While You’re Here

Venues
Public Transit

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

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.

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#:~:text=Accessible%20seating%20may%20be%20purchased,event%20spaces%20are%20wheelchair%20accessible

 

Fairmont Château Laurier

Address: 1 Rideau St. https://goo.gl/maps/uRVgmzUxJutRvskE9 

Venue Description: A 4-star hotel offering accommodations and conference facilities.

Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible entrance with a slightly graded incline. 

Bathrooms:  Women’s/Men’s bathrooms with accessible stalls

Public Transit

Parking:

More Info: https://www.fairmont.com/laurier-ottawa/

 

Strathcona Park

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

 

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 for getting 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 and runs from early morning to late at night. 

Still need more information? Please visit OC Transpo  https://www.octranspo.com/en/
For all the information you need about Ottawa’s bus and O-train service!
You can also call 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.

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