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CENTRETOWN OTTAWA:

Everything but Ordinary

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A grinning man holds two golden quiches up to his eyes, framed by loaves of seeded bread and a hand raising a cocktail.

Come for what you know. Stay for what you didn’t expect.

This is the side of Ottawa where good food, bold ideas, and creative energy all come together. From Sparks to Catherine, Bronson to Elgin – something’s always going on around here. And lucky for you, we know where to look.

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Hungry? Curious? Just wandering?

Good. That’s the best way to experience Centretown Ottawa.

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Discover Centretown Ottawa’s shops, restaurants, and the people who call this vibrant neighbourhood home.

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Rep the neighbourhood and wear Centretown on your sleeve. (Or hat. Or tote. We’ve got you covered.)

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See what’s happening around the neighbourhood.

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Guests on picnic benches at an outdoor Centretown Ottawa venue, where a videographer films beside a pink shipping-container stage.

Discover Centretown Ottawa’s shops, restaurants, and the people who call this vibrant neighbourhood home.

read the blog

A smiling chef in a Centretown Ottawa pizzeria raises a pizza peel beside two freshly baked pizzas.

Rep the neighbourhood and wear Centretown on your sleeve. (Or hat. Or tote. We’ve got you covered.)

Coming Soon

Two people walk past the Bread and Sons bakery on a snowy Centretown Ottawa sidewalk, its windows lit warm from inside.

Land acknowledgement

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 that 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.

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People lying with arms and legs outstretched across a plaza painted in bold green, blue, pink, purple and yellow shapes.
CENTRETOWN OTTAWA EVENTS

Your neighbourhood plug for what’s happening in Centretown.

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Events

Today

  • Swing ‘U’ Out

    Polish Combatants Association 379 Waverly Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    SwingUO presents Swing 'U' Out: a weekend of swing dancing with workshops, competitions, performances, socials and live music in the heart of Ottawa!

  • AXIS @ ARLINGTON 5

    Arlington Five 5 Arlington Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Live electronic music act Acote from Toronto supported by local favourite DJ’s on a custom built sound system

Uncommon Spaces presented by Street Seats

Bringing free summer programming to Centretown, explore the calendar to see what’s coming up!

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CENTRETOWN OTTAWA SHOPS & RESTAURANTS

Local Intel: Your Guide to Centretown

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Humans of Centretown

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

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Croissants, a cinnamon bun, quiche, muffins and sesame pastries spread across a worn wooden table.

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From parking to cycling and EV charging, find out how to get here.

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