News and Updates

News 11.15.17 City of Ottawa has launched a Name the Trains Contest!

Are you creative? Do you have a passion for trains? Do you want to be a part of Ottawa’s history? Are you a child or youth aged 16 or under?

Announcements 11.03.17 DOWNTOWN RIDEAU EXPANDS MURAL BOX PROGRAM

Downtown Rideau Expands Award-Winning Mural Box Program With 23 New Installations Along Rideau Street, East of King Edward

Announcements 10.27.17 Retail Store Closures on Remembrance Day

Many retail businesses are required to remain closed until 12:30 p.m. on Remembrance Day.

Traffic Disruptions 10.26.17 NOTICE: Remembrance Day Schedule Changes & Traffic Impacts

The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Remembrance Day, Saturday, November 11.

Announcements 09.19.17 Caffeine 1Up: Ottawa’s​ ​Unique​ ​Cafe​ ​Celebrates​ ​First Birthday!

Unconventional Caffeine 1UP cafe provides a social gaming experience paired with great coffee!

08.31.17 LIVING FLAG COMMEMORATIVE ART INSTALLATION FOR CANADA150

Ottawa’s Arts, Fashion & Theatre District, the Downtown Rideau B.I.A. is excited to unveil their latest public art-installation in downtown underpass.

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!

Announcements 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.

Downtown Rideau 06.30.17 Important Information for Living Flag Registrants

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

Downtown Rideau 06.29.17 Canada 150 Transit Detours

Transit is the best way to navigate Downtown on the Canada150 weekend.