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Welcome to Canada’s Meeting Place in the Heart of Ottawa.

Experience a renowned convention centre in Canada’s Capital. Known for our attention to detail, extensive event resources, and cordial customer service staff, it is our mission to elevate your events, conventions, and trade shows. Are you ready for an unforgettable experience?

The Rogers Centre Ottawa Experience

The Rogers Centre Ottawa has everything you need to make your event a success – right in downtown Ottawa.

Our staff, spaces, exceptional food & beverage, and overall vision are focused on bringing your event to life. We are a fully outfitted convention centre, ready to host events of all types and sizes. Know that you are in expert hands at the Rogers Centre Ottawa.

Choose your space

Whether you need to host a business affair for five or a formal gala for 3,000 – our 192,000 sq. ft. (17,837 sq. m.) of space is designed to suit all your event planning needs.

From intimate gatherings to grand spectacles, the Rogers Centre Ottawa has the space to make your vision a reality.

Award-Winning Staff

As the 2020 winner of the International Association of Conference Centres(AIPC) APEX award for “World’s Best Convention Centre”, we are proud of our team.

The Rogers Centre Ottawa’s colleagues and suppliers provide professional and efficient logistics, set-up and tear-down, hosting assistance, and additional services to elevate your event. The Rogers Centre Ottawa provides access to loading docks for our exhibitor’s convenience with assistance provided by our courteous staff.

Views of the 613

Situated in the very heart of our Nation’s Capital, the Rogers Centre Ottawa shines like a jewel. The LEED Gold-certified building beckons you to take in its curving, geometric glass and steel facade.

Not only is the building’s design captivating, but so are the picturesque views of the Capital inside the Rogers Centre Ottawa.

Get to Know the
Rogers Centre Ottawa

Situated on the Old Congress Centre site, the Rogers Centre Ottawa breathes new life into Ottawa’s downtown core. A striking redevelopment in 2011 tripled the Rogers Centre Ottawa’s capacity, drawing attention from national and international planners and making it one of the most successful convention centres in the country.

Since 2011, we have proudly hosted thousands of conventions, meetings, and trade shows of varying scales and sizes.

In 2021, the Rogers Centre Ottawa was awarded the International Association of Conference Centres (AIPC) APEX award for the elusive title of “World’s Best Convention Centre”

In 2021, the Rogers Centre Ottawa was awarded the International Association of Conference Centres (AIPC) APEX award for the elusive title of “World’s Best Convention Centre”

The exterior of the Shaw Centre at midday.
A selection of Hors d'Oeuvres served on a plate.
The Shaw Centre's windows as seen from inside.

Calendar of Events

There is always something exciting happening at the Rogers Centre Ottawa. Browse our calendar and discover upcoming events in the nation's capital. If the event listed is open to the public: consider yourself invited and join the excitement.

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The Shaw Centre's glass and steel facade.
360-degree tour Play

360-degree tour

Marvel in the Rogers Centre Ottawa architectural excellence with this 360-degree tour.

Now you too can take in downtown Ottawa’s modern gem and admire its astonishing design and favourable location. The Rogers Centre Ottawa adjoins the CF Rideau Centre and the Westin Ottawa, creating a seamless experience for its guests. The Centre overlooks the historic Rideau Canal and is in close proximity to prime entertainment including the National Arts Centre, the ByWard Market, and much more.

Time-lapse video

Welcome! Please come and take a look around, virtually. See why so many are excited to host, attend, and plan their events at the Rogers Centre Ottawa. This video tour gives you a realistic feel for the magnitude of our flexible and state-of-the-art event space.

This time-lapse video showcases our colleagues flipping a multi-purpose ballroom throughout a 10-day, city-wide corporate event. For 10 days, our Canada Hall went through various stages of preparation, setup, rehearsals, and events including a Superbowl party, sessions, and a gala dinner featuring live music. Seven set-up days, three event days, 1700 delegates, three cameras, 45,000 photos, and a team of dedicated colleagues coordinated this unforgettable event and made this spectacular video possible.

Is the Rogers Centre Ottawa the right place to host your next event?

Use our easy request form to submit your event information. Our expert team members will be in touch to help with all your planning requirements. We look forward to meeting with you.

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Reflection of the Trillium Ballroom off of the Shaw Centre windows.
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