150 Marketplace · Barrhaven
Community Powered by Cobu
What it's really like to live in Ottawa's most connected apartment community straight from the residents who call it home.
Cobu gives residents at 150 Marketplace a place to share community updates, recommendations and everyday questions.
Residents can explore interest groups such as Foodie Group, 150 Marketplace Bookclub 📖, and Dog Group.
Check Cobu for current group plans and event information.
Groups are open to all residents. 150 Marketplace residents have formed 7 active interest-based groups. Here are the most popular.
Welcome to the foodie group! We're all about food and friends. You can expect us to get together often to share everything from potlucks to take-out, taco trucks to prix-fixe, and cooking up our own culinary delights too. What to bring? This will vary by gathering so check the description for details or ask in the discussion section — and always be sure to bring a healthy appetite! Have an idea for our next foodie adventure? Schedule a gathering and let's eat!
A monthly book club for residents. Suggest titles, vote on picks, share thoughts, and join neighbors for discussion. All readers welcome!
Here, doggy! In this group, we and our canine companions will get together regularly to do fun activities like walks in the neighborhood, trips to the dog park, and puppy play dates. What to bring? This will vary by gathering so always be sure to check the gathering's description for details or ask in the discussion section. When in doubt, don't forget your leash, ball, & some poop bags! Have an idea for our next puppy play date? Schedule a gathering!
A hint of nutmeg..." Welcome to the tasting group! In this group, we explore the world through our sense of taste: wine, beer, whiskey, cocktails - you name it! You can expect us to get together often to share our favorite things to taste or go out to a restaurant or bar for a more formal tasting of something special. What to bring? This will vary by gathering, but always be sure to bring your taste buds! Be sure to check the gathering's description for details and whether you should bring your own favorite beverage to share with the group. If in doubt, start a discussion thread. Have an idea for the next tasting adventure? Schedule a gathering!
Play bridge, learn bridge, meet new friends.
Real conversations from verified residents at the 150 Marketplace community.
I love Burgers and Fries Forever (BFF). They have excellent smash burgers and they're open late. I recommend "The Melt" burger.
My favourite spot to dine is Pinelopi’s Greek Kitchen. Piper Arms is also a great casual place to eat.
My absolute favorite spot is Indigo. There’s something so comforting about walking in and being completely surrounded by shelves full of books.
I love living at 150 Marketplace Avenue and be part of the towers community.
Frequently asked questions about community life at 150 Marketplace.
The resident community at 150 Marketplace is friendly and active on the property's community platform, with a 98% participation rate. Residents share local tips, swap book recommendations, and welcome neighbors. One resident wrote, "I love living at 150 Marketplace Avenue and being part of the towers community." Another offered to loan out a book they owned after a discussion about "The Covenant of Water." For prospective renters, this shows a genuinely engaged group of neighbors who talk and help each other regularly.
Residents at 150 Marketplace organize gatherings through the community platform, and one recent example is a Halloween Party scheduled for October 13th from 4 to 7pm, described as open to all for "spooky festivities." Beyond that, interest groups like the Foodie Group and Dog Group are set up to plan potlucks, walks, and get-togethers. This matters for new residents because it shows events are resident-driven, giving you real chances to join in and meet people nearby.
Yes. Residents at 150 Marketplace interact regularly on the community platform, sharing recommendations and helping one another. When a neighbor asked about the book "The Covenant of Water," another resident replied, "I have a copy, would be happy to loan it to you." Others trade favorite pizza spots and welcome newcomers with friendly threads. With a 98% participation rate, these exchanges show neighbors here genuinely connect, which makes it easier for new residents to settle in and feel at home.
Residents at 150 Marketplace have five interest groups on the community platform, including the Foodie Group with 8 members, the Dog Group with 3 members, and the Tasting Club. The Foodie Group shares everything from potlucks to taco trucks, and one member recently asked neighbors, "What's ur favorite local pizza spot??" These groups give new residents an easy, low-key way to find people who share their interests, whether that's food, dogs, or trying new drinks together.
Yes. 150 Marketplace has a Dog Group on the community platform, set up for neighborhood walks, dog park trips, and puppy play dates. Pets also came up in resident chats, with one neighbor suggesting "Sports would be great and pets too!" as a topic idea. For pet owners, this means there's already a built-in way to connect with other dog lovers and plan outings, making it easier to settle in with your pet.
Residents at 150 Marketplace recommend a wide range of local spots on the community platform. Browns Socialhouse is a clear favorite, mentioned by several people who praised its food and dynamite roll. For cafes and treats, neighbors point to Anabia and Café Carmelito, Equator Coffee, and Starbucks. Piper Arms comes up for casual food and cozy drinks, and Pinelopi's Greek Kitchen, Boston Pizza, and Indigo bookstore all get shout-outs. These firsthand tips help new residents find go-to spots fast.
