The Dalhousie Community Association (DCA) acknowledges that it is located on the traditional and un-ceded Algonquin Anishinabe territory. As settlers, we recognize the Algonquins as the customary keepers and defenders of this land, and we honour their long history of welcoming many Nations to this beautiful territory.
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
- 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 report
Read 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 - Join us to clean up the multi-use pathway
Join us on Sunday, April 26 for Cleaning the Capital! We’ll be taking on the multi-use pathway between Carling Avenue and the Commanda Bridge. As we clean up, we’ll imagine… Read more: Join us to clean up the multi-use pathway - Survey report on major events in the Dalhousie area
In late 2025, the DCA Mobility Committee shared a survey asking area residents for opinions on special events management at LeBreton Flats. The survey results have been summarized into the… Read more: Survey report on major events in the Dalhousie area - March DCA reportRead all about what the DCA has been up to in our monthly report in the Centretown Buzz! “DCA report: New design for Plouffe Park, festival season, hazard zone?” Click… Read more: March 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 president@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.