Find it in the ACE District
The ACE District runs through downtown Ottawa connecting cultural anchors, independent businesses and public spaces into one walkable creative footprint.
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Taste it.
Restaurants, cafés, bars, food markets, and more.
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See it.
Public art, galleries, museums, exhibitions, design, and more.
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Feel it.
Theatre, dance, immersive experiences, community events, and more.
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Hear it.
Live music, performance, spoken word, festivals, and more.
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Explore by Itinerary
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Heritage Drinking Holes
The ACE District is all about bringing people together and downtown Ottawa’s bars, taverns and lounges have been at the heart of it for over 175 years. This tour takes you to six spots where the drinks come with a side of history.
A Slice of Francophonie
Ottawa is a bilingual city shaped by both its vibrant Franco-Ontarian community, francophonies from around the world, and its next-door neighbour, Quebec.
An Ottawa River Outing
Ottawa’s location on the “great river” (Kichi Zībī in Anishìnàbemowin) is no coincidence. Located at the meeting of three rivers, Ottawa became a meeting point for Indigenous people, a place for settlers to trade, a means for moving timber from inland to the rest of the world.
Building the Capital: A Walking Tour of Ottawa’s Parliamentary Precinct
Buildings and landmarks—our built heritage—connect us to history, community, and shared sense of place. In downtown Ottawa, that built heritage is closely linked with the city’s history as the country’s capital.
Heritage Drinking Holes
The ACE District is all about bringing people together and downtown Ottawa’s bars, taverns and lounges have been at the heart of it for over 175 years. This tour takes you to six spots where the drinks come with a side of history.
A Slice of Francophonie
Ottawa is a bilingual city shaped by both its vibrant Franco-Ontarian community, francophonies from around the world, and its next-door neighbour, Quebec.
An Ottawa River Outing
Ottawa’s location on the “great river” (Kichi Zībī in Anishìnàbemowin) is no coincidence. Located at the meeting of three rivers, Ottawa became a meeting point for Indigenous people, a place for settlers to trade, a means for moving timber from inland to the rest of the world.
Building the Capital: A Walking Tour of Ottawa’s Parliamentary Precinct
Buildings and landmarks—our built heritage—connect us to history, community, and shared sense of place. In downtown Ottawa, that built heritage is closely linked with the city’s history as the country’s capital.