Downtown Rideau

Located east of Parliament Hill in the heart of Ottawa lies Downtown Rideau – an Ottawa neighbourhood that spans 23 blocks and offers rich culture and great entertainment for people of all ages. With a huge selection of arts, theatre and shopping opportunities, Downtown Rideau is one of the hottest spots in the city. Within this fantastic Ottawa neighbourhood you’ll find the 180-store Rideau Centre shopping mall, as well as another 300-plus shops and stores lining busy Rideau Street. Downtown Rideau boasts of the Ottawa Little Theatre, the Ottawa Art Gallery, the National Arts Centre and a wealth of other fantastic artistic and creative resources; so come to Downtown Rideau and explore all that this bustling neighbourhood has to offer!