Blog - What's on Westport

17April2023April 17, 2023

Chilifest 2023

The Rideau Vista Chilifest, which happened at the Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch 542 this past Saturday brought together various chili connoisseurs to help fundraise for the school’s end-of-year field trips. There were multiple chili recipes to sample, a silent auction, a people’s choice vote for the best chili, and just a wonderful reason to get out in Westport on a Saturday. Well done to all involved in the organization, preparation and “production” of all the yummy food. Here are a few photos we took while at the event:

17April2023April 17, 2023

EventBy Trevor Connell

Spring Market and Outdoor Show

The Westport Market is officially back for 2023! This past Saturday, they hosted their 2nd annual Spring Market and Outdoor Show at the WTC Communications Centre (Westport Arena) where they gathered over 60 vendors and hundreds of visitors. There were artisans, crafters, bakers, service providers and vendors of every type. There was literally something for everyone. With the temperatures cooperating, it was a beautiful day to be out and about in Westport. The next Westport Market event will be their opening day of the summer market, currently slated to start Saturday May 20th. Here is a snippet of photos from...

The Westport Holiday Shop ‘N Hop Weekend 02 – Day 04

05December2022December 5, 2022

EventBy Trevor Connell

The Westport Holiday Shop ‘N Hop Weekend 02 – Day 04

Saturday was the last day of the Westport Holiday Shop ‘N Hop. There were 2 Christmas Markets, plenty of shopping at the local businesses, pet photos with Santa at Wags Whiskers and Wings, another wreath-making workshop at Watercolour Westport, and live music at the Westport Brewing Company and The Cove Inn. With the rains moving in throughout the day, there was concern it would slow people from visiting but there was a steady flow of patrons through the markets and both live performances. We had a blast documenting both weekends. We hope you’ll enjoy the last set of photos and...

The Westport Holiday Shop ‘N Hop Weekend 02 – Day 03

04December2022December 4, 2022

UncategorizedBy Trevor Connell

The Westport Holiday Shop ‘N Hop Weekend 02 – Day 03

Friday was the start of the second weekend of festivities in Westport for the Westport Holiday Shop ‘N Hop. Business owners and operators wore their PJ’s to work; lots of sales going on at the local businesses to help with your shopping needs; Steve Kennedy wandered the village playing Christmas Carols; free horse-drawn carriage rides were available throughout the village, and Santa even made an appearance at The Victorian Suites. It was another great night in the village! Enjoy the photos/video below.

The Westport Holiday Shop ‘N Hop Weekend 01 – Day 02

01December2022December 1, 2022

EventBy Trevor Connell

The Westport Holiday Shop ‘N Hop Weekend 01 – Day 02

Last Saturday saw the second day of the Westport Holiday Shop ‘N Hop in downtown Westport. If you were in the village, you know it was hopping. From the Westport Market Christmas Edition, to the Santa Claus parade, to the wreath making workshop at Watercolour Westport, to the party at The Cove Inn with Henry Norwood and Shawn McCullough, there was something for just about everyone. Top it all off with the local businesses offering discounts and activities of their own in their shops, you’d have a hard time leaving Westport at the end of the day without a bag...

The Westport Holiday Shop ‘N Hop Weekend 01 – Day 01

29November2022November 29, 2022

EventBy Trevor Connell

The Westport Holiday Shop ‘N Hop Weekend 01 – Day 01

The Westport Holiday Shop ‘N Hop is a local event bringing crafters, artisans, bakers, shops, businesses and the community together during the holiday season. The event is chock full of amazing activities that this year it’s happening over the course of TWO weekends. I thought I was going to be able to make one blog post for the entire weekend but there are just too many photos to include in one post. Watch out for Day 2’s post coming real soon. Friday November 25th was the first day/night of this year’s Shop N Hop. There was an outdoor market hosted...

17October2022October 17, 2022

PhotosBy Trevor Connell

Fall Colours & Stormy Weather

It can't all be blue skies and smooth sailing. That's what you have to keep telling yourself when you are out and about in October in South Eastern Ontario. What the weather forecast was predicting yesterday was...

28September2022September 27, 2022

EventBy Trevor Connell

Westporch Festival 2022

Another year of Westporch Fest has come and gone. For many of you that were worried we couldn't top last year, we did it! We had more porches, more people and more smiling faces in our little village than ever before. The weather was perfect again and the day's events didn't disappoint.

22August2022August 22, 2022

PhotosBy Trevor Connell

MUSICwestport 2022

Saturday August 20th, 2022 saw the return of MUSICwestport: an all-day music festival in Lockwood Park, complete with bands, kid's activities, an artisan market and a barbecue.

04July2022July 4, 2022

PhotosBy Trevor Connell

The Westport Market: Summer 2022

Have you been to the Westport Market? Every Saturday from 9am – 2pm, local artisans, farmers, bakers and craftspeople gather to display and sell their latest creations. With over 35 vendors this past Saturday, it was a great time to get out and document the event. The sun was shining, the temperature just right. A perfect day to see some smiling faces. Below are some images I took of the event. As you can see, there is pretty much something for everyone. The Westport Market runs every Saturday until Labour Day weekend.