Stories and updates from life inside 150 Marketplace.
A single welcome post set the tone for September at 150 Marketplace. A neighbor asked everyone on our Cobu community platform to share their favorite local spot and why, and the thread filled up fast with pizza picks, coffee shops, burger joints, and bookstore love. It turned into the busiest conversation of the month and showed exactly how talkative our residents are once someone opens the door.
Most of September's energy went into talking and planning. Residents spent the month trading local tips, introducing new groups, and setting up activities for the weeks ahead. The biggest theme by far was food and drink. People named their go-to burger spots, coffee shops, and pizza places, and others jumped in to agree or add their own. Alongside the food talk, a few residents got the ball rolling on new groups, which gave the community some clear things to look forward to.
It was also a month of warm words about the property itself. One resident simply wrote that they love living at 150 Marketplace Avenue and being part of the towers community, which captured the friendly mood running through the platform.
September was less about formal gatherings and more about getting them organized. Several activities were announced during the month and scheduled for October. A resident invited neighbors to the party room on October 9 at 7:00pm to set up the Bridge Club, offering drop-in games and lessons, and asked anyone who could not make it to message their interest. A Kids Halloween Party was also shared for October 13 from 4 to 7pm, open to all for the spooky festivities.
These posts matter because they came from residents, not just from the office. When neighbors take the time to plan bridge lessons and family events, it signals a community that likes to build its own calendar. If you want to picture where these gatherings happen, our amenities page shows the shared spaces residents use.
Food ran the conversation. Browns Socialhouse came up again and again, with fans calling out the dynamite roll. Pizza lovers mentioned Toppers Pizza, Boston Pizza, and Pizza Hut. Burger fans pointed to Burgers and Fries Forever, with a recommendation for "The Melt," and to Fat Les' for its onion rings. For sit-down meals, residents praised Pinelopi's Greek Kitchen and the curry at The Piper Arms.
Coffee and sweets had their own moment too. Anabia and Café Carmelito earned shout-outs for cinnamon buns and gelato, while Equator Coffee, Starbucks, and Omni Spa Cafe all got named. Books came up as well, with Indigo described as a comforting place to be surrounded by shelves. One book exchange stood out: after a resident asked whether "The Covenant of Water" was any good, a neighbor offered to loan their copy. That small act of sharing is the kind of thing that makes a building feel connected.
The Foodie Group hosted some of the food chatter, including a question about favorite local pizza spots. The 150 Marketplace Book Club made its debut with a welcoming post calling all book lovers to join discussions and meet fellow readers. The Bridge Club also took shape through resident posts about setting up games and lessons. Our community also has a Dog Group and a Tasting Club for residents who want to connect over pets or over wine, beer, and cocktails. Together these groups give neighbors a few easy, specific reasons to meet.
Residents named a long list of spots during September. Favorites included Browns Socialhouse, Pinelopi's Greek Kitchen, The Piper Arms, Burgers and Fries Forever, Fat Les', Toppers Pizza, Boston Pizza, Pizza Hut, Firehouse Subs, Mary Browns, and MrCub. For coffee and treats, neighbors pointed to Anabia, Café Carmelito, Equator Coffee, Starbucks, and Omni Spa Cafe. Indigo and Heal also got mentions. Being surrounded by this many local options is part of daily life here, and our floor plans show the homes that put residents close to it all.
September showed a community that likes to share. Residents swapped dozens of local tips, welcomed new neighbors, offered to lend books, and started building clubs for bridge, reading, and family holidays. The conversations were specific and generous, and the planning came straight from residents.
With a Bridge Club meetup, a Kids Halloween Party, and an active book club all on deck, October is shaping up nicely. Stay connected on the community platform, join a group that fits you, and share your own favorite spot. If you are considering a move, schedule a tour and see what life at 150 Marketplace feels like in person.
When a neighbor asked the community what to read next, another resident didn't just answer, they offered to loan out their own copy of the book. That small exchange, posted on Cobu, our community platform here at 150 Marketplace, says a lot about how people treat each other in this building. Neighbors share, recommend, and pitch in without being asked.
150 Marketplace sits in Ottawa, ON, and the easiest way to understand daily life here is to read what residents are actually saying to each other. On Cobu, our community platform, a 98% participation rate stands out. That number means people here aren't just logging in once and disappearing. They ask questions, answer neighbors, and swap recommendations regularly.
