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Dropzone Open
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Dropzone Open
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CTV Interview with Kevin Dodds and the great lady behind the Inuit children's art collection
Kevin Dodds Art Gallery and Studio — Watch this CTV interview with Kevin Dodds and the great lady behind the Inuit children's art collection to be shown at the Kevin Dodds Gallery tomorrow, Nov. 15, from 12 pm to 5 pm.
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Arnprior Sunday Market
Arnprior Curling Club Inc — 06-Sept Arnprior Sunday Market 9:00 am - 2:00 pm REGISTER VOLUNTEER DETAILS
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ACC Open House and Goldline Pop Up Shop
Arnprior Curling Club Inc — 10-Sept Open House + Goldline Pop-Up Shop 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm REGISTER VOLUNTEER DETAILS
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Luminaries: Light Up the Labyrinth
Galilee Centre — Date: Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
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Fall Market Theme
Riverside Gallery — As the last Arnprior Market of the season and the first market within autumnal equinox, this theme encourages all things fall!
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Fall Market Theme
Bell Park — As the last Arnprior Market of the season and the first market within autumnal equinox, this theme encourages all things fall! From flannel to denim, this theme reflects farm activities and fall classics such as leaves, pumpkins and all the colours of fall.
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Skips Clinics
Arnprior Curling Club Inc — 09-Sept Skips Clinics Begin 6:30 pm - 9:45 pm REGISTER VOLUNTEER DETAILS
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Regular Council Meeting
Dochart Park — Council meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. (unless otherwise posted) at Township Council Chambers located at 2473 Russett Drive, Arnprior.
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Arnprior Ever After Ball - Presented by Valley Play
St. John Chrysostom — An enchanting afternoon with princess meet & greets, dancing, crafts, and activities in support of Teachers Against Poverty (TAP).
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Arnprior Market
Bell Park — Join us every Sunday from 9:00 - 2:00 pm on John Street North to shop 40 vendors along with the amazing downtown businesses.
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FREE live Prophetic Conference with Franklyn Spence (Arnprior, ON, Canada)
59 Madawaska St — Intimacy. Identity. Encounter. A prophetic conference rooted in God's goodness & presence with Franklyn Spence. Sept 18-20, Arnprior ON CDN
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Paint n' Sip Workshop
Nick Smith Centre — Join us Friday, Sept 4th for a step-by-step guided painting class with a local artist. Sip, create, and socialize with friends new and old!
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Ottawa 67s vs Peterborough Petes - OHL Exhibition Game
Nick Smith Centre — Arnprior hosts an exhibition game between the Ottawa 67s and the Peterborough Petes.
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Arnprior Market
Arnprior & District Museum — Join us every Sunday from 9:00 - 2:00 pm on John Street North to shop 40 vendors along with the amazing downtown businesses.
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What it's like to live here
Read the neighbourhood like a local: daily errands, green space, housing, and the current pulse around John Street North.
Daily errands68 nearby
Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.
Walkable core75 close-by
Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.
Green space10 parks & trails
Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.
What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood
Tunney's Pasture A few affordable lunch spots are located near Tunney's Pasture in Ottawa.
Scout's notePomona Lake The harmful algae bloom warning for Pomona Lake has been lifted.
Scout's notePomona Lake The harmful algae blooms advisory for Pomona Lake has been lifted, allowing for safer recreational use.
Scout's noteNew Vietnamese sandwich spot in Kanata A new Vietnamese sandwich spot in Kanata has drawn interest from food enthusiasts.
Scout's noteOttawa Valley Coffee Ottawa Valley Coffee in Arnprior offers a cozy atmosphere with comfortable seating and a variety of drinks and food options.
Scout's noteKrave Bistro Krave Bistro on Elgin Street West is a popular spot for meals and socializing in downtown Arnprior.
Scout's noteThe Cupboard The Cupboard in Arnprior offers a casual dining experience with a focus on local flavors.
Scout's noteGilles Grove The green space locals head to around here is Gilles Grove.
Scout's noteDanny Mac's Danny Mac's is a go-to local spot for a bite around here.
Scout's noteO'Brien Theatre O'Brien Theatre is one of the spots locals tend to point newcomers to around here.
