Welcome to the home of Ottawa Chinatown's

Painted Perches

A trail of hand-painted birdhouses along Ottawa's Chinatown. Each one is made by a local artist, cared for by a neighbour, and waiting to be found.

How It Works

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Find

Explore the interactive map to locate birdhouses in your neighborhood

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Scan

Scan the QR code to unlock stories and hidden messages

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Celebrate

Share your discoveries and celebrate our vibrant community

Get Involved

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

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Get a Free Birdhouse

Pick up a free birdhouse and supplies to paint on your own schedule and then display outside your home or business. Each birdhouse comes with a QR code you can use to create a profile and add it to the trail.

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Join a Painting Event

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

See upcoming events →
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Host a Birdhouse

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

Find a Birdhouse Near You

All of our birdhouses are within walking distance along LeBreton St N in Ottawa's Chinatown.

Featured Perches

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