Must-see entertainment in Ottawa

  • National Arts Centre

    Ottawa

    The capital's premier performing arts complex delivers opera, drama, Broadway shows, and performances by its resident symphony orchestra. The grand…

  • Irene's Pub

    Ottawa

    Friendly and funky, if a little grimy in the thick of a busy weekend, Irene's is the three-decade-old spiritual home for the Glebe neighborhood's artists…

  • Canadian Tire Centre

    Ottawa

    Ottawa is a hard-core hockey town. It’s worth getting tickets to a game even if you’re not into hockey – the ballistic fans put on a show of their own…

  • TD Place Arena

    Ottawa

    You can watch the Ottawa 67's (www.ottawa67s.com), a minor-league hockey team, at their home ground, the TD Place Arena. You can also catch concerts,…

  • Rainbow Bistro

    Ottawa

    An oldie but a goodie: the best place in town to catch live blues. See live music here nightly in summer, with some sets starting as early as 3pm.

  • ByTowne Cinema

    Ottawa

    Ottawa's indie heart has been screening independent and international movies for 70 years.

  • Mayfair Theatre

    Ottawa

    Check out this art-house cinema, which hasn't changed much since the early ’30s.

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