The heart and soul of downtown Ottawa.
Where
culture
meets
art.
The heart and soul of downtown Ottawa.
Where
ink
meets
drink.
The heart and soul of downtown Ottawa.
Where
fashion
meets
fun
The heart and soul of downtown Ottawa.
Where
craft
meets
comfort
This is Downtown Rideau.
World-class shopping. Vibrant arts scene. Extraordinary restaurants.
Nestled in the heart of Ottawa is an experience unlike any other. With over 600 thriving businesses in the area, including some of the city’s best retail shops, eateries, arts organizations, and historical landmarks, there’s truly
something for everyone.
Events Calendar
There’s always something going on.
From live music to street festivals to cultural showcases and sidewalk sales, there’s no shortage of spectacular events to be experienced on Rideau Street.
- Culture
Ottawa International Animation Festival Returns for In-Person Festivities!
Ottawa International Animation Festival Returns for In-Person Festivities! Have you heard the news? After a two-year hiatus, the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is [...]
- Services
Downtown Rideau’s Most Fabulous Self-Care Spots
Downtown Rideau’s Most Fabulous Self-Care Spots Whether you are still holding on to patio margarita’s or you have fully transitioned to pumpkin spice lattes, one [...]
- Dine
Three events in Downtown Ottawa you won’t want to miss!
Three events in Downtown Ottawa you won’t want to miss! It’s that time of the year again. The days are getting shorter and students everywhere [...]
- Shop
Get your bling on at Downtown Rideau’s finest jewelry stores
Get your bling on at Downtown Rideau’s finest jewelry stores Downtown Rideau is filled with many gems- literally! Whether you’re on the hunt for [...]
- Culture
Portals: Reflections in Light – Downtown Ottawa’s Newest Art Installation
Downtown Ottawa has just gotten a little bit brighter! Portals: Reflections in Light is nestled between JOEY Rideau and the Clocktower Brew Pub and features [...]
- Shop
Spend a day at the CF Rideau Centre
Did you know the CF Rideau Centre is the largest mall in the National Capital Region and the fourth busiest shopping centre in Canada? It [...]
- Dine
Patios are here!
Summer weather is officially here! And what better way to soak it all in than a trip to a patio? Luckily Downtown Rideau is full [...]
- Culture
Art events you won’t want to miss
Downtown Rideau is full of arts and culture. With so much art to see, musicians to listen to, theatre to watch, and events to attend, [...]
Looking for points of interest, historical landmarks or must-sees?
Use the map below to plan your upcoming trip to Downtown Rideau.
