Off-site venues for meetings and conventions

Located in Ottawa's downtown core, the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) is situated on traditional Anishinābe Aki and is Ottawa’s municipal art gallery and cultural hub. Admission is always free!

Discover contemporary and historical artworks - including paintings, sculptures, photographs and multimedia installations - in this landmark site located near the vibrant ByWard Market area.

Discover Canada’s aviation and aerospace history—from the 1909 Silver Dart to the International Space Station—at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.

Discover the events, people and objects that have shaped Canada at the Canadian Museum of History, across the Ottawa River from Parliament Hill.

Meet cute farm animals and learn where your food comes from on a family-friendly visit to the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum.

Learn about steam locomotives, gold miners, climate change, hydroelectricity and more at the family-friendly Canada Science and Technology Museum.

Explore the fascinating science related to fossils, mammals, minerals, birds, plate tectonics, Arctic discovery and more in a historic building minutes from Parliament Hill.

Discover Canada’s rich military history at Ottawa’s Canadian War Museum through artifacts, personal stories, artwork, photos and interactive presentations.

Home to Ottawa's famous Memphis-style ribs and Southern hospitality.

Ottawa's classic spot Zak's Diner brings to you Zak's Cantina, a social-family restaurant serving Mexican street food / Tex-Mex in a laid back ambiance with urban décor.

Sip artisanal cocktails, craft beers and exclusive wines—and enjoy shareable small plates—in this Prohibition-style bar in the ByWard Market area.

THE GRAND PIZZERIA & BAR located in the former Grand Hotel built in 1882, and on the best people watching corner in the By-Ward Market.

Harness the skills and know-how of a team of professionals to plan and execute truly special events at some of Ottawa’s most sought-after spaces.

This contemporary lounge on Elgin Street in downtown Ottawa invites you to kick back on retro-style sofas while enjoying drinks from around the world, innovative bar snacks and DJ beats.

The perfect mix of modern sophistication and old world charm.

Enjoy craft beers and great food from the in-house smoker, indoors or on the sunny patio at this large brewpub in the lively ByWard Market neighbourhood.

Satisfy your craving for popular Italian dishes like pasta and pizza at this fast-casual spot in Bells Corners with a large rooftop patio.

At Mamma Grazzi's we start with the finest and freshest natural ingredients and cook them with love, knowledge and devotion.

Ottawa-owned with four locations to serve you, we are a scratch kitchen serving vegan/vegetarian cuisine that is internationally inspired comfort food or health conscious menu items.

We believe that the experience of great hospitality doesn’t have to be reserved for special occasions.

Enjoy inventive craft cocktails, delicious small and sharing plates, or elegant afternoon tea service in a conservatory-style lounge that stylishly blends early 20th-century architecture with contemporary décor.

An authentic two-storey, Irish-style pub with a handcrafted cast iron mezzanine patio over viewing the gateway to the ByWard Market.

Credited with bringing Fajitas to Canada, Lone Star is renowned for their Chips & Salsa, BBQ Ribs, the best Fajitas in the country and signature Mesquite grilled steaks, not to mention the famous Lone Star Margarita.

Tulip Restaurant & Bar, featuring the creations of Executive Chef David Vinoya, combines flair and creativity with knowledge, curiosity and a genuine devotion to locally-sourced, ethically grown food.

Located at the entrance of the Gatineau Park, the Old Chelsea Square is a lively neighborhood with tourist accommodation.

Métropolitain Brasserie is conveniently located between the Chateau Laurier and Westin hotels at 700 Sussex, just steps away from Parliament Hill.

Authentic South Indian cuisine from the Tanjore (Thanjavur) area of Tamil Nadhu, featuring over 50 varieties of Dosa.

The Albion Rooms, 33 Nicholas at the Novotel Ottawa City Centre, is a constitution of food, drink and good company. From Canadian roots and Ottawa soil we serve up true North hospitality with a handcrafted story.

Named Grill 41 in recognition of the year, 1941, that the Lord Elgin was built, the restaurant features a modern environment and classic menu that is a perfect match for connecting with new and familiar faces.

Take a modern journey through the Middle East in Ottawa’s ByWard Market district! At Fairouz Café, you'll be transported by the blend of fresh ingredients, traditional herbs and fragrant spices served casually and quickly over lunch, or upscale in the evening.