One resident summed up the feeling simply when they wrote, "I love living at 150 Marketplace Avenue and be part of the towers community." What follows is a look at how that community actually shows up, day to day.
Most of the everyday activity here revolves around residents helping each other find their footing in the neighborhood and connecting over shared interests. A welcome thread invited everyone to share their favorite local spots, and it turned into one of the busiest conversations in the community. Dozens of neighbors chimed in with restaurants, cafes, and casual hangouts they love.
The book exchange is a good example of how people treat each other. One resident mentioned Indigo as their favorite spot because of the comfort of being surrounded by shelves of books. That kicked off a back-and-forth about "The Covenant of Water," and when one neighbor said they were curious, another offered to lend their copy. No prompting, just a neighbor helping a neighbor.
Conversations also point toward what residents want more of. When someone asked for chat topic ideas, listing sports, cooking, gardening, pets, and crafts, a neighbor jumped in with, "Sports would be great and pets too!" That kind of steady back-and-forth is what keeps the community feeling active. If you want to picture where all of this happens, the shared spaces are worth a look on the amenities page.
Much of the social planning here flows through resident-organized interest groups and community posts rather than a packed formal calendar. One of the standout examples is the Halloween Party, announced for October 13th from 4 to 7pm, with an open invitation: "All are welcome to come and join in the spooky festivities."
That post captures the tone of the social scene at 150 Marketplace. Events tend to be welcoming and residents are comfortable organizing and sharing them with the whole building. The interest groups give people a natural way to turn a shared hobby into an actual get-together, whether that's a potluck, a walk with the dogs, or a casual tasting.
If there's one theme that dominates conversation at 150 Marketplace, it's food and local spots. The recommendation thread alone produced a long, specific list of neighborhood favorites.
Burgers come up a lot. One resident recommended Burgers and Fries Forever, or BFF, for its smash burgers and late hours, specifically calling out "The Melt" burger. Another pointed to Fat Les' for the burgers and onion rings. Pizza sparked its own mini-debate, with shout-outs to Pizza Hut, Boston Pizza, and Toppers Pizza.
Sweet spots earned plenty of love too. Anabia came up more than once for its cinnamon buns, and a neighbor followed up recommending Café Carmelito for its gelato. Coffee preferences ran from Equator Coffee to Starbucks to Omni Spa Cafe, which several residents named as a favorite.
Beyond food, residents talk about pets, books, and ideas for new community activities. These threads matter for a prospective resident because they show a community that shares real, useful information. Move in with a question about where to eat or where to grab coffee, and you'll have a dozen honest answers waiting.
150 Marketplace has 5 interest groups on Cobu, and three of them show clear personality:
The Foodie Group being the biggest lines up neatly with how much residents love talking about restaurants and recommendations. For a new resident who loves to eat, that group is an easy on-ramp to meeting neighbors. And for dog owners, the Dog Group offers a simple, no-pressure way to connect with other pet people in the building.
The best neighborhood guide at 150 Marketplace is the residents themselves. Here's where they actually go, in their own words.
For a sit-down meal or drinks, Browns Socialhouse was the runaway favorite, mentioned by several neighbors, with one calling out the dynamite roll. Pinelopi's Greek Kitchen and Piper Arms both got praise for casual, cozy dining, and one resident specifically loved the curry at Piper Arms. Other spots residents named include Firehouse Subs, Mary Brown's, MrCub, and Heal.
For coffee and cafes, Equator Coffee, Starbucks, Omni Spa Cafe, and Anabia Café all came up. Book lovers pointed to Indigo. This kind of specific, first-hand list is exactly what you'd hope to find when moving into a new area, and it comes straight from people who live in your building.
Based on what residents share, the strongest feature of 150 Marketplace isn't any single amenity. It's the way neighbors actually engage with each other. A 98% participation rate on our community platform is unusually high, and it shows up in the details: neighbors loaning books, welcoming each other, planning a kids' Halloween party, and building a genuinely useful list of local recommendations.
The 5 interest groups, led by the 8-member Foodie Group, give people real reasons to meet. Pet owners have the Dog Group, food lovers have the Foodie Group, and anyone curious about drinks and tastings has the Tasting Club. This is a community where it's easy to find your people and easy to get a straight answer about where to eat or grab coffee.
If you want a place where the building feels connected and neighbors treat each other well, the resident activity here backs that up. Take a look at the floor plans to find a layout that fits how you want to live.
The conversations, groups, and recommendations here paint a clear picture, but the best way to feel it is in person. Come walk the building, check out the shared spaces, and picture your own routine. When you're ready, schedule a tour and see what community life at 150 Marketplace looks like for yourself.
