Von Allan at the Square Lemon Winter Wonders Craft Market in Ottawa

Hot on the heels of the Ritchie’s Feed & Seed Christmas Bazaar, I’ll be one of the exhibitors at this year’s Square Lemon Winter Wonders Market! Last week I was in Richmond, Ontario and this week I’ll be in The Glebe, in the heart of downtown Ottawa! This Market will be held at the Glebe Community Centre, a really neat venue that started off as a church (the St. James Methodist Church) before being converted into a community centre in the mid-1970s (I think! I included a nice 2005 photo so you can get a sense of the exterior). It’s gorgeous inside and makes for a lovely experience, both for vendors like myself as well as for attendees. In other words, I think everyone will have a great time!

It’s actually going to be a smidgen odd for me. Why? Well, I actually grew up in this neighbourhood and attended various local schools (including Mutchmor Public School, Glashan Public School (junior high school), and then Glebe Collegiate Institute (high school for your normal folks out there!). My mom sure as hell could not afford to live in the Glebe, so we were “Glebe adjacent.” I walked by the Glebe Community Centre pretty regularly as a kid, but I haven’t been in the neighbourhood since my friend Dave died. He lived only a few blocks away. It will be bittersweet experience to say the least, but hopefully a very positive one.

What will I be selling? Well, a full compliment of WOLF’S HEAD graphic novels, plus other comics and graphic novels (including SHEBA THE GREAT!, LOVE, LAUGHTER, AND LOSS: A COMICS COLLECTION, and STARGAZER), as well as Christmas cards, art prints, and so on! Some photos are at the end of this post!

Here are all the details!

Date: November 23, 2025

Time: 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: The Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 2K2

Cost: Free admission (donations to Square Lemon are welcome)!

Vendors: Over 50!

Facebook: Square Lemon Ottawa Facebook Page

Glebe Community Centre (GCC) Visitor Tips:

• The event is held on the second floor, up a set of stairs. There is an accessible elevator for those who need it. Volunteers are also available to help you.

• WIFI is not available on site for use during the event.

• Bathrooms are available for both vendors and attendees.

• The GCC is accessible including disabled parking spots, an elevator (to be used mainly for people with mobility restrictions) and accessible washrooms.

• If you require any assistance during the event feel free to ask a volunteer and they will try their best to accommodate your needs.

Here are some Photos of What I’ll Have Available!

And there will be a few surprises, too!

The Glebe Community Centre