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Food and drink specials, live events, recurring activities, and nearby business posts from the rolling Centretown feed.
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2026 Pride Breakfast
Matt Anthony Field — 2026 Pride Breakfast Aug 30, 2026 — 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Par-Tee Putt After Dark
Join us on October 28th for a hauntingly fun night at Par-Tee Putt After Dark! Get ready to sink some spooky shots and have a spook-tacular time!🎃👻
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SOUVIENS-TOI DE LA RÉVOLUTION
Théâtre de la Vieille 17 — Du 24 au 27 février 24 février : vin d'honneur après la représentation 🇺🇸 25 et 27 février : représentation surtitrée en anglais 🗣️ 26 février : discussion après le spectacle avec l'équipe artistique 27 février : heure du conte et du brico Billetterie : lien dans la bio
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vin d'honneur après la représentation
Théâtre de la Vieille 17 — 24 février : vin d'honneur après la représentation
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représentation surtitrée en anglais
Théâtre de la Vieille 17 — 🇺🇸 25 et 27 février : représentation surtitrée en anglais
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discussion après le spectacle avec l'équipe artistique
Théâtre de la Vieille 17 — 🗣️ 26 février : discussion après le spectacle avec l'équipe artistique
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heure du conte et du brico
Théâtre de la Vieille 17 — 27 février : heure du conte et du brico
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5-Star Monday Band
The Laff — Mondays THE 5-STAR MONDAY BAND AT 8PM
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World Famous Tuesday Night Open Mic
The Laff — Tuesdays WORLD FAMOUS TUESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC AT 8PM
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The John Carroll Show
The Laff — Wednesdays THE JOHN CARROLL SHOW AT 8PM
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Thursday Night Live
The Laff — Thursdays THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE AT 9PM
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DJ Poundkey Vinyl Dad Rock
The Laff — DJ Poundkey VINYL DAD ROCK 5-8pm
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Fire’d Up Friday Nights
The Laff — Fire’d Up Friday Nights at 9pm
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The Lucky Ron Show
The Laff — The Lucky Ron Show at 4pm
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DJ Poundkey VINYLTAP
The Laff — DJ Poundkey VINYLTAP at 10pm
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Sunday Afternooner
The Laff — Sunday Afternooner 3-6pm
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Sunday Evening Tunes
The Laff — Sunday evening tunes 8pm
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Kinàmàgawin Symposium
Kailash Mital Theatre — Nov 5Kinàmàgawin Symposium- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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What it's like to live here
Read the neighbourhood like a local: daily errands, green space, housing, and the current pulse around Centretown.
Daily errands236 nearby
Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.
Walkable core149 close-by
Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.
Green space135 parks & trails
Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.
What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood
Tunney's Pasture Several affordable lunch spots are within walking distance of Tunney's Pasture.
Scout's noteCentretown A new salad option in Centretown provides a quick and refreshing meal choice for busy locals.
Scout's notePomona Lake The harmful algae blooms advisory for Pomona Lake has been lifted.
Scout's noteNew Vietnamese sandwich spot in Kanata A new Vietnamese sandwich spot in Kanata has drawn in foodies looking for fresh flavors.
Scout's notePomona Lake The harmful algae bloom warning for Pomona Lake has been lifted.
Scout's notePomona Lake The harmful algae blooms advisory for Pomona Lake has been lifted, allowing for safer recreational use.
Scout's noteNew Vietnamese sandwich spot in Kanata A new Vietnamese sandwich spot in Kanata has drawn interest from food enthusiasts.
Scout's noteIdeal Coffee Ideal Coffee in Centretown offers a variety of brewing methods and shares tips on achieving the perfect coffee-to-water ratio for different techniques.
Scout's noteTea Store in Centretown Tea Store in Centretown is located in the heart of Ottawa's Byward Market and offers a selection of high-quality teas from around the world.
Scout's noteD'Arcy McGee's D'Arcy McGee's is a local Irish pub near Parliament Hill, offering classic and modern pub fare along with a selection of local and imported beers.
Scout's noteParliament Hill Parliament Hill is the neighbourhood's spot for a walk or some fresh air.
Scout's noteD'Arcy McGee's D'Arcy McGee's is a go-to local spot for a bite around here.
Scout's noteUpdated August 28, 2026
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This Weekend
Weekend picks in Centretown
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Aug 28-30
2026-08-29
Lez Go presents Bliss - Pride Edition
Queen St. Fare
Lez Go is Ottawa's lesbian+ events group
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2026-08-29
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Live In Ottawa ON
Overflow Brewing Company
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Calling All Captains, Losers Club and Morning In May - Live In Ottawa ON Saturday August 29th, 2026
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Through the lens
Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.
The Heart and Crown
Barrio
LCBO
Gabriel Pizza
Café Omni
South African War Memorial
Yen Fung Ding
Daldongnae
Elgin Beer Project
Saigon Restaurant
Centretown Veterinary Hospital
The Haunted Walk of Ottawa
Canna Cabana
Planet Coffee
Tea Store
Trattoria Caffé Italia
Meadow's Diner
Beaver Tails
Sushi Shop
Beaver Boxing Club
Circle K
Preston Food Market
Bank of Canada Museum
Jericho
Wild Oat Bakery
Ben Ben Restaurant
Pure Kitchen
J'TM
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The quick read
What is happening in Centretown this week?
Centretown has 8 current event listings. Current picks include Lez Go presents Bliss - Pride Edition, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Live In Ottawa ON, Retro Silent Disco | The National Gallery of Canada | Ottawa.
What is a good date-night idea in Centretown?
For a date night near Centretown, start with Retro Silent Disco | The National Gallery of Canada | Ottawa, Beyond The Burst Guitar Showcase, then use the Eat & Drink guide for coffee, dinner, or a nearby stop.
What is Centretown good for day to day?
Centretown has 135 food and drink places in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.
What are homes like in Centretown right now?
Tiny Local Adventure currently sees 41 home listings in or near Centretown, with a median asking price around $799,000.
Is Centretown a good place to live?
Centretown has 135 places to eat, and 101 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.
What is Centretown known for?
Centretown is known locally for landmarks like Samuel de Champlain, its 135-strong food and drink scene.
What's happening in Centretown this week?
There are 9 events on this week in and around Centretown, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.
Who is Centretown best for?
Based on what's here, Centretown suits food lovers, shopping and errands.
Good to know
What is there to do in Centretown?
Centretown has 0 parks and green spaces, 135 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 Centretown?
Most of Centretown 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 Centretown?
Centretown sits in Centretown, Ontario, reachable by car or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in Centretown?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Centretown, and can connect you with a local agent.