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HomeByward-Market › Rideau Street

Rideau Street

Rideau Street in Byward Market, ON — shopping, food, arts_culture.

Samuel de Champlain · 143 places to eat

open now 296 places mapped 30 events this week
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The quick read

Is Rideau Street a good place to live?

Rideau Street has 143 places to eat, and 98 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 270 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What are homes like in Rideau Street?

There are 270 homes for sale in and around Rideau Street, priced from $1 to $14,500,000 (median about $499,000). See the Homes page for current listings.

What is Rideau Street known for?

Rideau Street is known locally for landmarks like Samuel de Champlain, its 143-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in Rideau Street this week?

There are 30 events on this week in and around Rideau Street, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.

Who is Rideau Street best for?

Based on what's here, Rideau Street suits food lovers, shopping and errands, first-time buyers.

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    Three hand-picked days through Rideau Street, every stop a real place.

    Slow morning

    Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch

    1. Morning Tea Store Cafe
    2. Lunch Wilfred's Restaurant
    3. Treat Baskin-Robbins Ice cream
    4. Browse Le Moulin de Provence Bakery
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    Get outside

    Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite

    1. Grab a bite The King Eddy Burger
    2. Casual dinner Baguette Brochette Sandwich
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    Culture & flavours

    Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner

    1. History Samuel de Champlain Artwork
    2. Coffee Ideal Coffee Cafe
    3. Local shop Perfect Books Books
    4. Dinner out 99 VIP Seafood Chinese
    5. Tonight Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) 2026 - Saturday June 20th & 21st 2026-06-20
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    Through the lens

    Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.

    Librairie Du Soleil
    Irving Rivers
    Pizza Studio
    dermis
    Cora
    Collective Arts
    One Hundred Foot Line
    Zak's Diner
    Aulde Dubliner & Pour House
    Subway
    East India Company
    Swatch
    The Haunted Walk of Ottawa
    Daly's
    Baskin-Robbins
    Bank of Canada Museum
    Lunch
    The King Eddy
    El Taco De Oro
    PharmaChoice
    Tomo
    Chatime
    Frida's Mexican Kitchen
    Brian Dickson Law Library
    Boogie + Birdie
    Nando's

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    Could you live here?

    Falling for Rideau Street? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.

    Around town this week

    Fresh from local news covering Rideau Street and the surrounding area.

    A section of the ByWard Market will remain open on Canada Day during construction, and a new arts initiative launches in the area. A focused downtown safety initiative is also underway in the ByWard Market, Rideau corridor, and Sandy Hill. Summer Ottawa Royal Canadian Mint Guided Tours are available at the Monnaie royale canadienne d’Ottawa.

    Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 20, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

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    What is there to do in Rideau Street?

    Rideau Street has 0 parks and green spaces, 143 places to eat, and landmarks like Samuel de Champlain. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in Rideau Street?

    Most of Rideau Street is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to Rideau Street?

    Rideau Street sits in Byward Market, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Rideau Street?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Rideau Street, and can connect you with a local agent.