Everything but Ordinary. 

Step off the beaten path and into Centretown—where bold people, hidden gems, and unexpected moments come alive. Welcome to the heart of downtown. It’s just a little less ordinary.

Everything but Ordinary. 

Step off the beaten path and into Centretown—where bold people, hidden gems, and unexpected moments come alive. Welcome to the heart of downtown. It’s just a little less ordinary.

What’s On. What’s Next. What’s Uncommon.

Centretown brings the energy—live sets, gallery nights, street takeovers, and everything in between. Don’t just watch it happen, be part of it.

Local Intel : Centretown

Date Day in Centretown: How to eat & drink if you only have 24 hours with that special someone

It’s pride month & these are some 2SLGBTQIA+ businesses to check-out in Centretown

4 Brand New Centretown Spots Adding to the Hospitality Scene

8 Top Patios in Centretown

Best Quick Bites in Centretown When You Have 45 Minutes or Less

How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Centretown

5 Cozy Centretown Restaurants to Help You Beat The Winter Blues

Budget January: The Best Bites in Centretown for Under $15

ANCHOR, a New and Exciting Program Here in Centretown

Centretown’s Top Coffee Spots

Humans of Centretown

Real people. Real stories. From baristas to business owners, artists to everyday people—these are the humans who make Centretown what it is.

Plan Your VisitFrom parking to cycling and directions, we’ve got you covered.

Centretown would like to acknowledge that Ottawa is built on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation.

The Anishinaabe Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We recognize and deeply appreciate their historic connection to this place. We also recognize the contributions of Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and our province and country as a whole.