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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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Visit With Santa

Family Nov. 16 to Dec. 24 by CF Rideau Centre

Visit With Santa

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…

Luana au CNA

Arts Nov. 18 10: 00 am by National Arts Centre

Luana au CNA

Venez passer un moment de douceur avec Luana dans un espace magnifique, soit la Place Peter Herrndorf située au magnifique Centre national des arts, 1…

Close Talker, Basement Revolver – Tue Nov 19 at Club SAW

Music & Concerts Nov. 19 8: 30 pm by Club SAW

Close Talker, Basement Revolver – Tue Nov 19 at Club SAW

Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co. and Spectrasonic present Close Talker (Indie rock) www.closetalker.ca Basement Revolver (Hamilton rock) www.basementrevolver.com Tuesday November 19 @ Galerie SAW Gallery…

Solo Travel Adventures for Women

Conversations & Presentations Nov. 19 7: 00 pm - 9: 00 pm by Chapters

Solo Travel Adventures for Women

“You’re going WHERE?” “Are you sure that’s safe?” “Well, I heard in the news that….” “But what will you do with yourself all day?” “Oh,…

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Trivia Night at the Highlander Pub

Every week until Jul. 7, 2020 Sports & Recreation Nov. 19 8: 00 pm - 10: 00 pm by The Highlander Pub

Trivia Night at the Highlander Pub

Join us for Pubstumpers Trivia Night here in Ottawa – call us to reserve a spot for your team now – 613-562-5678

Cinédanse Ottawa 2019

Every week until Dec. 31, 2019 Arts Nov. 19 to Nov. 24 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…

Live Music at Highlander Pub

Every week until Feb. 1, 2020 Music & Concerts, Nightlife Nov. 21 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…

Downtown Rideau Presents Fridays at the Fourth

Every week until May. 21, 2020 Downtown Rideau Presents Nov. 22 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…

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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.