While You’re Here

Venues
Public Transit
Restaurants

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.

Public Transit: Located 3 minutes away from:

Parking: 

More Info: https://artscourt.ca/visitor-info-en

 

​Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG)

Where you’ll find: Alma Duncan Salon

Address: 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, 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. 

Public Transit:

Parking: 

More Info: https://oaggao.ca/visit/accessibility-and-childcare/

 

​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.

 

Public Transit:

Parking:

More Info: https://www.bytowne.ca/accessibility/ 

 

​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.

Public Transit: 

Parking

More Info: https://nac-cna.ca/en/visit/accessibility

 

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:

Parking:

More Info: https://www.lowertownbrewery.ca/ 

Public Transit

Getting around the city is easy with OC Transpo and the O-Train! Purchase a Presto card for only $6 and load it with your fare(s) in advance. Coming in from Toronto? Your Toronto Presto cards are valid here too!

Day passes are also available for purchase and can be bought as a 1, 3, 5, or 7-day pass. The DayPass lets you ride on OC Transpo, Para Transpo, and STO from the time of purchase until it expires. To ride, just tap your DayPass at the fare gate or show it to the operator as you board the bus. Having a pass will make it easy and convenient to get to and from the OIAF venues, especially if you are staying near the LRT (O-Train) or a downtown bus route. 

Visit Prices for all your fare rates and options. 

Buy your Presto card online or at an OC Transpo Customer Service Centre or participating Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, and Real Canadian Superstore locations. 

OC Transpo Ticket Machines can be found at all O-Train stations, and the Ottawa airport has an OC Transpo Ticket Machine located on Level 1: Arrival and Baggage claim. 

Rapid route 97 serves YOW around the clock, 7 days a week!  

O-Train 1 Tunney’s Pasture will take you from the VIA railway station to downtown Ottawa. It runs from early morning to late at night. 

Still need more information?
Visit OC Transpo’s website for all the information you need about Ottawa’s bus and O-train service. You can also call them at 613-560-5000.

Want to take a taxi or Uber from the airport?

The average cost to take a taxi from the airport to downtown Ottawa is $29
To take an Uber from the airport to downtown Ottawa rates start at $25

Want more ground transportation options from the airport? 

Visit https://yow.ca/en/parking-transportation/ground-transportation-options for more information.

Restaurants

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

Le Poisson Bleu

610 Somerset Street West
(613) 656-1638
info@lepoissonbleu.net
lepoissonbleu.net

A modern seafood restaurant with a cozy vibe on the edge of Chinatown.

Stolen Goods Cocktail Bar

106 Sparks Street
stolengoodscocktailbar.com

Intimate 20 seat cocktail bar serving food and drink until 2am nightly.

Zak’s Diner

14 ByWard Market Sq
220 Elgin St
334 Richmond Rd
499 Terry Fox Dr
151 McNeely Ave
(613) 241-2401
info@zaksdiner.com
eatatzaks.com

Locally World Famous, and an Ottawa Institution, Zak’s has been serving classic Canadian comfort food since 1986. Open 24/7! As you walk in our door you will be transported back in time. The charm of Zak’s is keeping the Diner classics untouched. We’ve made the milkshakes, the burgers, our all day breakfast and signature classics the same way for 38 years!

Equator Coffee Nation

1 Elgin Street
equator.ca

We believe the world is a better place with coffee that is sourced ethically and grown organically. At Equator, coffee is more than just a beverage; it is a way of changing the world. We’ve been roasting, delivering, and serving fresh, fair trade, organic coffee since 1998. Founded by Craig and Amber Hall with the goal of making a difference globally and locally, the name was chosen for a reason: to ‘Equate’ the benefit of drinking coffee, not just for the consumer but for all the people along the way, from our staff who pack and serve it- to the farmers who grow it.

The Cupcake Lounge

6 Byward Market Square
(613) 862-0926
info@thecupcakelounge.com
thecupcakelounge.com

The Cupcake Lounge is locally owned, small retail bakery in Ottawa, specializing in cupcakes, cakes and custom sugar cookies. We offer all-natural, gourmet cupcakes baked fresh daily, made from the finest ingredients, and iced by hand with spatula not piped; no artificial flavours, lard, or preservatives. We have two Ottawa-area stores, one in the heart of the Byward Market at 6 Byward Market Square near Byward Market Square and Clarence and the other in Westboro at 324 Richmond Rd. close to Churchill.

The King Eddy & Lil Z’s Pizza

45 Clarence Street
(613) 680-1700
info@kegroup.ca
kingeddyburgers.com

The King Eddy is a fresh take on the classic diner where the “locals go to eat”. Our beautiful bright open space serves breakfast/brunch, lunch, and dinner seven days a week! Whether it’s our legendary freshly ground smash burgers, hand breaded fried chicken & waffles, house made pancakes, or unique fresh salads, the ‘Eddy’ has something for everyone! We also have a fantastic beverage menu with boozy soft serve milkshakes, wine on tap, craft beer, & fun cocktails. Kids menu is also available upon request. Also located next door is our new little sister restaurant, Lil Z’s Pizza! Our pizza is best described as a New York/Neopolitan style hybrid which is fast becoming the city’s best pizza! Ask for a Lil Z’s menu and order a pizza or caesar salad to your table at the King Eddy no problem! They’re also open for pizza by the slice all day from 11:30am to 1am.

Avant Garde

135 Besserer St
(613) 321-8908
info@avantgardebar.com

Community spaces are places where people feel comfortable and are able to connect through common interests and passions. Avant-Garde Bar was founded in December of 2004 as a result of many conversations with residents of Ottawa, who craved for a meeting place that inspires. Today Avant-Garde Bar is not simply an art bar, it is a revolutionary culture hub, where local poets, artists, designers, and political activists gather to discuss and implement their latest projects. We are proud supporters of local and international artists, who love to experiment and push the limits of music.

Pure Kitchen

115 Rideau St
(613) 845-1818
info@purekitchenottawa.com
purekitchenottawa.com

Pure Kitchen is a vegetarian restaurant with lite fare, bowls, sandwiches and burgers. Paired with cold-pressed juices, smoothies, beer, wine and cocktails/mocktails. Pure Kitchen has four unique locations across Ottawa: Rideau, Elgin, Westboro and Kanata!

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