A community message to the Property Owner of the Carp Plaza and City of Ottawa officials

For decades, a local bakery in Carp has been part of the heart of this community.

Long before Carp grew into what it is today — before new businesses, new homes, and increased traffic — this bakery was here.

When the village was quieter and options were limited, they stayed open and served the people who lived here.

They showed up for the community when few others did.

Today, they are at risk of being forced out — not because of a lack of support, but because rising rent is making it difficult for them to continue operating in the town they helped build.

This bakery still has a loyal customer base. People continue to visit regularly, support them, and rely on them as part of daily life in Carp.

This is not just about one business.

This is about:

• Supporting local families

• Preserving Carp’s identity

• Protecting long-standing small businesses

• Standing behind businesses that have stood by the community

We are asking for a fair and reasonable path forward that allows this long-standing business to remain part of the community.

If this bakery were to close, Carp would lose more than a place to buy bread — it would lose a piece of its history.

This message is about awareness, appreciation, and community — not pressure — and about recognizing the role local businesses play in shaping the places we call home.

Sign this petition to show your support and to help ensure this piece of Carp’s story is not lost.

#SupportCarpLocal

#CarpCommunity

#SaveCarpBakery