Scout's noteUpdated August 30, 2026
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Police warn against confronting high-risk offender spotted in OttawaOttawa police are cautioning the public not to approach a high-risk violent sexual offender now living in the National Capital Region.Police, Ottawa Ottawa, National Capital Region. CBC OttawaMotorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Chesterville collisionPolice say a motorcyclist has suffered life-threatening injuries following a collision with a truck in Chesterville, Ont. Friday.Motorcyclist, Chesterville, PoliceJunior hockey players in OHL, WHL can seek compensation for alleged abuse, court saysThe Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved an opt-in process for current and former players in the Ontario Hockey League and Western Hockey League who allege they were victims of...The Ontario Superior Court, Junior, JusticeYour one-stop shop for Ottawa's 2026 municipal electionCampaigning is now in full swing for the Oct. 26 election that will decide who governs the City of Ottawa and its more than 1.1 million people from 2026 through 2030. Here's a handy...Your, Ottawa's, Campaigning'Lake America'? Trump's 'utterly ridiculous' renaming met with laughter in KingstonThe mayor of Kingston, Ont., says a snicker is the only response Donald Trump will be getting from his community following the U.S. president's renaming of Lake Ontario as Lake America....Lake America, Trump's, Kingston TheCapital Pride parade returns Sunday after last year's event was cancelled mid-marchThe organizers of Ottawa's Capital Pride festival say they're looking forward to this Sunday's parade after they had to cancel the flagship event last summer when it was halted mid-march...Capital Pride, Sunday, Ottawa's Capital Pride
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Weekend picks in John Street North
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COME TRY RINGETTE
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COME TRY RINGETTE
Discovered · Dated source feed · Confidence: Strong (source, date, venue)
Sun Aug 30
Crafternoon Kids with Craft Cycle
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Crafternoon Kids with Craft Cycle
Discovered · Dated source feed · Confidence: Strong (source, date, venue)
Sun Aug 30
Ecstatic Dance with DJ Paz at Resonance
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Ecstatic Dance with DJ Paz at Resonance
Discovered · Dated source feed · Confidence: Strong (source, date, venue)
Sun Aug 30
Family Mushroom Walk
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Family Mushroom Walk
Discovered · Dated source feed · Confidence: Strong (source, date, venue)
Sun Aug 30
Fitzroy Harbour Show and shine for Special Olyimpics Arnprior
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Fitzroy Harbour Show and shine for Special Olyimpics Arnprior
Discovered · Dated source feed · Confidence: Strong (source, date, venue)
Sun Aug 30
MDCAS Farmers Market
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MDCAS Farmers Market
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What is happening in John Street North this week?
John Street North has 3 current event listings. Current picks include Richmond Fair, Josh Thomas: jiggle, jiggle, Hilary Duff at Canadian Tire Centre.
Are there free things to do in John Street North?
There are 3 event listings that look free or no-cost near John Street North, including Richmond Fair, Josh Thomas: jiggle, jiggle, Hilary Duff at Canadian Tire Centre.
What local news matters around John Street North right now?
Capital Pride returns to John Street North on Sunday following last year's mid-March cancellation, while police warn residents against confronting a high-risk offender spotted in Ottawa. The force is also seeking to identify a group suspected in a downtown stabbing and possible victims of underwear theft in Ottawa and Gatineau. Additionally, seven international researchers have been tapped to work on projects out of the University of Ottawa, and the local Nepalese community expressed deep sorrow over deadly floods back home.
What is John Street North good for day to day?
John Street North has 12 food and drink places and 4 mapped parks in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.
What are homes like in John Street North right now?
Tiny Local Adventure currently sees 17 home listings in or near John Street North, with a median asking price around $495,000.
Is John Street North a good place to live?
John Street North has 3 parks and green spaces, 12 places to eat, and 56 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.
What is John Street North known for?
John Street North is known locally for landmarks like O'Brien Theatre, its 12-strong food and drink scene.
What's happening in John Street North this week?
There are 30 events on this week in and around John Street North, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.
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What is there to do in John Street North?
John Street North has 3 parks and green spaces, 12 places to eat, and landmarks like O'Brien Theatre. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in John Street North?
Most of John Street North is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.
How do I get to John Street North?
John Street North sits in Ottawa, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in John Street North?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around John Street North, and can connect you with a local agent.