The National Arts Centre showcases professional Canadian and international performances and is the home of the world renowned National Arts Centre Orchestra. Excellent seating and acoustics allow appreciation of fine musical, dance and theatrical performances. The center also has a fine restaurant where you can have a meal before or after performances. The atmosphere is upscale and people generally dress accordingly.
This non-professional community theater has been producing plays since 1913; they are known for their high quality performances generated by a dedicated group of volunteers. Ottawa Little Theatre runs eight productions from September through May, and one popular musical production in the summer season. Tickets are reasonable and the atmosphere is relaxed yet highly professional for a community theater. Recent seasons have included everything from Noel Coward's Waiting in the Wings to John Bishop's The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.
Nestled in the Landsowne Park property, TD Place Stadium is a popular sporting arena in Ottawa. Operating since 1908, this arena went through major renovations in 2008 and boasts of accommodating up to 24000 spectators. TD Place Stadium is home to the famous soccer and football teams like Ottawa Redblacks and Ottawa Fury FC. A major sporting venue ever since its establishment, TD Place Stadium has been a host to CFL Championship game, 1976 Summer Olympics, under 20 FIFA World Cup. Besides sports, this place also hosts several concerts and has seen performance by some international names like the Rolling Stones, AC/DC and more.
One of the premier spaces in Ottawa, the Centrepointe Theatre has seen several extraordinary performances since its opening in the year 1988. Showcasing performances such as Little Women by the Orpheus Music Society, The Nutcracker and others, the theater has gained much popularity among drama connoisseurs. Centrepointe Theatre varied shows that appeal to people of all age groups and tastes, and is one of the quality entertainment destinations of the city.
Canadian Tire Centre, formerly the Scotiabank Place, is made for die-hard hockey fans. The arena is home to the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League, and hosts Canadian University Men's Basketball tournaments from time to time. Spread across 56,000 square meters (600,000 square feet), this huge arena is also popular for hosting music concerts by national and international artists. One Direction, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Ed Sheeran are a few of the many celebrities that have performed here.
Comprising four art spaces namely Gloucester Pottery School, Ottawa School of Art Orleans Campus Gallery, Promenade Arteast and the Trinity Art Gallery, Shenkman Arts Centre offers spacious exhibition spaces in Orleans, where numerous exhibitions take place throughout the year. Apart from the temporary exhibitions, this center also features two permanent art installations called Resonance by Maskull Lasserre and Stand by Adrian Gollner. If you are an art lover, this is an ideal place to meet artists and art collectors.
Located in the Canadian War Museum, the Barney Danson Theatre is an important venue and location for the museum. Most of the museums films, documentaries ans screenings are held here. Blessed with excellent features both in terms of comfort, technology and style, this theatre offers a lot. The Barney Danson Theatre can be easily transformed to suit your event needs. With a sleek design this theatre or events venue can be set into a banquet style or a reception style. The basic use of the theatre is for showcasing movies but it can also be used for weddings, social gatherings, concerts and theatricals.
The St. Joseph's Banquet Hall is one of the biggest and the most beautiful banquet facilities in the. The place is available on rental basis for events, programs and concerts. An elegant facility this one; St. Joseph's Hall set amidst sprawling lawns and marvelous infrastructure surpass a lot other venues when it comes to proving their mettle and for you to have the time of your life. So for the most memorable moments in your life, St. Joseph's Banquet Hall would definitely be your best bet.
The Ron Maslin Playhouse is one of the important theaters in the art circles of the city, and is affiliated to Kanata Theatre. Inaugurated in May 1996, this theater was named after Ron Maslin, an active member of the Kanata Theatre and a veteran who had immense and in-depth knowledge of the technical as well as creative aspects of theater. Almost 350 art-enthusiasts can enjoy splendid performances staged here. It also has facilities like space for workshop, green room , a spacious foyer and so on. Check the website for the more information.
Comprising four art spaces namely Gloucester Pottery School, Ottawa School of Art Orleans Campus Gallery, Promenade Arteast and the Trinity Art Gallery, Shenkman Arts Centre offers spacious exhibition spaces in Orleans, where numerous exhibitions take place throughout the year. Apart from the temporary exhibitions, this center also features two permanent art installations called Resonance by Maskull Lasserre and Stand by Adrian Gollner. If you are an art lover, this is an ideal place to meet artists and art collectors.
Located on O'Connor Street in Downtown Ottawa, the Ottawa Curling Club was established in 1851 by Allan Gilmour. The first curling club in the city, it had started out as Bytown Curling Club. The well-maintained facility features curling rinks as well as banquet halls, meeting areas and a bar. The rinks are available on rents for both private and corporate events.