Ottawa Downtown Rideau area is full of energy and is also called Arts & Theatre District
Whether you are looking for high fashion, art, or a bottle of rare wine, you are bound to find it here. Spanning 23-blocks surrounding Rideau Street east of Parliament Hill, Downtown Rideau has over 535 retail, entertainment and cultural establishments including The Bay and Sears department stores, Rideau Centre, LCBO Vintages and Chapters. After shopping, enjoy a relaxing lunch or dinner at one of our many restaurants with views of the canal and parliament.
Ottawa Downtown Rideau area also includes the Arts Court, the city's centre for the visual, performing, literary and media arts. Other must see cultural attractions include the Ottawa Art Gallery, Ottawa Little Theatre, Museum of Contemporary Photography, National Arts Centre and Rideau Canal.
Downtown Rideau is also a home and partner to many festivals and events such as the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Canada Dance Festival, Ottawa International Animation Festival, Making Scenes Film and Video Festival and Canada Day Right on Rideau.
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