150%$45,060Goal: $30,000

Ottawa Westboro

Unitarian House of Ottawa

25 Walkers|9 Teams|4 Volunteers

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!

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About Unitarian House of Ottawa

Unitarian House is Ottawa's not-for-profit Retirement Residence and Senior Apartments.

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We are a vibrant community of residents, staff and volunteers which offers security, freedom, opportunities for maximum personal fulfillment and comfort in a beautiful setting overlooking the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway.


We are known for our friendly atmosphere, advocacy, and thrive by creating opportunities for residents to share interests, make new long lasting friendships and participate in the wealth of activities taking place throughout the year.

Ottawa Westboro Scoreboard

Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >

Teams
Walkers

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

Full Circle Walkers

Jennifer Brierley

6

8,980.95

2

Whisky Wobblers

Alex Campbell

2

3,700.00

3

Arnolds in Action!

Ian & Suzanne Arnold

1

2,795.00

4

The Walkers

Mary Ellen Onno

2

2,170.00

5

Whickers Way

Sandra Whicker

1

1,725.00

6

Dog Walkers

Jane Futcher

3

1,252.00

7

Sparks

Ken Denison

1

550.00

8

Dream team

Kluew Larissa

1

175.00

9

Thomson Trotters

Eleanor Thomson

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Brigid Rowan

23

12,625.00

2

Jackie Holzman

20

5,798.00

3

Jennifer Brierley

Full Circle Walkers

39

4,625.00

4

Beryl Allport

Full Circle Walkers

26

2,525.95

5

Ian & Suzanne Arnold

Arnolds in Action!

21

2,120.00

6

Mary Ellen Onno

The Walkers

31

1,920.00

7

Alex Campbell

Whisky Wobblers

25

1,875.00

8

Marlene Campbell

Whisky Wobblers

14

1,575.00

9

Maryan O'Hagan

Dog Walkers

12

947.00

10

Anne Orfald

13

890.00

11

Ria Heynen

Full Circle Walkers

5

800.00

12

Sandra Whicker

Whickers Way

13

725.00

13

Ken Denison

Sparks

5

450.00

14

Jane Futcher

Dog Walkers

5

305.00

15

Alison Jones

The Walkers

3

250.00

16

Kluew Larissa

Dream team

2

175.00

17

Marnie Campbell

1

100.00

18

Hans Blokpoel

1

100.00

19

Cynthia Toffanello

1

100.00

20

Desni Toffanello

1

100.00

21

Lynn Collins

Full Circle Walkers

1

50.00

22

Gerry Hogan

Dog Walkers

23

Abira Sivaranjan

Full Circle Walkers

24

Eleanor Thomson

Thomson Trotters

25

Carolina Mendes

Full Circle Walkers

Community Sponsors

Ottawa Westboro (Unitarian House of Ottawa) is super grateful for our fantastic 2025 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Event Day Details

Save the date - TGP Day is September 20, 2025!

Start/Finish Google Map

20 Cleary Ave. Ottawa ON K2A3Z9

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.
  • 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

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Ottawa Westboro Maps

Check out this year's TGP route maps below:

2/5kmView + print!

This year the route will take place entirely on the beautiful campus that surrounds Unitarian House of Ottawa. Participants can choose to do as many laps as they like to rack up those kilometres!

Contact Us


TGP Ottawa Westboro 2025

The TGP Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email ottawawestboro@thegrandparade.org

Got questions about The Grand Parade?
info@thegrandparade.org | 1.877.743.3413