News and Updates

Announcements 02.15.19 What’s open and closed in Ottawa on Family Day

It's pretty much business as usual in Downtown Rideau on Family Day! Find out what’s open & closed here and in the rest of Ottawa.…

Downtown Rideau 10.11.18 Canada Beer Run – October 21, 2018

Please be advised that runners participating in the Canada Beer Run will be in Downtown Rideau B.I.A. on October 21, 2018. Runners will be in…

Downtown Rideau 07.17.18 Living Flag 2018 Video

Can you spot yourself in our Living Flag 2018 video?

Downtown Rideau 07.03.18 Introducing the 2018 Living Flag

Thank you to the 1,350 participants who came out in sweltering heat to be a body in our 6th annual Living Flag Ottawa on Canada Day.…

Downtown Rideau 04.06.18 Clean & Safe Survey 2018

We are conducting a survey and your input would be appreciated.

Downtown Rideau 12.05.17 #DowntownRideau’s 2017 Annual Report

Learn about Downtown Rideau's updates, achievements, strategic direction & more in this 2017 Annual Report.

Downtown Rideau 11.21.17 Downtown Rideau Announces 2017 Certificate of Recognition Winners!

Downtown Rideau B.I.A. recognizes the efforts made by members at the Annual General Meeting.

Downtown Rideau 07.28.17 Downtown Rideau B.I.A. wins International Award for Mural Boxes Art Exhibit Tour

17 INNOCUOUS ELECTRICAL BOXES TRANSFORMED INTO AN ART EXHIBIT IN DOWNTOWN RIDEAU

Downtown Rideau 07.28.17 Finding a Parking Spot during La Machine

Huge crowds will descend on Downtown Rideau the weekend July 27-30, 2017 to see the internationally acclaimed La Machine street theatre spectacle!

Downtown Rideau 07.14.17 La Machine in Downtown Rideau: Parking, Road Closures & Schedule

The much anticipated La Machine is coming to Downtown Rideau from July 27 to 30. Get the latest details regarding road closures now!

Downtown Rideau 07.05.17 Living Flag Sponsors

Thank you to our #LivingFlagOttawa sponsors for donating to our five prize draws for flag participants, including a $1,500 Grand Prize draw.

06.30.17 Important Information for Living Flag Registrants

Follow us here for important updates about the Living Flag planning on Canada Day 2017.