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
- Mayoral Candidates Debate: Leadership for a Liveable Ottawa
Ottawa’s municipal election is just around the corner, and residents will have an opportunity to hear directly from four mayoral candidates at a community debate on Thursday, October 15, 2026,… Read more: Mayoral Candidates Debate: Leadership for a Liveable Ottawa - Video: DCA’s All-Candidates Meeting
In case you missed it – the recording of our conversation with four of the candidates for Somerset Ward councillor in this fall’s municipal election. Ariel Troster, Michael Tay, Nicholas… Read more: Video: DCA’s All-Candidates Meeting - September DCA report
Read all about what the DCA has been up to in our monthly report in the Centretown Buzz! DCA report: Dalhousie Day, 1010 Somerset, councillor candidates, tree equity - 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
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.