The Probus Club of Western Ottawa is part of the international organization of Probus Clubs designed to serve the retired and semi-retired community.

Our club meets on the second Tuesday of each month except during July and August.
The morning begins at 9:45 a.m. for  socialization and signing up for activities followed by a speaker. Topics are varied, interesting and stimulating.

Special social events and outings occur throughout the year.

Western Ottawa Probus meets at the Kanata Baptist Church,
465 Hazeldean Road, Kanata

Visitors are welcome!

At our June meeting, Barry Padolski gave an entertaining and informative presentation on the extensive history of the ByWard Market and how it has evolved. The market has grown with Ottawa, beginning as Bytown 200 years ago. Over the years there were markets in various locations, often competing with each other, but eventually converging on the current location and the present Market Building. From the start, it was the locale to buy produce from area farmers. The other constant was vehicles from horse-carts to Model Ts to the cars of the 60’s. Unfortunately, the vendors went away, and parking, drugs and homelessness have become the current problems. Podolski noted that the City is trying to bring new life to the market with a new management board, increased policing and even the planned replacement of the parking garage with a destination venue.