The Dalhousie Community Association (DCA) acknowledges that Ottawa is located on unceded and unsurrendered Algonquin Anishinabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabe Nation have lived on this territory for millennia. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We recognize the Algonquins as the customary keepers and defenders of the Ottawa River Watershed and its tributaries. We honour their long history of welcoming many Nations to this beautiful territory. We commit to uphold and uplift their voice and values as we do our work.
The DCA is a volunteer-led not-for-profit that was founded in 1984, and is involved with projects and initiatives to improve the neighbourhood. The DCA has various committees that focus on specific areas of importance for the neighbourhood. Find out more about us and learn more about our various committees here. Several committees and groups have grown from the DCA and now operate autonomously, including the Plant Pool Recreation Association.
Latest news
- The BUZZ Municipal Election 2026 Coverage
Looking for more information on the upcoming city and school board elections? The Centretown BUZZ has questioned all the local candidates on their reasons for running and their views on… Read more: The BUZZ Municipal Election 2026 Coverage - August DCA Report
Read all about what the DCA has been up to in our monthly report in the Centretown Buzz! DCA report: The fireworks shock, Strawberry Moon, losing sidewalk space - May DCA ReportRead all about what the DCA has been up to in our monthly report in the Centretown Buzz! DCA report: AGM, dangerous driving on Albert Street, LeBreton festivals Click the… Read more: May DCA Report
- 2026 Annual General Meeting Recap
On May 23, 2026 we held our Annual General Meeting at the Plant Recreation Centre. We heard from speakers: Outgoing DCA President Catherine Boucher gave our year in review, which… Read more: 2026 Annual General Meeting Recap - A chat and farewell: Catherine Boucher, DCA President
Catherine (centre) surrounded by past DCA presidents. As the 2026 Annual General Meeting approaches, we prepare for 2027 knowing that this is the last term for our beloved Catherine Boucher… Read more: A chat and farewell: Catherine Boucher, DCA President - April DCA reportRead all about what the DCA has been up to in our monthly report in the Centretown Buzz! “DCA report: AGM in May, pedestrian near-misses, Street Seats coming” Click the… Read more: April DCA report
When We Meet
All members are invited to the DCA Board meeting, which is normally held via Zoom on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30pm. If you are interested in attending, please contact secretary@ottawadalhousie.ca
DCA Committees meet regularly, at the call of the committee chair. If you are interested in attending a committee meeting, please contact the committee chair. Email addresses for each committee are listed on their committee page.