Events

An incredible $26,500 has been raised so far for Ottawa First Responders Foundation! AND It’s not too late to give! All donations go directly to supporting the mental well being of Ottawa’s First Responders and their families.
Please give to a fundraising team or participant in thanks for their participation here!
When someone needs help, they call first responders. Let’s make sure when they need help, they get it. Run or walk in support of Ottawa’s First Responders on Saturday, October 18! This event is a fundraiser for Ottawa First Responders Foundation. Rally your friends, family, and colleagues and show your support for those who show up for your community every day.

Their primary mission is to provide the healthiest possible food choices by engaging and inspiring the Kanata community.

Services are provided to all residents of Kanata who self-identify as needing food assistance.

Services are provided regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, income or religion. The organization is non-sectarian, non-denominational, non-partisan, working for the best interests of its members and clients.

It’s that time of year when kids everywhere are making their lists and checking them twice. For many children in Ottawa, however, it’s a little different – this year, more than ever. Their hoped-for toy may not be under the tree waiting Christmas morning unless we have your help.
The Help Santa Toy Parade is back on track for 2025 for our 56th year! The parade will be occurring on November 22, 2025 at 11:00am.
We are so excited to have everyone lining the streets to cheer on Santa as he delivers joy to children everywhere.
Give generously to the “Help Santa Campaign” where your donations will go directly to support the important work of CTV and MOVE 100’s Toy Mountain in support of Ottawa's Toy Mountain. Toy Mountain gives toys to local families that might otherwise not be able to have gifts at Christmas.
There will be a new route this year. It will be in a similar location. Stay tuned for the update!

Help us build CTV and MOVE 100’s Toy Mountain in support of The Salvation Army.

The parade, anchored by the jolly man in red, will make its way from St. Jerome Elementary (4330 Spratt Rd) north to École Bernard-Grandmaître (4170 Spratt Rd)—a joyful celebration for all to enjoy!

If you wish, please bring a new, unwrapped toy to help brighten the season for families in need across Ottawa.

Santa’s Parade of Lights is a Christmas parade that takes place at night on the last Saturday in November each year. The parade makes its way along St-Joseph Blvd. in Orleans.

This parade was created in 1998 by Gloucester Firefighters supporting local charities. Today, Santa’s Parade of Lights is proud to entertain crowds in excess of 120,000 people with over 3000 participants both young and old. Toys and cash donations are collected by Firefighters walking the route which are then donated to the Salvation Army’s Annual Toy Drive.

Each entry is decorated in many types of lights by local schools, businesses, and community groups who put hundreds of hours into making their entry unique. This parade is quite unique and really lights up the night sky!