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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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  • What are your plans for Winterlude 2020?Total Votes: 31

    • Geometric Crystalline Sound & Light Installation(35%, 11 Votes)
    • Bouge Bouge Ottawa(23%, 7 Votes)
    • Big Bang Festival at NAC(23%, 7 Votes)
    • Skating on the Canal(19%, 6 Votes)
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Upcoming Events

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Sens Rink of Dreams
Sports & Recreation Dec. 2 to Mar. 31 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sens Rink of Dreams

Enjoy skating on the state-of-the-art refrigerated Sens Rink of Dreams,. Marion Dewar Plaza, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa ON, K2P 2H9 REGULAR…
Geometric Crystalline Sound & Light Art Installation WINTERLUDE PARTNER
Jan. 31 to Mar. 31 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Geometric Crystalline Sound & Light Art Installation WINTERLUDE PARTNER

This experiential art installation created by Ottawa artists Dems & Doll, features a trio of geometric crystals giving an unframed and abstract presence, engaging the…
An Autopsy of an Archive
Dance, Theatre Feb. 27 to Feb. 29 7:30 PM by Ottawa Dance Directive

An Autopsy of an Archive

A performance work that excavates, examines and embraces the archives of one of Canada’s most beloved dance artists. An evening with Tedd, joined on stage…
The Ottawa Improv Festival
Feb. 27 to Feb. 29

The Ottawa Improv Festival

The Ottawa Improv Fest is the city’s top comedy festival.  Over three days at Arts Court you will see an amazing lineup of top Ottawa,…
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Toddler Tuesdays at the NAC
Every week until Jun. 30, 2020 Family, Sports & Recreation Feb. 18 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM by National Arts Centre

Toddler Tuesdays at the NAC

Arts & crafts, singing, dancing, stories, and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for caregivers and children, ages 18 months to 4 years!…
Seniors Pop-up Painting Holiday Event
Every week until Jun. 17, 2020 Arts Feb. 19 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM by National Arts Centre

Seniors Pop-up Painting Holiday Event

Spend your Wednesdays painting in the NAC’s glorious new atrium! Instructors from Ottawa’s Pop Up Painters lead monthly painting workshops, providing fun and engaging step-by-step…
Downtown Rideau Presents Fridays at the Fourth
Every week until May. 21, 2020 Downtown Rideau Presents Feb. 20 8:00 PM by National Arts Centre

Downtown Rideau Presents Fridays at the Fourth

Join us every Friday in the revitalized Fourth Stage, for fun, upbeat concerts in a casual atmosphere. Fridays at the Fourth will feature emerging artists…
Creative Sundays
Every week until Oct. 4, 2020 Arts, Family Feb. 23 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…
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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.

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