Ottawa in every sense.
The ACE District is about connecting what Ottawa already has to offer: some of the most exciting arts, culture and entertainment experiences you’ll find anywhere. It’s about building a thriving downtown, with culture at the heart.
What is the ACE District?
The ACE District is Ottawa’s destination for arts, culture and entertainment. Galleries, restaurants, music venues, theatres, shops, studios, festivals, cafés, bars and public cultural spaces. All in one connected creative district.
The ACE District is part of Ottawa’s downtown action plan and a driver of urban renewal. It recognizes that arts, culture and entertainment are at the core of Ottawa’s quality of life and its economy and seeks to provide more visibility and connectivity to help downtown and the city to thrive.
It’s a collaborative project supported by the City of Ottawa, Ottawa Art Gallery, business leaders, cultural institutions and organizations, and small businesses and creative entrepreneurs across downtown.
Where is the ACE District?
The ACE District runs through downtown Ottawa connecting cultural anchors, independent businesses and public spaces into one walkable creative footprint.
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The vision
A downtown where culture is visible, everyday, and for everyone. The ACE District is built to grow Ottawa’s creative economy, support the artists and businesses that shape it, and give residents and visitors a richer, more connected experience of the city.
