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Barrhaven Patio Guide
The warm summery weather is finally here so get out and enjoy it on one of the many patios in Barrhaven. Whether you're looking for a great meal, a cup [...]
Ottawa Police Service Programs to Help Businesses
Our Barrhaven Business Improvement Area Executive Director, Andrea Steenbakkers, had the opportunity to join BIA colleagues from across the city at an all-members meeting hosted by the Ottawa Coalition of Business [...]
Treat Your Mom this Mother’s Day – It’s On Us!
❤️ Celebrate your mom this Mother's Day in Barrhaven! ❤️ We are giving one lucky email subscriber a $200 gift card to any Barrhaven BIA business just in time [...]
Ramadan in Barrhaven
Barrhaven is home to many restaurants and cafés that are adapting their schedules and menus for Ramadan. During this holy month, some local eateries stay open later into the evening [...]
Legacy Award Winner – Nepean School of Music
In November 2025, the Barrhaven BIA honoured 7 of our community’s oldest independently operated businesses with Legacy Awards. Barrhaven’s business community was built by visionaries, like these businesses, who believed [...]
Understanding the Role of a Business Improvement Area (BIA)
Building a strong, vibrant community requires many partners working together: from businesses and property owners to the City and community organizations. Each plays a different role in shaping how our [...]
