. Mexico 2:00 p.m.

The Clocktower Brew Pub will be showing all games, with the pub opening at 11 a.m. every day. Same goes for CRAFT Beer Market, open at 11 a.m. each day and ready to help you cheer on your favourite teams!

Our most popular neighbourhood contest is back this holiday season!  

Whether you’re checking off your family and friends who made the “nice” list this holiday or treating yourself after a long year, the Glebe is the place to do it. You’ll be supporting amazing local businesses and giving yourself the chance to win a $10,000 shopping spree!  

If you’re new to the Glebe Spree, playing – and winning – is simple. Beginning November 15, pick up a Glebe Spree passport at any participating business and start shopping. For every $15 spent in the Glebe, you will receive a sticker for your passport. Once you’ve collected $150 worth of stickers, enter your completed ballot at any participating store. You can enter as many times as you like, so do your Christmas shopping, dining and relaxing in the Glebe to increase your chances of winning. 

The Grand Prize is the big one, but there are a few other ways to win. Early shoppers will have a chance to win a $2,500 Early Bird Prize if they enter the contest by December 4 at midnight. All Early Bird ballots will be re-entered into the $10,000 Grand Prize, with a December 31 deadline, to be drawn January 13, 2023. 

The popular Any Day Prize giveaway is back this year. It gives shoppers a chance to win a $100 gift card just by walking into a Glebe shop. There are secret times and locations set up throughout the neighbourhood and if you pop into the right store at the right time – you could win a quick $100. 

Support the businesses in the Glebe and don’t forget your stickers!”
Joy Kardish, 2021 Glebe Spree Grand Prize Winner

And if you’re wondering how to win the Grand Prize $10,000 Glebe shopping spree, there’s no secret to success according to last year’s winner, Joy Kardish. “If people want to win, they must support the businesses in the Glebe and not forget to get your stickers!”. Glebe works to incentivize shoppers to bring their business to the smaller mom and pop shops, rather than the big box stores. A win for the shopper, a win for the business, and a win for the Glebe! 

If you’re looking for recommendations on where to shop in the Glebe, Kardish has a few, “I could say most stores, but mostly McKeen Metro, Bloomfields, Whole Foods, Third Avenue Spa, Home Hardware, Magpie, Davidson’s Jewellers, Glebe Meat Market, Glebe Trotters, J. D. Adam, Cantina Gia, Flippers, 107 Fourth Ave Wine Bar, Wild Oat, and Nicastro’s.” 

This year’s Glebe Spree starts November 15 at 8 a.m. and runs until December 31 at 11:59 p.m. 

Good luck and season’s greetings! 

The Glebe is home to your fully stocked, get-anything-you-need-and-more, familiar grocery stores, but it’s also home to unique and family-run specialty stores where you can get that specific ingredient you can’t find anywhere else.

Take a trip through the stores with us and get inspired for your next shop, and your next meal!

Glebe Meat Market
869 Bank Street

This old-fashioned butcher shop is the perfect place to find all the ingredients you’ll need for a night in, a family gathering, or any holiday. For over 100 years, this family owned, and operated team has served Ottawa a broad array of fresh meats.

La Chingadera
740 Bank Street

One of Ottawa’s best Mexican markets, with fresh and canned authentic Mexican goods. Stop by the shop to peruse the aisles or order your ingredients online right to your door. Don’t forget to look through their wide variety of candies and snacks while you’re at it!

Loblaws
64 Isabella Street
A Canadian favourite, the Glebe is lucky to call Loblaws one of its merchants. While offering quality baked goods, and fresh produce, Loblaws is also a convenient health and wellness destination with in-store pharmacies and dieticians.

McKeen Metro
754 Bank Street

Since 1910, this family-owned business has provided the Glebe, and Ottawa, with fresh local ingredients as well as your mainstream favourites. Their family and team have been providing exceptional service and products for four generations.

Il Negozio Nicastro
792 Bank Street

This family run deli is a celebration of food and Italian culture while serving the Glebe fine cheeses, meats, and an espresso bar. They also make sandwiches and thier porchetta panini with a slice of tomato is a must-try. Come by to check out Salvatore Nicastro’s original ticket coming to Canada in 1959 on their menus!

