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Centretown - Downtown Bank Everything but Ordinary.

Bold shops, top eats, local stories, and a thriving arts scene - Centretown is the heart of Ottawa’s most vibrant and creative neighborhood.

This is where you can find everything about shops, services and events on Bank Street, from Wellington to Catherine.



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06/10/2026

We had the opportunity to speak with Peter from Art Battle Ottawa about the role art can play in mental health.

For many, art is more than creative expression. It can be a way to process, reflect, and work through personal experiences.

That perspective is at the heart of The Art of Becoming.
On June 25, we’re bringing this experience to the Ottawa Art Gallery, where local artists will create in real time in support of a community arts initiative in Centretown.

It’s a chance to connect with art in a more meaningful way and be part of something lasting in the community.

June 25, 5 to 9PM
Ottawa Art Gallery
Tickets are $20: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-of-becoming-centretown-x-art-battle-tickets-1989010046592?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Can’t make it? You can still make an impact by purchasing Truth iN Motion, a book by our Executive Director , with all proceeds going directly toward the community arts initiative https://sabrinalemay.com/truth-in-motion/.

Thank you to our partners .ca
Video by our friends .ca

06/09/2026

The Invitation Ep. 04 ft. East India Company 🇮🇳

One bite and suddenly you're somewhere else.
This time, we're taking you to India.

Freshly baked parathas. Rich, fragrant curries. Royal biryani layered with flavour. Chai pulled to perfection.

At East India Company, every dish tells a story rooted in tradition, culture, family, and the comfort of sharing a meal together.

Whether it's your first visit or a taste of home, this is the kind of place that invites you to slow down, savour every bite, and stay a little longer.

Have you been here before? Tell us your favourite dish below 👇
Consider this your Invitation ✨

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Cinematography by

06/08/2026

Come on in... your new favourite spot in the city is waiting for you.

Before the crowds arrive, Lynn and Revello are taking a first look around Centretown's newest gathering space - Snider Park.

Built for community, creativity, and everyday life in Centretown, this is a space designed to be used. Whether you're meeting friends, catching a live performance, grabbing a coffee, or simply spending time downtown, Snider Park was built to create space for people into the heart of the city.

Join us June 13 for the official launch of Snider Park.
🌿 Public Park Launch | 4PM–5PM (Free Admission)
🎨 Live Street Art
☕ AHH!!! Coffee Café Open

While the park remains open throughout the evening, the celebration continues next door with the Grown Ass Pizza & Taco Fest from 5PM–11PM featuring live DJs, food vendors, dancing, and community celebration.

🎟️ Buy your tickets https://admitone.com/events/ottawa/community/festival/grown-ass-pizza-taco-fest-by-centretown/51NRR4.

We'll save you a spot.

What's On This Week!Your Centretown cheat-sheet - 7 days of what's happening in your favourite neighbourhood. Hosting so...
06/04/2026

What's On This Week!
Your Centretown cheat-sheet - 7 days of what's happening in your favourite neighbourhood.

Hosting something cool? Slide into our DMs - we want in.

06/03/2026

Communities aren’t built overnight. Neither are the spaces that bring them together.

From truck deliveries to planted greenery, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how Snider Park came to life in Centretown.

And now it’s time to open it properly.

Join us June 13 for the official launch of Snider Park:
Public Park Launch | 4PM-11PM
Grown Ass Pizza Party & Taco Fest | 5PM-11PM
Live DJs
Live street art
Food vendors
Dancing + community celebration

The public launch is free and open to everyone. The Grown Ass Pizza Party & Taco Fest from 5PM–11PM will be a ticketed event held in the adjacent parking lot.

Tickets available at https://admitone.com/events/ottawa/community/festival/grown-ass-pizza-taco-fest-by-centretown/51NRR4

See you June 13.

Meet Hope, mentor, community builder, and Director of Social Enterprise at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa.For Hope, ...
06/02/2026

Meet Hope, mentor, community builder, and Director of Social Enterprise at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa.

For Hope, giving back has always been personal. Growing up, her family experienced food insecurity, and things like new clothes weren’t always easy to come by. Those experiences shaped the work she does today through Thrive Select Thrift and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa.

From free clothing initiatives to youth mentorship and employment programs, her work is rooted in creating spaces where young people feel safe, supported, and seen.

This year, that work came to life through Fashion for Futures in Centretown. A celebration of creativity, confidence, and community.

But beyond the programs and events, it’s the small moments that matter most. Listening. Supporting. Celebrating wins. Showing her daughter what it means to give back and be part of a community.
Follow their journey at

👉 Read their full interview at centretownottawa.ca
Photography by our friend

06/01/2026

You’ve seen the announcement, now here’s a glimpse of what the night will feel like.

The Art of Becoming is more than just an event. It’s a high-energy, one-night experience at the Ottawa Art Gallery in support of a community arts initiative in Centretown.

The evening will feature a live Art Battle, where local artists will create original work in real time, along with music, vendors, food, and a poetry and visual installation.

Every ticket directly supports the creation of the project.

June 25, 5 to 9PM
Ottawa Art Gallery
Tickets are $20 and space is limited.
Get yours here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-of-becoming-centretown-x-art-battle-tickets-1989010046592?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Can’t make it? You can still make an impact by purchasing Truth iN Motion, a book by our Executive Director , with all proceeds going directly toward the community arts initiative (link in bio).

Thank you to our partners .ca .

Video by our friends .ca

05/28/2026

WELCOME… to Snider Park.

A new green space is coming to the middle of Centretown - created to reflect the art, culture, creativity, and community that make this neighbourhood what it is.

We built this space because strong communities need places made for people. Places to meet up, work outside, listen to music, grab a coffee, connect with neighbours, or simply spend time downtown without needing somewhere else to be.

Snider Park was designed to feel open, flexible, and alive, with public art, live performances on Centre Stage, community programming, free public WiFi, and space for everyday life to happen naturally.

You’ll also find .coffee inside the park, with .booj and team serving up a little coffee magic from the park café.

And on June 13, we’re officially opening the park to the public with a Grown-Ass Pizza Party & Taco Fest from 5pm-11pm. Ticket link in bio.

The Greek Souvlaki Shack has quietly become one of Centretown’s most beloved local food spots through authentic Greek co...
05/27/2026

The Greek Souvlaki Shack has quietly become one of Centretown’s most beloved local food spots through authentic Greek comfort food, welcoming hospitality, and a genuine connection to the people they serve.

From legendary tzatziki and loaded Greek fries to a celiac-friendly kitchen built from lived experience, this is the kind of place people return to again and again.

Read the full story on our blog - centretownottawa.ca

ps. Don't sleep on the chocolate chip cookies

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Centretown lately. May dump. Photography by our friend
05/26/2026

Centretown lately.
May dump.

Photography by our friend

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