Carleton Heights and Area Residents Association is a volunteer-run community association. We work with residents, local business and City officials to grow a healthy, safe and engaged community.
Rink Volunteers
We are looking for community members to support with the management of the skating rink located at the Carleton Heights Park. If interested, please email info@ourchara.ca
Community BBQ
The 2026 Community BBQ was a tremendous success! We had over 400 neighbours come out for great fun, entertainment, and food. Enrbridge helped cook up some delicious burgers and hot dogs, the children loved playing soccer with Rome Flooring and jumping on the bounce house, and many loved their henna art by Mumtaz, face painting by Nora, and music by Junkyard Sympony.
We could not host such an incredible community event without the support of our sponsors:
PLATINUM SPONSORS




GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS
- Rome Flooring
- Farmer’s Pick
- Atlético Ottawa
WifFi is now available at the Carleton Heights Community Center
The City of Ottawa’s Free Public Wi‑Fi service is now available at the Carleton Heights Community Centre. The service is available 24/7 throughout the center.
No password is required. Users simply select “Ottawa Free Public Wi‑Fi / Gratuit” from your device’s Wi‑Fi options and accept the Terms and Conditions displayed on their screen to connect.
More about CHARA
We monitor and report through monthly meetings and minutes, meetings on planning and development proposals, by-law changes and organizes events to bring our community together and support a healthy, safe and sustainable growing community.

CHARA promotes and makes representation to authorities, for example, the City of Ottawa, the Planning and Housing Committee and the Committee of Adjustment on planning and development. Our association hosts an annual BBQ, holiday events, yard sales and is the main force behind the ever popular, community outdoor ice rink. CHARA depends on volunteers’ good nature (residents and businesses) in order to provide a safe and happy environment.
Our funding comes from contributions from the City of Ottawa, especially the rink, private donations and community events.

