New patio space open at 216 Murray Street 

August 2026 

Ottawa, ON – Shepherds of Good Hope is excited to announce the opening of our patio at 216 Murray Street! The community we serve will now have a safe outdoor space to use as opposed to congregating outside our downtown campus, as many do right now.

This space was intentionally designed for guests and residence to gather and socialize, enjoy meals together, and relax in a safe space where they have the support they need. It also allows our team to have meaningful engagement with individuals we support through various activities that could otherwise not be done indoors.

The patio was designed with everyone in mind; it is wheelchair accessible and includes wheelchair accessible seating. The patio can host 30 individuals, which will be on a first come first serve basis. The interior walls have been intentionally designed with our Indigenous communities in mind, depicting the local traditional medicinal plants in the area.

The space is planned to be open for 7 months out of the year, from April 15th – October 31st, weather permitting. The current hours of operation are 9:00 – 21:00, which is subject to change based on operational needs.

We’re looking forward to having a safe outdoor space for our community! If you would like to know more or have questions, please feel free to reach out to us at media@sghottawa.com.