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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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MICHÈLE PROVOST Everything must go / Liquidation totale

Arts Oct. 11 to Jan. 13 7: 30 pm by Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG)

MICHÈLE PROVOST Everything must go / Liquidation totale

Gift cards. Umbrellas. Notebooks. Scarves. Sensual allure. In a society in which personality is commerce, and revenue-generating endeavours are favoured, how do artists and the…

Visit with Santa

Family Nov. 17 to Dec. 24 11: 00 am by CF Rideau Centre

Visit with Santa

Make your shopping trip a breeze and reserve a time for your little ones to take in the wonder of the jolliest man around. No…

It’s a Wonderful Life

Theatre Nov. 28 to Dec. 15 7: 30 am by Ottawa Little Theatre

It’s a Wonderful Life

Based on the most beloved holiday classic of all time, this is the story of George Bailey who on Christmas Eve, convinced that his life…

Moonfruits, Fridays at the Fourth

Downtown Rideau Presents, Music & Concerts Dec. 14 8: 30 pm

Moonfruits, Fridays at the Fourth

In 2015, Moonfruits’ participation in emerging artist residency program Rond Point earned them a SOCAN song award for Les Marins and a Félix-Leclerc Songwriting Residency…

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Buck a Shuck Happy Hour

Every week until Dec. 21, 2018 Food & Drink Dec. 10 to Dec. 14 4: 00 pm - 7: 00 pm by The Shore Club

Buck a Shuck Happy Hour

Enjoy buck a shuck fresh oysters, $2 jumbo prawns and wine specials from 4-7PM Monday to Friday!

Wednesday Date Night

Every week until Dec. 26, 2018 Food & Drink Dec. 12 by Milestones

Wednesday Date Night

Wednesday nights are date night, when couples and friends can sit down and enjoy dishes made with fresh ingredients. It’s a night when love fills…

Half Price Hump Day @ Caffeine 1UP

Every week until Dec. 26, 2018 Sports & Recreation Dec. 12

Half Price Hump Day @ Caffeine 1UP

Game time is 50% off all day.

Wine Down Wednesday

Every week until Jun. 19, 2019 Food & Drink Dec. 12 by Joey Restaurant

Wine Down Wednesday

The middle of the week just got a whole lot better: Wine Down Wednesdays. Every bottle of wine. Half off. Every Wednesday. Oh did we…

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Lane Reduction December 3, 2018

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Westin and Les Suites hotels win Ottawa Tourism Stars of the City awards

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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.