While You’re Here

Venues

If you have any further accessibility questions, you can contact us at info@animationfestival.ca or fill out our anonymous form to provide us feedback.

Arts Court Ottawa​Arts Court

Where you’ll find: OIAF Office, OIAF Registration, Arts Court Theatre, Chez Ani, Aniboutique, Club SAW

Address: 2 Daly Ave. https://goo.gl/maps/kejNrfHHFajZjnDC6 

Venue Description: A multi-storey building housing local arts organizations. Service Animal-friendly and has multiple places to sit.

Wheelchair Access: An accessible entrance is available via ramp at 67 Nicholas Street. Elevators are available throughout the building. 

Bathrooms: Gender-neutral bathrooms are available throughout the building.

 

​Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG)

Where you’ll find: Alma Duncan Salon

Address: 10 Daly Ave. https://goo.gl/maps/syz8heqkqTsMLwxJ9 

Venue Description: A multi-storey building housing exhibition space, an auditorium, and workshop rooms. Service Animal-friendly and has multiple places to sit.

Wheelchair Access: All entrances are wheelchair accessible. An accessible drop-off location for Para Transpo is available at 10 Daly Avenue. Elevators are available throughout the building.

Bathrooms: Gender-neutral bathrooms are available throughout the building. 

 

 

​ByTowne Cinema

Address: 325 Rideau St. https://goo.gl/maps/HQFSPfmpTnv3Lc8z7 

Venue Description: A single-screen repertory cinema.

Wheelchair Access: Accessible entrance and reserved seating for wheelchair users.

Bathrooms: Women’s/Men’s bathrooms. Both washrooms have accessible stalls, however, the doors to the men’s room are the old 30″ standard width with no automated door opener. Staff or patrons can open the door for you.

 

 

 

​National Arts Centre (NAC)

Address: 1 Elgin St. https://maps.app.goo.gl/cDfh24f6DUWXg4pg6 

Venue Description: A multi-storey performing arts center with theatres and event space. Service Animal-friendly and has multiple places to sit.

Wheelchair Access: Accessible entrance available on Elgin Street. The Canal Lobby entrance, the Parking 2 vestibule, and the Parking 3 vestibule are also accessible. Elevators are available throughout the building.

Bathrooms: Women’s/Men’s accessible bathrooms are available throughout the building. Universal and companion care washrooms, including one with an electronic lift, are located at the Orchestra Level of Southam Hall.
 

 

Strathcona Park

Where you’ll find: The Animators’ Picnic

Address: 25 Range Rd. ​​https://goo.gl/maps/WfB8UVWv1uKwDr5ZA 

Venue Description: A large public park with a mix of grassy areas and concrete/gravel paths. Service animal-friendly and has multiple places to sit.

Wheelchair Access: Concrete paths around the periphery of the park are connected via gravel paths. 

Bathrooms: Women’s/Men’s accessible bathrooms are available on site.

Public Transit:

Parking: 

More Info: https://map.accessnow.com/details/60405760-fd26-11eb-b731-06d275231987?lng=en

 

Lowertown Brewery

Where you’ll find: Opening Night Party

Address: 73 York St. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bwj5QFU6gCwUMGKB7

Venue Description: A two-storey bar and restaurant serving Canadian comfort fare with craft beer & cocktails in casual digs with a spacious patio. Service Animal-friendly and multiple places to sit both indoors and outdoors.

Wheelchair Access: The main entrance of the main floor is accessible via ramp. The upper floor is only accessible via stairs. An accessible drop-off location for Para Transpo is available at the Rideau LRT Station entrance on Rideau St.

Bathrooms: Accessible bathrooms are available on the main floor. There are additional bathrooms (not accessible) down a set of stairs in the basement.

Public Transit

Getting around the city is easy with OC Transpo and the O-Train!  Tap your credit or debit card to ride.   We recommend downloading the Transit app – your best source of info for getting around.

PARKING NEAR OIAF

Parking Recommendations

Our best bets for parking near the Festival’s main screening venues.

BYTOWNE CINEMA

Near 325 Rideau Street

FREE*Street parking

Rideau & Nelson Streets

Street parking can often be found around Rideau and Nelson.

