ZAC Vanier BIA

Not suburban, not downtown, Vanier sits on the cusp of the downtown core for a small-town feel with a sense of connection and family. Centrally located, minutes from downtown, and surrounded in other bustling neighbourhoods, we’re one of the most diverse and eclectic areas in the city.

Built on Indigenous land, based on a rich history of francophone culture, we now proudly boast the highest population of Indigenous people in Ottawa, the highest population of Inuit people outside of Nunavut, and the highest population of newcomers in the city.

We’re really proud of our international placemaking award for the Vanier HUB, a community space that we built together, where families and people gather and partake in inclusive, diverse and bilingual activities.