April 2026 Events, Updates And News From ALMA @ ByWard Market
ALMA in April — Don’t Miss This: Events, Energy & More
What's New ?
What it do, Spring? It’s March near the Market.
Golden hour hits different when you’re steps from it all.
🥕 Farmers Market – Get your FRESH Grub ON!
Mar 8, 2026, Mar 15, 2026, Mar 22, 2026, Mar 29, 2026, Apr 5, 2026, Apr 12, 2026, Apr 19, 2026, Apr 26, 2026
Start with a caffeine stop → at Ten Toes Coffee — get that quick dopamine rush, cozy vibes, and right in Landsdowne before heading out. Make your way over to the Farmer’s Market— get your fresh produce, spring seasonal fruits and local maple. Get a quick snack from→ The Rowan for yummy, filling comfort food that hits after a a well deserved grocery shop.
📸 Street Photography Series
March 07
Start with a golden-hour stroll through the ByWard Market — early March light hits different. Pop into Miss Bean for a quick espresso or chai before heading out. It’s cozy, tucked-away, and the perfect pre-walk warm-up ☕🌆
Then make your way to the Street Series Photography Event on March 07 — where city corners, textured alleyways, and everyday moments become the subject. Whether you’re shooting, observing, or just vibing with the creative energy, it’s a chance to see the Market through a new lens 📸✨
Afterward, head over to Rabbit Hole — dimly lit, elevated cocktails, and a space that feels effortlessly cool. Or keep it casual with a late bite at Sidedoor, perfect for sharing plates and lingering conversations. 🍸🥢
Art, atmosphere, and a little night-out energy — March in the Market doesn’t miss.
Community Updates
March in the ByWard — where the pace picks up.
The city’s shaking off winter and stepping into something new. Longer days, louder nights, and experiences that keep you moving — all right outside your door.
See what’s unfolding this month 👇
Ottawa St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Dates: March 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM (Parade Start)
Location: Downtown Ottawa
Details: The city goes green. One of Ottawa’s biggest spring kickoffs, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade brings floats, live performances, music, and full-on festive energy through the downtown core. Expect crowds, colour, and a whole lot of Irish spirit. Perfect excuse to step out and soak up the buzz. 🍀
Moonlight Snowshoeing – Gatineau Park
Dates:
March 6, 2026
March 13, 2026
March 20, 2026
March 27, 2026
Time: Evening (Exact start time provided upon registration)
Location: Gatineau Park
Details: Spend your Friday evenings snowshoeing under the moonlight with an experienced Friends of Gatineau Park nature interpreter. Explore one of four selected winter trails while learning how animals survive the colder months. Your exact starting location will be sent in your confirmation email after registration.
A peaceful, guided winter adventure just across the bridge — layers encouraged. 🌙
Upcoming Events
March didn’t ease in — it showed up ready.
This month is about momentum. Longer days, lighter moods, and programming designed to keep you moving — physically, socially, and mentally.
We start strong with consistency. Every Monday, RE:SET Training keeps the energy grounded and intentional, and every Wednesday, Align with Alma brings midweek balance with Pilates in the spa. It’s your standing reset — built into the rhythm of the month.
Early March also gives us space to give back. ALMA Gives Back (March 6–8) invites the community to show up beyond ourselves — a simple reminder that connection doesn’t stop at our front doors. Drop off items to our Harmony House bin- starting at 5:30pm TODAY in the form of toothbrushes, razors, soaps, wipes, hairbrushes, & deodorant!
On March 7 tomorrow @ 11:00am, the day flows from cozy to creative — Morning Club brings coffee from Cloud Forest Coffee and Mavericks Donuts to the lobby (because small rituals matter), and later that evening, Art of Chocolate Making at 7:30pm turns the party room into something a little sweeter.
Mid-month, St-Patty’s Lucky’s Pop-In keeps things spontaneous on March 13 — because not everything needs a big build-up. Sometimes the best moments are the ones you stumble into.
Then we lean into the hype. Slice Society: March Madness + Pizza Party on March 20 brings the crowd energy — games on, slices flowing, community loud in all the right ways.
And as we close out the month, ALMA Focus Lab (March 24) makes room for lock-in mode. Study + snack, heads down, energy up — because balance is the real flex.
March at ALMA is about showing up — for your goals, your people, and the moments in between.
Your March plans start here.
