An art trail growing in Ottawa's Chinatown

Painted Perches

Hand-painted birdhouses, hiding in plain sight along LeBreton St. Made by neighbours. Found by anyone.

How It Works

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Neighbours and artists paint birdhouses and place them around Ottawa's Chinatown for everyone to discover. Each one is one-of-a-kind.

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Use the interactive map to locate birdhouses in the neighbourhood. Each pin is a real birdhouse on a real street — go find it.

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Each birdhouse has its own page with the story behind it — who made it, what inspired it, and who's keeping it. Find them all on the trail map.

Painted Perches runs on community energy. Here's how to be part of it.

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Pick up a free birdhouse and supplies, paint it on your own time, and we'll help you give it its own page on the map.

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Community painting sessions are happening now. Come design your own birdhouse and leave your mark on the neighbourhood.

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Have a fence, balcony, or storefront? Offer a spot and become an official host location on the Painted Perches trail.

All within walking distance — but just like the birds, you might find one where you least expect it.

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