Uncommon to the core

Venture out of the ordinary and into a colourful blend of people, places, and unique things to see and do in Centretown, Ottawa’s downtown district.

Upcoming Festivals, Celebrations, Art Shows, And More 

March 4, 2026
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— there’s always something going on in Centretown. 

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Featured Stories

Black Owned Businesses in Centretown

4 Centretown spots you need to commit to trying for your New Year’s resolution

Shopping Small in Centretown: A guide to holiday gift shopping from our local businesses

Supporting Centretown

Fall Flavours in Centretown

4 Under The Radar Restaurants in Centretown You May Not Know About

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

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.