Welcome to Downtown Rideau
where culture lives!
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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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.
ICYMI - The #OIAF19 schedule is locked and loaded! Big thanks to the venue sponsors: @artscourt, @sawvideo, @SAWGallery, @OttawaArtG and @NatGalleryCan - see what's happening: https://t.co/iuBgnl90RN #oiaf #downtownottawa @DowntownRideau
Take a #CultureWalk to view the mural boxes Kingdoms Crossed Series. A lively collection of art dispersed around the district by Aiden and Nick Glynn. Check out the Sea Turtle mural and more! #WhereCultureLives #WhereArtLives
Start off the weekend right @JOEYRestaurants in #DowntownRideau for #RideauHappyHours! From 3-6pm and 9pm-close - sushi, salad, sandwiches and more everyday for less! #WhereFoodiesLive
Take a #CultureWalk to view the mural boxes Kingdoms Crossed Series. A lively collection of art dispersed around the district by Aiden and Nick Glynn. Check out the Sea Turtle mural and more! #WhereCultureLives #WhereArtLives
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Click through for a PDF of our brochure with map and points of interest you can print and take with you. Paper copies can be found in the lobbies of most major tourist attractions, hotels and at the airport and train stations. You can also download the app.