Coronavirus: What is Open & Closed in Ottawa – Attractions, Events and Facilities

As Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. David Williams has recommended the immediate suspension of all large events and public gatherings of over 250 people due to COVID-19, many events across Ottawa and Ontario have been cancelled.

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Last Update: Wednesday, March 25, 2020

What is Open in Ottawa

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  • CF Rideau Centre
  • St. Laurent Open
  • Carlingwood Mall.
  • Bayshore
  • SouthGate
  • Hazeldean Mall Open
• Restaurants with takeout facilities
• Only Essential City Facilities are open.

What is Closed in Ottawa

• All publically funded schools closed in Ontario until April 5, 2020
• All City-managed recreation and cultural facilities, and all Ottawa Public Library branches.
• All recreation and cultural facilities, including recreation complexes, community centers, arenas, swimming pools, theatres and museums will be closed, effective Monday, March 16.
• City programs, including March break camps and fitness classes, will also be cancelled, starting Monday, March 16 as will performances at the Shenkman and Meridian Theatres.
• All Arts Court Theatre Programs – From Monday March 16 to and including Sunday, April 5 and all programming has been suspended during this time.
• Cineplex Theatres
• Landmark Theatres
• YMCA

• National Arts Centre Events
• Bank of Canada Museum
• Royal Canada Mint
• Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
• Canada Aviation and Space Museum
• Canada Science and Technology Museum
• All National Museums – War Museum, Nature Museum, History Museum, National Gallery,
• Guided tours of the Senate of Canada Building and the House of Commons at West Block are suspended until the week of April 20.
• Rideau Hall – Public tours and events are cancelled or postponed until further notice.
• Ottawa Art Gallery
• All Events at Canadian Tire Centre
• All Events at TD Place
• House of Tarq Closed
• Live on Elgin Closed

Other upcoming cancelled events:

08 Oct

Toddler Tuesdays – Cancelled Due to COVID-19

National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa

October 8, 2019 To June 30, 2020

Price: Free

Arts & crafts, singing, dancing, stories, and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for caregivers and children, ages 18 months to 4 years! Join instructor Jesse Kahat ...  »

25 Oct

Luck and Lore Exhibition – Suspended Due to COVID-19

Bank of Canada Museum, 30 Bank Street, Ottawa

October 25, 2019 To November 1, 2020

613 782-8914

Price: Free

When you toss a quarter in a fountain, lift a penny off the sidewalk or bake a nickel into a cake, you are taking part in rituals ...  »

18 Jan

Art Walk Tours – Suspended Due to COVID-19

National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa

January 18, 2020 To June 27, 2020

Price: Free

Join us Saturdays at 2 pm and select Wednesdays at 1 pm for a guided walking tour of the NAC, highlighting the Centre’s architectural highlights and visual arts ...  »