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HomeAboutAbout UsWhat We OfferOur GovernanceOur ContributorsOur TeamOur SponsorsCareersFAQPrototyping LabMeeting SpacesHybrid EventsBayview MeetupsRequest a TourVirtual TourThe LatestBlogNewsroomCommunity NewsContact Us WE’RE NOW OPEN TO HOST HYBRID EVENTSBAYVIEW YARDS OPENS OUR DOORS TO WELCOME EVENTS BACK INTO OUR SPACE. IN ADDITION, LICENSEES, EMPLOYEES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME BACK TO BAYVIEW YARDS.  THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR EMPLOYEES, TENANTS, AND COMMUNITY REMAIN OUR TOP PRIORITY.    Learn More   Welcome to Bayview YardsBayview Yards is a dynamic and energized hub that serves as basecamp for some of our greatest homegrown technology talent, capabilities and companies. It is the ultimate one-stop business acceleration shop and ‘mash-up’ of technical, business and market services, resources and expertise that helps entrepreneurs and companies launch, grow and thrive, and compete with anyone in the world.Leveraging $38 million from the City of Ottawa, the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada through FedDev Ontario, and more than $1.3 million from founding sponsors, Bayview Yards brings together many organizations that provide services and support to entrepreneurs and firms – all under one roof.And it is home to our anchor tenant Invest Ottawa, which delivers its economic development programs from this new home, and works together with fellow academic, public and private sector program delivery partners to create an even more dynamic hotbed of innovation in our region. Experience Our SpaceWelcome to Bayview YardsBayview Yards is a dynamic and energized hub that serves as basecamp for some of our greatest homegrown technology talent, capabilities and companies. It is the ultimate one-stop business acceleration shop and ‘mash-up’ of technical, business and market services, resources and expertise that helps entrepreneurs and companies launch, grow and thrive, and compete with anyone in the world.Leveraging $38 million from the City of Ottawa, the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada through FedDev Ontario, and more than $1.3 million from founding sponsors, Bayview Yards brings together many organizations that provide services and support to entrepreneurs and firms – all under one roof.And it is home to our anchor tenant Invest Ottawa, which delivers its economic development programs from this new home, and works together with fellow academic, public and private sector program delivery partners to create an even more dynamic hotbed of innovation in our region. Experience Our SpaceBayview yards Announces Gender Diversity and Inclusion GuidelinePlease note: We are dedicated to fostering a safe space where people from all walks of life feel welcome, encouraged and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the conversation. For that reason, we will not tolerate any hate speech and abusive behaviour.Learn More REQUEST A TOUREXPLORE BAYVIEW YARDSSee why we are Ottawa’s epicentre for innovation, business acceleration and job creation.Unique Meeting SpacesPrototyping LabThe Growcer Agri-Tech PodBuilding History & ArchitectureVirtual TourUnique Meeting SpacesLooking for unique meeting spaces to set your events apart? With modern industrial style architecture, masonry panels, flat roof and large windows, Bayview Yards will help you impress your audience and guests. Our multi-functional meeting spaces can accommodate anything from large gatherings of up to 300 people for banquets and corporate announcements, to traditional meetings and breakout sessions in boardroom or classroom set-up. All meeting spaces are equipped with large TV screens or projector screens with HDMI input. The best-kept secret at Bayview Yards is our second-floor terrace. With modern patio furniture and beautiful tropical plants, it provides a private and cozy oasis for corporate cocktails and summer parties.Learn MorePrototyping LabPrototyping LabWelcome to our Prototyping Lab, the creative heart of Bayview Yards. Our facility offers professional services, education, advanced manufacturing, rapid prototyping, innovative showcases and demonstrations. We serve entrepreneurs, startups, established firms and members of our local, national and global innovation community! We provide a gateway to Ottawa’s vibrant and creative ecosystem and beyond.Visit the Prototyping LabThe Growcer Agri-Tech PodThe Growcer Agri-Tech Innovation PodThe Growcer is a social enterprise that manufactures containerized growing systems for remote food production that is designed to work in extreme conditions such as the Arctic. These remote food production systems produce more than 230 pounds of fresh produce per system per month and have been deployed in many regions (such as Churchill, Manitoba), helping to address the agri-food needs of Indigenous Communities.  