The Terry Fox Stadium is an athletic stadium located in Ottawa, Ontario. The facility boasts of a regulation sized natural grass soccer arena with a 400-meter (1312.34 feet) track surrounding it. With a capacity of seating over 2000 spectators, the stadium has hosted several important sporting and athletic events such as the 2001 Francophone Games. The stadium turns into a cross country skiing facility in the winter.
For an evening of side-splitting laughter, Absolute Comedy Ottawa is the place to be. This comedy club specializes in dinner-and-show comedy acts. The acts mostly consist of individual comic artists doing stand-up comic acts onstage. Dinner includes hearty dishes like Spaghetti and Meatballs, sandwiches, lasagna and Chicken Parmesan along with classic cocktails to sip on. If you are a fan of wordplay or are simply looking for a fun place to hang out with friends, this is the perfect place to go to.
The Gladstone Theatre is counted as one of the finest performing arts venues of Ottawa. Hosting a well-curated program of theatricals overlooked by a collaborated of several stand-alone theater groups, it served as the erstwhile venue for the Great Canadian Theatre Company. Remodeled as a striking Art Deco structure n the year 2008, it has played venue to some notable acts by local production firms like Same Day Theatre, Bear & Co., Black Sheep Theatre and SevenThirty Productions, among others.
Located in the Nepean municipality of the City of Ottawa, the Twin Elm Ruby Park is a hub of sports activities. The main attraction here are certainly the five rugby fields where many interesting matches have been witnessed. Excellent recreational facilities are coupled with these, in the form of lounges, a bar and as many as 12 changing rooms. The park management also offers other services like arranging corporate and private events at the numerous indoor venues within the park.
Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts formally St. Brigid’s Church, was completed in 1890 to serve the growing Irish Canadian population of Ottawa, specifically of the Lowertown region, under the direction of architect James R. Bowes, and contractor J.J. Lyons. Architectural features include a limestone exterior, Romanesque portals, and bulb steeples of different heights, showcasing a Russian-Byzantine aesthetic. The interior features Tudor fan vaults, stunning stained-glass windows, and the original Casavant organ. The church was claimed as a Heritage property by the City of Ottawa in 1981. Saint Brigid’s was officially deconsecrated in 2007, and has since been re- conceptualized as a centre for arts, culture, and Irish heritage - Home of the National Irish Canadian Culture Centre. Considering a party or corporate event? Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts is a unique venue for Music, Art, Performances, Functions and special events. The two multi-purpose spaces; the KILDARE ROOM which can accommodate up to 160 patrons seated (Renovations recently completed). The GRAND CANAL CONCERT HALL with a capacity of 700. Cathedral Performance Space equipped with a 40' X 28' stage. For details: 613-244-7373 or info@sbcottawa.ca. The Rectory is an artist co-operative comprised of studio and work spaces. The co-op resides in a heritage building located beside Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts. For inquiries, please don’t hesitate to email us at rectory.ottawa@gmail.com
The Algonquin Commons Theatre in the Nepean neighborhood is located inside the Woodroffe Campus. Established in 2012, the theater is under the management and ownership of the Algonquin Students’ Association. Enjoy a wide range of events, including concerts, comedy, dancing, public speakers and much more. From Russian Ballet to Randy Bachman, the Algonquin Commons Theatre is known for hosting great events.