Seoul Mart
22 Pretoria Avenue

A reliable grocery store for Korean food staples to cook your own recipes at home, and to get inspired on the dishes to come. It also has great grab & go options, including sweet & spicy chicken wings!

The Unrefined Olive
151A Second Avenue

For almost a decade, The Unrefined Olive has made the Glebe their home. Come immerse yourself in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and local specialty food products. They offer their customers the finest and freshest olive oils with two seasons in both hemispheres.

Whole Foods
951 Bank Street
The Glebe is home to the only Whole Foods Market in Ottawa. Whole Foods provides natural and organic foods, with a commitment to sustainable agriculture. Not to mention, a terrific hot food bar!

The Glebe is here to tantalize your taste buds and bring out the inner chef in you! Perfect your classic dish or branch out into unchartered territory. The Glebe, and the grocery shops we are proud to have, are here to help. Happy cooking!

This season, it’s a great excuse to shop sustainably and look good, too. 

The Glebe is a paradise for bargain hunters, eclectic collectors, vintage fanatics, and thrift shoppers. Starting in September and stretching all throughout the Winter you’ll be able to explore local options and handmade goods. 

The Ottawa Farmer’s Market 

As the only year-round farmer’s Market in Ottawa, we encourage you to take advantage of the full-season opportunities for locally made and sourced merchandise. While it is hosted outdoors during the summer months, it gets nice and cozy in Aberdeen Pavilion for the Winter Markets. 

Click here to check out dates, times, and vendors. 

613Flea 

Another Lansdowne staple is 613Flea, a not-for-profit market that features an ever-changing array of homemade treasures and vintage finds. You’ve got two more opportunities to check them out in 2022, before they come back for the 2023 season in the Spring. 

October 15 |10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 
November 19 | 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 

Click here to check out a vendor list and look out for updates! 

The Real Fly Market 

Fly Market brings together artists and designers to feature curated vintage street finds and designer retailers. Come check out the flyest of goods in Ottawa. 

Next Fly Market in the Glebe: October 8 |11 a.m.- 4 p.m. 

It is held in the TOTW parking lot at 581 Bank Street. Follow along on their Facebook page for updates and new dates in the calendar. 

Square Lemon Artistic Association

Love to craft? 

These markets offer 40 local vendors selling their handmade art and items each time. Square Lemon markets always offer a free workshop – something fun and quick to make – because who doesn’t love to craft! 

Their next market will be held on September 25 from 10:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Hosted at the Glebe Community Association – 175 Third Avenue. 

Click here for a full run down of their upcoming 2022 market dates. 

Picnic in the Park

Presented by Baby Mama Hustle, this baby-centric market will be hosted at the Horticulture building at Lansdowne. They’re bringing together 50+ local small business owners for this Fall inspired event. This market is passionate about bringing together local, creative mompreneurs. This is the perfect market for you and the kids! 

September 25 |10am-3pm 
Horticulture Building, Lansdowne 

Click here for more details about the market. 

Signatures Handmade Market 

Since 1983, Signatures has been providing a uniquely Canadian marketplace with over 150 artists, artisans, makers, and designers. Come grab some handmade treasures that will last a lifetime. 

Check them out at their new location, Aberdeen Pavilion, from October 20-23. 

Thursday, October 20 |10 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Friday, October 21 |10 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 22 |10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 23 |10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 

Click here to read up on this exciting exhibit. 

And while you’re in the Glebe, don’t forget to check out our year-round merchants selling preloved goods and clothing.  

Compact Music is a record store that features hit hot off the press, but it also has crates of secondhand vinyl for you to peruse. From Dvorak to Doja Cat, they’ve got you covered. 

Bad Dog co has an amazing selection of curated vintage streetwear. They buy and trade right in store, so it’s the perfect time for a fall clean out. 

Always remember to support local and shop sustainably. The Glebe is a thrifters dream this fall

Summer may be coming to an end (don’t shoot the messenger), but the Glebe has plenty of sports events that are coming in hot! Whether you prefer football, hockey, or soccer, there’s still time to watch your favourite teams battle out their seasons at Lansdowne.