The firm was recently featured in Fast Company and CBC National, and was among the top 12 candidates for Fast Company’s World Changing Innovation Award in the Food CategoryLeveraging critical support from FedDev Ontario, this pod and associated capabilities are now available to Ottawa innovators, technology developers, entrepreneurs, startups, scaleup companies and aspiring entrepreneurs.  It enables users to beta test, validate and refine different agri-tech innovations, technologies, products and processes in a unique living lab.Learn more about GrowcerBuilding History & ArchitectureBuilding History and ArchitectureConstructed from 1941 to 1947 for the City of Ottawa, City Works Building #4 was established as part of a broader building complex on Bayview Road.   During this era, this municipal works building housed key operational and storage capabilities for the City, including machinery storage and repair shops, stables, offices and stock rooms. Although City Works Yards featured many buildings during this period, most of these facilities have been demolished.Read MoreVirtual TourExperience Our SpaceExperience Bayview Yards through Virtual Reality. Walk the halls of our beautifully restored 1940s building and you’ll learn about our history, our journey to 7 Bayview Station Road, our amenities, and those who call it home. Virtual TourCome Visit Us!Discover the industry-calibre tools and equipment, expertise, and connections that will help you chart a path from idea to global marketChat with technology gurus, big brands and rising stars, angel investors, visionaries and artists…and immerse yourself in possibilityBring us your biggest entrepreneurial challenge and let us help you tackle it head-on and blow past key hurdlesDesign, build and demonstrate your technology together with the resident experts in our Digital Media Lab and Maker SpaceHatch new ideas as you link with brilliant mindsGlow with pride as you marvel at the achievements of our innovators, entrepreneurs and community – and the new jobs, companies and investment that spring from themOur SponsorsSpecial thanks to our generous founding sponsorsOur InvestorsBayview Yards extends sincere thanks to the City of Ottawa, the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada for their significant contribution to this initiative. About UsContact UsPrivacy Policy Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility Lisa Hewston“Greetings, I am the Events & Project Support Manager here at Bayview Yards. I will be overseeing the operations of your event and manage our reception team. I will work closely with my team to ensure your event is a success. I am committed to ensuring the best possible experience for you and your guests. We hope you join us soon.” X Kayla Lauzon“Hello! I am Bayview Yards’ Receptionist. I will be welcoming all guests who enter our space, direct visitors to their destination and answer any requests or inquiries that are made by email or telephone. I’m here to help, so if you need anything don’t hesitate to ask. Have a wonderful event!” × Kayla De JourdanHello! As the Operations Coordinator, I will be your main point of contact throughout your event. I will be by your side every step of the way – from building floorplans, to helping set-up on the day of, you can count on me to fine tune the details and make sure Bayview Yards is the perfect space to host your event. I’m excited to support you in creating an event that your guests won’t soon forget! × Petr MaurPetr is a filmmaker, set producer, photographer, and brand development expert with an impressive set of film production credits. He blends photography with digital media to produce a wide array of marketing materials. Joanne GardnerJoanne is an accomplished, versatile, and driven leader who seeks to work where the social profit, and the corporate business worlds intersect. Her passion lies in developing innovative strategic programs which result in both social and financial return on investment. She has worked in Corporate boardrooms, on the ground on development projects, in government offices, and on the floor on an industrial production line. As the Director of the Prototyping Lab, she combines the learnings from these experiences to lead a creative, passionate, and committed team delivering innovative new prototypes on behalf of innovators, entrepreneurs and emerging tech firms.