Crafting high quality meals, with artistry and the best in local and nationally sourced ingredients, 1 Elgin provides an elegant space to experience exceptional Canadian cuisine and premium wines before a performance or as a refreshing interlude during the work day for lunch.

Enjoy some of the best local food, drinks and music in a casual, large dining hall located near downtown hotels and within two blocks of Parliament Hill.

Its fresh stylish décor creates a vibrant evening atmosphere in which to enjoy contemporary cuisine and with a selection from our award winning drink menu.

Located in Sandy Hill in the heart of Ottawa, Signatures Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant that combines French contemporary, innovative cuisine with a modern, refined atmosphere.

ZAK'S DINER - Locally World Famous, and an Ottawa Institution, Zak's has been serving classic Canadian comfort food since 1986. Open 24/7!

The Andaz hotel's signature restaurant with an all-day coffee bar includes a stunning view of the ByWard Market.

Brookstreet's Perspectives Restaurant features Executive Chef Clifford Lyness' innovative, award-winning culinary creations featuring top-quality regional ingredients and exciting flavours in a true expression of contemporary Canadian cuisine.

Social's progressive Canadian cuisine and our diverse and innovative wine and cocktail menus are on a backdrop of live music and DJs that morph Social into one of Ottawa's most exciting vibrant and creative restaurants.

This comfortable yet stylish bar and restaurant in Ottawa’s dynamic ByWard Market neighbourhood serves craft cocktails and farm-to-table fare.

Relax and treat yourself on one of our many patios which stretch a block.

Choose one of several spaces at this recreation and wellness facility located on the banks of the Rideau River to host your next meeting or event in Ottawa.

Host an unforgettable event in one of two unique and impressive rooms inside a repurposed heritage church just east of downtown Ottawa.

From classrooms and auditoriums to exhibition halls and outdoor spaces, this downtown university campus has the ideal space for many types of events.

Catch exciting sports and special events at Ottawa's urban entertainment destination located in the vibrant Glebe neighbourhood.

Strathmere invites you to visit our 6000 sq ft Retreat & Spa featuring esthetics, massage, day and overnight packages, daily yoga, wellness retreats, outdoor hot tubs, nature/ski/snowshoe trails and firepit.

With its sweeping views of the Ottawa River, the Gatineau Hills and Rideau Falls, this unique indoor and outdoor event venue offers beautiful surroundings in a historically significant location.

Enjoy gaming and entertainment with over 1,200 slot machines, live table games, a poker room, plus live horse harness racing year round—all in a suburb just south of downtown Ottawa.

Designed by well-known Indigenous Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal, this unique building boasts six meeting spaces filled with natural light.

Catch a show at the National Arts Centre, the only bilingual, multidisciplinary performing arts centre in Canada, and one of the largest such centres in the world.

Host your next event in a lovely street level venue (plus patio) situated in the trendy Wellington Village neighbourhood. Optional in-house catering and management available!

Rent flexible event or meeting spaces, as well as indoor and outdoor sports and recreation facilities, all in one convenient location near downtown Ottawa.

Enjoy gaming, live entertainment, great food and much more fun at this casino located just minutes from downtown Ottawa in Gatineau, Quebec.

Unique and reputable event services and summer accommodations in Canada’s Capital providing a one-stop shop for your special event.

Just west of Ottawa near the town of Carleton Place, you can test your skills at everything from paintball and axe throwing to laser tag.

Escape to the country at this 18-hole golf course in a maple grove on the edge of Gatineau, Québec, just 25 kilometres northeast of downtown Ottawa.

This family estate winery, nestled at the edge of the charming village of Carp, offers vineyard tours, tastings, and curated food pairings.

This modern office and event space filled with natural light and living plants is an uplifting and inspiring place to host your meeting, seminar, or party.

In a tasting room in Kanata, a west-end Ottawa suburb, raise a glass of gin, poitín or other spirits made from Ottawa Valley grain.

Epic relaxation awaits at North America’s largest spa, Nordik Spa-Nature, an indoor-outdoor retreat located just 10 minutes from downtown Ottawa.

Need an indoor or outdoor venue for your event? Check out the many spaces available on this university campus just outside Ottawa’s downtown core.

La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins is a francophone theatre and gathering place near the lively ByWard Market area that presents plays, concerts, festival events and more.