Ottawa At Night
Welcome to Ottawa at Night, the website about all things nightlife in Canada’s capital city, curated by the City of Ottawa Nightlife Office.
Heading out for the night?
Use the site’s Venues directory to find the nightlife spots with the vibe you’re looking for and check the Insider section for detailed info on Ottawa’s nightlife scene. Review the Safety section for info on making your evening out a safe one.
Every day has a tonight. Enjoy yours!
Have a nightlife business?
Visit the Business section for everything you need to know about licenses, permitting, bylaws, safety and more.
The site also includes the latest nightlife News and info about the City of Ottawa Nightlife Office.
News
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Celebrate the Return of Nuit Blanche with Homme Mobile in the ByWard Market
October 14, 2025
With support from the City of Ottawa Nightlife Office, the ByWard Market District Authority (BMDA) and Ottawa Tourism, Nuit Blanche Ottawa invites you to experience the premiere of Mobile Homme…
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Ontario Cultural Attractions, Ontario Arts Council & ON Culture Days
October 2, 2025
Info Session and Reception Bring your next event to life! Learn about availablegovernment supports including funding. Thursday, October 30, 2025 10:30am – 1:00pm Arts Court Theatre, Ontario Learn more
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Free Workshop to Equip Ottawa Nightlife Workers with Tools to Prevent Harassment and Violence
September 17, 2025
Ottawa, ON — A series of free workshops will soon be offered to support staff working in Ottawa’s nightlife sector, including venues, bars, and nightclubs. The initiative is designed to create safer,…
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BikeNight at Confederation Park
September 10, 2025
Inspired by Montreal’s popular Tour La Nuit event, the NCC features a nighttime bike ride along the Queen Elizabeth Driveway and Colonel By Drive this Saturday! The 6.6 km per loop on a…
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Ottawa at Night Website is Launched!
September 1, 2025
The City of Ottawa Nightlife Office has launched the Ottawa At Night/Ottawa la nuit website to help build awareness for the city’s nightlife offerings, to promote nightlife safety, and to…
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Metcalfe Plaza Announced
July 30, 2025
The City of Ottawa Nightlife Office is proud to announce support for the Downtown Business Improvement Area (Downtown BIA) new placemaking partnership with leading urban activation company Aire commune to…
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Introducing the ByWard Market Nightlife Ambassadors’ Pilot Program
June 4, 2025
The City of Ottawa’s Nightlife Office and the ByWard Market District Authority are launching a Night Ambassadors pilot program to improve community safety and visitor outreach during the evening and…
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City of Ottawa Council Approves By‑Law Changes to Support Special Events
May 28, 2025
City Council has approved updates to municipal by‑laws aimed at supporting a broader range of special events – from major festivals and parades to local block parties and sidewalk sales….
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City of Ottawa Nightlife Office and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition launch Canada After Dark
May 21, 2025
As part of Capital Music Week, OMIC, in collaboration with the Ottawa Nightlife Office, present Canada After Dark, a two‑day national forum dedicated to nightlife management and development. Canada After Dark brings together government…
