Glebe House Tour

Join us on Sunday, September 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. for a special opportunity to tour homes in Ottawa’s historic Glebe neighbourhood.

Due to the recent fire on Fourth Avenue, one of our original participants is no longer able to open their home for this year’s tour. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family during this difficult time.

Thanks to the swift efforts of our volunteer team and the generosity of two additional homeowners, we are pleased to confirm that this year’s tour will feature six homes, one more than usual.

We’re deeply grateful to all the homeowners who so graciously open their doors and to the dedicated volunteers who make the Glebe House Tour possible.

Your ticket grants you access to these beautifully curated homes and helps support a subsidy program for Ottawa families and children with special needs, allowing them to take part in programs offered by the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group (GNAG).

This self-guided tour lets you explore at your own pace, with knowledgeable volunteers at each home to answer your questions. Stroll through the neighbourhood or hop on our complimentary shuttle bus. Afterward, relax at the Glebe Community Centre between 2:30 and 5 p.m. with a complimentary tea service and delicious homemade baked goods.

Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 on the day of the event and are available at the Glebe Community Centre or online at gnag.ca under the “Events” section. Children 12 and older require their own ticket. Babies in arms are welcome free of charge. Tickets are limited – get yours early!

We are looking for additional volunteers to help on the day of the tour. Volunteers will arrive at their assigned home around 12 noon and stay until just after 4 p.m. The house leader will assign each volunteer a room and provide notes with key details to share. When visitors arrive, volunteers answer their questions and help manage the traffic flow in the house. At the end of the tour, volunteers are invited to join us for tea at the Glebe Community Centre.

For more information about volunteering, please contact clare@gnag.ca.