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Members 01.16.19 Fairmont Château Laurier proudly supports Freedom Dog Rescue

Fairmont Château Laurier is a pet-friendly hotel. In fact they are so pet-friendly that they've proudly partnered with Freedom Dog Rescue, a non-profit foster based dog…

Traffic Disruptions 01.09.19 Lane reduction on Laurier Avenue East at Nicholas Street

Source: City of Ottawa Starting at 9 am on Wednesday, January 9, Laurier Avenue East reduced by one lane eastbound at the intersection of Nicholas…

Members 01.09.19 Three Downtown Rideau Restaurants up for 2019 Faces Awards

Congratulations to Midnight’s Mac & Cheese Cabin, Island Flava, 3 Brothers Shawarma and Smoke's Poutinerie, all nominated for Favourite Late Night Food!

Members 01.07.19 Another Downtown Rideau Business nominated for two 2019 Faces Awards

Congratulations to Holtz Spa, nominated in two categories, both Favourite Medi Spa and Favourite Spa overall!

Members 01.04.19 Downtown Rideau Salon gets two nods in 2019 Faces Awards

Congratulations to Fernandino's Alex Vespucci, nominated in two categories, both Favourite Stylist and Favourite Hair Extensions!

Announcements 12.11.18 Westin Chef Concierge recognized as Clefs d’Or member

Phil Lamothe received this honour at the 2018 Les Clefs d'Or Ontario Awards held recently at the Four Seasons Toronto.

Traffic Disruptions 11.29.18 Lane Reduction December 3, 2018

As part of LRT 'O' pylon duct bank installation at Rideau Station's West Entrance.

Members 11.21.18 Official Grand Opening Party!

The Clocktower Brew Pub is throwing a party this evening to celebrate the official Grand Opening of its Rideau Street location.

Members 10.23.18 Westin and Les Suites hotels win Ottawa Tourism Stars of the City awards

Downtown Rideau has two Shining Stars, thanks to the outstanding staff of two of our hotel members!

Announcements 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…

Announcements 10.04.18 Shaw Centre and Big Rig Brewery announce two-year partnership

Big Rig Brewery is now the Official Craft Beer Partner of the Shaw Centre!

Announcements 09.28.18 3 Brothers Shawarma & Poutine make list of top shawarma spots

Congratulations to 3 Brothers Shawarma & Poutine on making Ottawa Life Magazine's top 10 picks for the best shawarma in Ottawa!

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