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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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Holiday Music Series at CF Rideau Centre

Nov. 14 to Dec. 19 by CF Rideau Centre

Holiday Music Series at CF Rideau Centre

‘Tis the season of together! We’re excited to spread the holiday cheer by bringing you weekly DJ performances from now until December 19th. Join us…

Visit with Santa at CF Rideau Centre

Nov. 16 to Dec. 24 by CF Rideau Centre

Visit with Santa at CF Rideau Centre

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we’re making your visit with Santa more convenient and magical than ever before! Bring your family…

Trees of Hope for CHEO

Charity & Fundraising Nov. 25 to Jan. 3 by Fairmont Chateau Laurier Parking

Trees of Hope for CHEO

WHAT IS TREES OF HOPE? Fairmont Château Laurier Trees of Hope for CHEO is a magical event that helps kick off the holiday season, while…

Letters to Santa at Nordstrom

Family Dec. 1 to Dec. 24 by Nordstrom

Letters to Santa at Nordstrom

Bring your kiddos in to write a personal letter to Santa at our merry mail station. Get their wish lists sent to the North Pole.…

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Cinédanse Ottawa 2019

Every week until Dec. 31, 2019 Arts Dec. 3 to Dec. 8 by Arts Court Theatre

Cinédanse Ottawa 2019

Following the festival’s appearance in Montréal in 2012 and Québec City in 2015, the third edition of Cinédanse, the only one of its kind in…

Christmas Craft-ernoons

Every week until Dec. 21, 2019 Arts Dec. 7 by Bytown Museum

Christmas Craft-ernoons

Join us from 11am to 4pm and get into the Holiday spirit! Drop into Christmas Craft-ernoons and get ready for the holiday by making your…

Creative Sundays

Every week until Oct. 4, 2020 Arts, Family Dec. 8 10: 00 am - 2: 00 pm by Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG)

Creative Sundays

Join us in the Studio for weekly drop-in creative activities suitable for all ages. October 6th, 2019 – 10:00am to 2:00pm October 13th, 2019 – 10:00am to…

Christmas Craft-ernoons

Every week until Dec. 22, 2019 Arts Dec. 8 by Bytown Museum

Christmas Craft-ernoons

Join us from 11am to 4pm and get into the Holiday spirit! Drop into Christmas Craft-ernoons and get ready for the holiday by making your…

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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.