Picture Yourself at The Shaw Centre
Whether you’re making your first or fifteenth visit to the Shaw Centre, we’ve collected here everything you need to see and know in advance of your event.
Prepare to be amazed
The Shaw Centre is pleased to welcome you to one of Canada’s foremost meeting places.
A spectacular venue for conventions, conferences, meetings, and events of all description, set in the heart of beautiful downtown Ottawa, Canada’s Capital.
The Shaw Centre In Focus
Coming to Shaw Centre?
Get an inside—and outside—look at the wonderful space, design, views, and decor that make Shaw Centre a jewel in downtown Ottawa.
Outside View
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Level One
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Level Two
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Level Three
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Level Four
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crEATe Kitchen
See crEATe Kitchen Gallery
Executive Boardroom & Admin Rooms
See Executive Boardroom & Admin Rooms Gallery
Weddings
See Weddings Gallery
We’re At The Centre Of It All
The Shaw Centre is located on the Rideau Canal in downtown Ottawa, at the corner of Daly and Colonel By Drive.
Besides a panorama of magnificent views, our location offers walking-distance access to more than 6,000 downtown Ottawa hotel rooms, as well as numerous attractions and landmarks.
Parking
The parking nearest to Shaw Centre is a 2-storey underground facility providing 730 spaces. It features three entrances located on Daly Avenue and Nicholas Street South. The three exits are located on Nicholas Street South. Entry points to both the Shaw Centre and the Rideau Centre shopping complex are located on both levels on the north and west walls. There are four handicap spaces per level located on the north wall near the Rideau Centre entrances.
Payment Options:
– Parking meter
– QR code on parking lot signs
– hangTag mobile app
Your payment is linked to your license plate number—there is no need to display proof of payment on your dashboard. Failure to pay for parking will result in a $98 fine. Ensure you pay in the same area where your vehicle is registered to avoid fines.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations:
CF Rideau Centre offers eight Tesla superchargers, one level 3 DC Flo fast charger (CHAdeMO & CCS Combo), and two level 2 Flo chargers, all located in the Green Garage. Standard charging and parking rates apply.
Parking Rates:
- 1 hour: $5.00
- 2 hours: $10.00
- 3 hours: $14.00
- 4 hours: $17.00
- 5 hours (Daily max): $20.00
- 24 hours: $30.00
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