CF Rideau Centre

Name: CF Rideau Centre
Address: 50 Rideau St, Ottawa, Ottawa, CA
Telephone: 4166211070

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CF Rideau Centre is a three-level shopping centre in downtown Ottawa, between the downtown core and ByWard Market, at the edge of the Rideau Canal.

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What's on here

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Opening hours

Today10:00 – 21:00Show all

Monday10:00 – 21:00

Tuesday10:00 – 21:00

Wednesday10:00 – 21:00

Thursday10:00 – 21:00

Friday10:00 – 21:00

Saturday10:00 – 21:00

Sunday11:00 – 18:00

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Why go

About 180 retailers.
A 35,000-square-foot dining hall with 16 eateries and seating for 850.
The restored Charles Ogilvy heritage façade on Rideau Street.
A rooftop garden that fills with tulips during the annual Canadian Tulip Festival.

What's inside

Guest Services is on Level 3 beside Freiman Bridge.
The nursing room beside Guest Services has private stations, a microwave, a sink and two change tables.
Private nursing stations include rocking chairs, counters and soft lighting.

History

1981–1982Construction drew local opposition over demolishing Rideau Street stores and concerns about increased vehicle traffic. Eaton dropped a plan to add its name to the mall after local resistance.
March 16, 1983The mall opened.
RedevelopmentA major expansion added 230,000 square feet and renovated retail and dining areas. Two pedestrian bridges across Rideau Street were removed or renovated.
Convoy closureThe mall closed after convoy protesters entered and reopened after police cleared the area.

How to get there

TrainTake O-Train Line 1 to Rideau station. Two of its four entrances are inside the mall.
BusOC Transpo routes 11, 16 and 19, plus several STO routes, stop on Mackenzie King Bridge.
BusPara Transpo Stop 3 is beside the mall door on the south side.
ParkingParking is accessible from Daly Avenue and Nicholas Street. The Green Garage has eight Tesla superchargers, one Level 3 DC Flo fast charger and two Level 2 Flo chargers.
BikeBicycle racks are near Ogilvy Square, on Colonel By Drive and in the Red Garage.

Accessibility

Wheelchair availability Complimentary wheelchairs are available during regular shopping hours.

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Where

50 Rideau St, Ottawa

Website: shops.cadillacfairview.com/property/cf-ri…
Phone: 4166211070

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Questions and answers

What are CF Rideau Centre’s opening hours?

It is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00–21:00, and Sunday, 11:00–18:00.

Is there a coat check at CF Rideau Centre?

Guest Services offers a free coat check; personal bags and luggage are not accepted.

Can I charge an electric car at CF Rideau Centre?

Green Garage has eight Tesla superchargers, one Level 3 DC Flo fast charger and two Level 2 Flo chargers.

Is there help finding facilities at CF Rideau Centre?

The GoodMaps app guides visitors to facilities and points of interest throughout the property.

Where is the Para Transpo stop at CF Rideau Centre?

Stop 3 is on the south side, by the mall door.

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