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Welcome to Downtown Rideau

where culture lives!

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Located just a block east of Parliament Hill along Rideau Street, Ottawa's Arts, Fashion & Theatre District offers an abundance of cultural activity and the biggest names in fashion retailing spanning 53-blocks.

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Introducing our new Board Executive for 2019-2022

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La Bottega Nicastro nabs tripadvisor honours

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Latin American Film Festival

Arts, Film & Media Apr. 13 to Apr. 30 by Canadian Film Institute

Latin American Film Festival

¡BIENVENIDO! BEM-VINDO! WELCOME! BIENVENUE! The Canadian Film Institute created the Latin American Film Festival in 1997. Our goal is to increase the awareness, appreciation, and…

Easter Eggstravaganza

Family Apr. 20 to Apr. 22 by Bytown Museum

Easter Eggstravaganza

Visit us on Easter Sunday from 11am to 4pm to participate in an egg-hunt throughout the museum. Where have we hidden the colourful Easter eggs…

A Murder is Announced

Theatre Apr. 24 to May. 11 7: 30 pm by Ottawa Little Theatre

A Murder is Announced

The Queen of Mystery presents a classic puzzle of murder, mixed motives and concealed identities. After an announcement in the local paper states the time…

Fringe Encore Spring Series

Arts, Theatre Apr. 26 to Apr. 27 7: 00 pm - 10: 00 pm by Ottawa Fringe Festival

Fringe Encore Spring Series

Fringe Encore is back, baby! And we’re bringing you two hits from the past two years of Ottawa Fringe, April 26 & 27. Catch that…

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Movement Mondays / Lundi, je bouge

Every week until Mar. 8, 2020 Dance, Sports & Recreation Apr. 22 7: 30 am - 8: 15 am

Movement Mondays / Lundi, je bouge

Join dancer/instructor Geoffrey Dollar for Movement in Meditation. Start your week with a free class that will leave you feeling calm and refreshed. Combining simple…

Zumba with Geneviève

Every week until Apr. 29, 2019 Sports & Recreation Apr. 22

Zumba with Geneviève

Live Music at Highlander Pub

Every week until Feb. 1, 2020 Music & Concerts, Nightlife Apr. 24 to Apr. 27 by The Highlander Pub

Live Music at Highlander Pub

Click through to find out who’s playing at Highlander Pub for the month. Live music is featured Wednesday through Saturday nights and some Sundays and…

Thursday Morning Book Club

Every week until May. 16, 2019 Conversations & Presentations Apr. 25 10: 15 am by Ottawa Public Library - Rideau

Thursday Morning Book Club

Share the enjoyment of reading and discussing books in a relaxed atmosphere.

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The role of the Downtown Rideau B.I.A.

The Downtown Rideau Business Improvement Area (Downtown Rideau B.I.A.) represents the 600+ member businesses and organizations surrounding Rideau Street and is the leading voice guiding the transformation of Downtown Rideau into a world-class shopping and cultural destination.