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Rideau Street

Rideau Street in Lowertown, ON — shopping, food, arts_culture.

Samuel de Champlain · 150 places to eat

open now 279 places mapped 30 events this week
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The quick read

Is Rideau Street a good place to live?

Rideau Street has 150 places to eat, and 79 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 41 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 41 homes for sale in and around Rideau Street, priced from $249,900 to $5,195,000 (median about $775,000). 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 150-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.

Choose your own adventure - Rideau Street

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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 Gabriel Pizza Pizza
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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 Ottawa Royal Canadian Mint Guided Tours (English) Sat Jun 20 · 10:00 AM
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    Through the lens

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

    Tea Store
    Picolo Grande
    Schoolhouse Pizza
    Happy Fish Raw Bar
    Dante

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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.

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    Good to know

    What is there to do in Rideau Street?

    Rideau Street has 0 parks and green spaces, 150 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 Lowertown, 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.