Planning an Event in Ottawa
Ottawa at a glance
Average hotel room cost
CAD 202
Average meal cost
CAD 70
Largest hotel
489 rooms
Total hotels
62
Total rooms
10,614
Number of convention centers
5
Convention center space
323,742 sq. ft.
Largest convention room
220,000 sq. ft.
Highlights of Ottawa
1. A downtown that breathes
As Canada’s capital, Ottawa offers a downtown that’s both vibrant and refreshingly open. Just 15 minutes from the airport, the pedestrian-friendly core blends heritage landmarks with green spaces and waterfront paths. It’s a city where urban energy meets the calm of nature.
2. Unique off-site venues
Ottawa’s national museums and cultural spaces double as unforgettable event spaces. From grand galleries to light-filled halls, venues like the Canadian Museum of History, the Museum of Nature, the War Museum, NAC and Indigenous-owned Mādahòkì Farm offer distinctive settings steeped in inspiration.
3. Access to expertise
Ottawa is where knowledge takes center. With North America’s top tech talent and proximity to policymakers and researchers, Ottawa connects you to top minds. From ICT and life sciences to aerospace, defence, public policy, Ottawa offers unparalleled access to experts who elevate your event’s impact.
1. A downtown that breathes
As Canada’s capital, Ottawa offers a downtown that’s both vibrant and refreshingly open. Just 15 minutes from the airport, the pedestrian-friendly core blends heritage landmarks with green spaces and waterfront paths. It’s a city where urban energy meets the calm of nature.
2. Unique off-site venues
Ottawa’s national museums and cultural spaces double as unforgettable event spaces. From grand galleries to light-filled halls, venues like the Canadian Museum of History, the Museum of Nature, the War Museum, NAC and Indigenous-owned Mādahòkì Farm offer distinctive settings steeped in inspiration.
3. Access to expertise
Ottawa is where knowledge takes center. With North America’s top tech talent and proximity to policymakers and researchers, Ottawa connects you to top minds. From ICT and life sciences to aerospace, defence, public policy, Ottawa offers unparalleled access to experts who elevate your event’s impact.
Popular Convention Centers
Ottawa's spectacular convention centre, the Rogers Centre Ottawa, is an exceptional meeting place in the heart of the capital. Overlooking the Rideau Canal – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – Parliament Hill and downtown Ottawa, the centre features a sweeping glass façade encasing four floors of state-of-the-art meeting space, including the Canada Hall, which can accommodate up to 6000 delegates.
The 200,000 square foot centre allows delegates to be just steps away from recreational paths and the ByWard Market shopping and restaurant district — not to mention 6,000 downtown hotel rooms, all within easy walking distance. The facility is directly linked to the 180-store CF Rideau Centre, the 495-room Westin Ottawa, and offers ample indoor parking.
Rogers Centre Ottawa sets new standards for environmental design and sustainable practices, serving delegates and guests with advanced technology.
The 200,000 square foot centre allows delegates to be just steps away from recreational paths and the ByWard Market shopping and restaurant district — not to mention 6,000 downtown hotel rooms, all within easy walking distance. The facility is directly linked to the 180-store CF Rideau Centre, the 495-room Westin Ottawa, and offers ample indoor parking.
Rogers Centre Ottawa sets new standards for environmental design and sustainable practices, serving delegates and guests with advanced technology.
Convention center space
19806 sq. ft.
Largest room space
57740 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
145421 sq. ft.
Ottawa's spectacular convention centre, the Rogers Centre Ottawa, is an exceptional meeting place in the heart of the capital. Overlooking the Rideau Canal – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – Parliament Hill and downtown Ottawa, the centre features a sweeping glass façade encasing four floors of state-of-the-art meeting space, including the Canada Hall, which can accommodate up to 6000 delegates.
The 200,000 square foot centre allows delegates to be just steps away from recreational paths and the ByWard Market shopping and restaurant district — not to mention 6,000 downtown hotel rooms, all within easy walking distance. The facility is directly linked to the 180-store CF Rideau Centre, the 495-room Westin Ottawa, and offers ample indoor parking.
Rogers Centre Ottawa sets new standards for environmental design and sustainable practices, serving delegates and guests with advanced technology.
The 200,000 square foot centre allows delegates to be just steps away from recreational paths and the ByWard Market shopping and restaurant district — not to mention 6,000 downtown hotel rooms, all within easy walking distance. The facility is directly linked to the 180-store CF Rideau Centre, the 495-room Westin Ottawa, and offers ample indoor parking.
Rogers Centre Ottawa sets new standards for environmental design and sustainable practices, serving delegates and guests with advanced technology.
Convention center space
19806 sq. ft.
Largest room space
57740 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
145421 sq. ft.