We also have a few special events that are sure to bring out a crowd and a good match. Before we get into our regular season games and extensive options, let’s check out these one day only events.

Gee Gee’s Football Home Opener vs. Queen’s
Cheer on the Ottawa Gee-Gees Football team in their first home game of the year as they take on the Queen’s Gaels.
September 3, 2022 @ 7pm
TD Place Stadium
Grab tickets here.

Atlético Ottawa Canadian Premier League Soccer

And now back to our regularly scheduled programming, don’t miss the last two home games of the regular season. Atlético Ottawa is currently the first-placed team heading into the playoffs. A championship is in sight! Tomorrow is 80’s night, come watch the game or come watch the Capital City Supporters Group, who always bring a ton of energy to every game.

September 2, 2022 @ 7pm vs. Edmonton
TD Place Stadium

October 9, 2022 @ 4pm vs. York United
TD Place Stadium

Grab tickets here.

Ottawa REDBLACKS CFL Football

If football is more your thing, you still have four games and four opportunities to see the Ottawa REDBLACKS this season. They’ve had a tough year, but a recent win against Edmonton has helped turn things around. With the Argonauts game up next, who better to go on a streak against than Toronto?

September 10, 2022 @ 2pm vs. Toronto Argonauts
TD Place Stadium

September 24, 2022 @ 7pm vs. Toronto Argonauts
TD Place Stadium

October 14, 2022 @ 7pm vs. Montreal Alouettes
TD Place Stadium

October 29, 2022 @ 5pm vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
TD Place Stadium

Grab your tickets here.

Ottawa 67’s OHL Hockey

And finally, the Ottawa 67s are gearing up to begin their regular season, beginning with the home opener on October 2. If you can’t make that, no worries, you have 32 other home games to choose from.

SUN 02 OCT | 2:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Erie Otters

FRI 07 OCT | 7:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Kitchener Rangers

SAT 08 OCT | 7:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs North Bay Battalion

SUN 16 OCT | 2:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Guelph Storm

FRI 28 OCT | 7:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Peterborough Petes

SUN 30 OCT | 2:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Soo Greyhounds

FRI 04 NOV | 7:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Barrie Colts

SUN 06 NOV | 2:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Peterborough Petes

FRI 11 NOV | 7:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Oshawa Generals

SUN 13 NOV | 2:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Niagara Icedogs

TUE 15 NOV | 10:30 AM
Ottawa 67s vs Kingston Frontenacs

SUN 27 NOV | 2:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Sudbury Wolves

FRI 02 DEC | 7:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Flint Firebirds

SUN 04 DEC | 2:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Peterborough Petes

FRI 16 DEC | 7:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Oshawa Generals

SAT 17 DEC | 2:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Hamilton Bulldogs

FRI 30 DEC | 2:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Kingston Frontenacs

WED 11 JAN | 7:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Kingston Frontenacs

FRI 13 JAN | 7:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Hamilton Bulldogs

SUN 15 JAN | 2:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Sarnia Sting

FRI 27 JAN | 7:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs London Knights

SAT 28 JAN | 4:00 PM
Ottawa 67s at Hamilton Bulldogs

FRI 10 FEB | 7:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Niagara Icedogs

FRI 17 FEB | 7:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Oshawa Generals

MON 20 FEB | 2:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs North Bay Battalion

FRI 24 FEB | 7:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Windsor Spitfires

SAT 25 FEB | 7:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Mississauga Steelheads

WED 01 MAR | 7:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Kingston Frontenacs

SAT 04 MAR | 2:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Saginaw Spirit

FRI 10 MAR | 7:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Mississauga Steelheads

WED 15 MAR | 2:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Oshawa Generals

FRI 24 MAR | 7:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Peterborough Petes

SAT 25 MAR | 2:00 PM
Ottawa 67s vs Barrie Colts

Grab your tickets to any one of these home games here. Keep an eye on the Ottawa 67s schedule as they release theme games throughout the season! Don’t miss your chance to wear an ugly Christmas sweater to a game or donate a teddy bear at the annual Teddy Bear Toss.

Come spend your fall under the stadium lights, and your winter rink-side.