*Free on weekends or after 3:30 pm. Always check the posted signs.

$1-minute walk

Loblaws Rideau

363 Rideau Street · Enter from Nelson Street

$5 for 2.5 hours, or for the day on Saturday and Sunday.

Not suitable for late shows—the lot closes at 10:00 pm.

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ARTS COURT & OTTAWA ART GALLERY

Near 2–10 Daly Avenue

FREE*Street parking

Nicholas, Besserer & Daly

Some street parking is available on these streets and in the surrounding area.

*Generally free after 7:30 pm and on Sundays. Check the posted signs.

$1-minute walk

University of Ottawa Desmarais Garage

55 Laurier Avenue East · Enter from Nicholas Street

Underground parking. Pay and display or use the HotSpot app, lot #4002.

$5.50/hour · $9 maximum after 3:00 pm and on weekends

$1-minute walk

Gilad Parking

90 Besserer Street

Outdoor pay-and-display lot with in-and-out privileges on weekends.

$8 evenings · $8 all day Saturday and Sunday

BEST DEAL10-minute walk

City Hall Parking

110 Laurier Avenue West

A little farther away, but by far the best bargain.

$2 after 6:00 pm and on weekends

$$$1-minute walk

Rideau Centre Green Garage

72 Besserer Street · Lot 113

The closest and most convenient option, but also the most expensive.

$20 for 12 hours · $14 for 2.5 hours

Parking availability, prices and hours may change. Please check posted signs and rates when you arrive.

OIAF-APPROVED EATS

Restaurants

Animators gotta eat! Try one of these OIAF-approved restaurants, bars, and cafés to refuel between screenings.   

Some quick staff snack destinations:  Jackson in the OAG is offering 10% off to passholders, poutine lovers should hit Smokes (407 Dalhousie), Farmboy in the Rideau Centre is always good for a quick salad or sandwich, finally you have to experience Shawarma Palace (464 Rideau) - share a plate with a friend.

European & Canadian

The Albion Rooms

33 Nicholas Street · 613-656-1638

Farm-to-table meat, fish and pasta with excellent Canadian and European wines, beers and cocktails.

OIAF ticket and passholders save 20%

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Art Bar & Festival Hang-out

Avant-Garde Bar

135½ Besserer Street · 613-321-8908

A quiet festival hang-out for drinks, Eastern European snacks, Italian coffee, art and conversation—just a couple of blocks from the Rideau Centre.

A relaxed OIAF meeting spot

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Vietnamese

Pho By Night

309 Dalhousie Street · 613-789-8885

Family-run since 2000, serving pho, bánh mì, vermicelli bowls and Vietnamese favourites, with vegan and halal-friendly options.

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Fine Dining

Riviera

62 Sparks Street · 613-233-6262

Classic dishes and standout cocktails in a grand former bank building just steps from Parliament Hill.

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Brewpub

Beyond the Pale ByWard Taproom

21 George Street · 613-789-8787

Local craft beer, cocktails and a chef-driven menu in the heart of the ByWard Market.

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Games & Pub Food

Level One Gaming Pub

14 Waller Street · 613-979-7529

An all-ages restaurant with thousands of board and video games available to play for a small flat fee.

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Canadian Treats

BeaverTails Ottawa

69 George Street · 613-241-1230

Hot, hand-stretched pastries with sweet toppings at the flagship ByWard Market location.

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Armenian & Georgian

Yan’s Restaurant

86 Murray Street · 647-806-6084

Khachapuri, kebabs and oven-roasted meats introduce the rich flavours of Armenian and Georgian cooking.

Reservations recommended

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Neighbourhood Dining

Town & Citizen

Town: 296 Elgin Street · 613-695-8696
Citizen: 207 Gilmour Street · 613-422-6505

Two welcoming Centretown spaces serving the same seasonal menu with curated wines, craft beer and spirits.

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Cocktails & Dining

Rabbit Hole

208 Sparks Street

Creative cocktails and food served across four distinctive spaces in a striking 130-year-old building.

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