Ottawa Parkdale
Abbeyfield Ottawa
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The Grand Parade is a family-friendly fundraiser walk that helps local charities who support aging Canadians and their families. Team up, walk, and fundraise with us on Saturday, September 20, 2025!
About Abbeyfield Ottawa
Canadian seniors living alone face a higher risk of developing dementia compared to those living with others. Loneliness and social isolation, often associated with solitary living, are significant risk factors for cognitive decline, including Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
One innovative solution is Abbeyfield Society Houses. These exist worldwide to enable seniors to stay in their communities in safe, affordable, family-style shared housing designed to foster companionship and ward off social isolation.
Abbeyfield Ottawa is one of these non-denominational homes and is open to any senior capable of independent living. Incorporated as a registered charity and not-for-profit, the home is overseen by an experienced volunteer board of directors. The home houses 10 residents, each of whom have their own bedroom and bathroom. Residents share lunch, dinner, and a self-serve breakfast from a well-stocked breakfast bar. Snacks, drinks and companionship are available throughout the day.
Like any family home, there is a communal lounge, dining room, kitchen and laundry and a guest room for visitors. A small staff attends to the daily House operations, including shopping for and preparing and serving meals, and overseeing maintenance of the house and grounds.
Time and again, Abbeyfield residents say how lives have improved dramatically after moving into their Abbeyfield home. They value the companionship they have found and friends they have made. They speak of a sense of belonging, and many say they have found renewed energy and interest in life, through activities, events and shared experiences.
PHONE: 613 729 4817
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Event Day Details
Save the date - TGP Day is September 20, 2025!
Start/Finish Google Map
425 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Schedule
- 10:00 am: Meet Check-in
- 10:45 am: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
- 11:00 am: Move Send-off
- 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2026!
Not able to join us at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
- Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
- Rest Stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
- Signage: Routes will be well-signed with bold branded TGP signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals and rest stop hosts will provide support along the route.
- Walkers 12 and Under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at The Grand Parade except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >
Check-In
- All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, September 20, 2025 must check-in upon arrival.
- Please Note: There is no registration fee to participate in The Grand Parade but fundraising is encouraged.
- T-shirts! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a TGP shirt as a thank you on Event Day, while supplies last.
- Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange shirt pickup the week of the event.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Handling Money
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the TGP Head Office.
- Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to The Grand Parade with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to TGP Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a cheque (made out to “The Grand Parade”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the TGP Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.
Waivers
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before TGP Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.
- Waiver forms will be available at check-in on TGP Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Good shoes for walking
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for
2024 TGP Photos
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Contact Us
TGP Ottawa Parkdale 2025
The TGP Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email ottawaparkdale@thegrandparade.org