Ottawa's event scene runs from a downtown convention centre big enough to host national conventions to a historic pavilion on the Rideau Canal. This list was put together by searching venue directories, hotel and venue sites, and public review platforms for corporate and event spaces currently operating in and around Ottawa. Every business below has a working website or listing that was checked in this session.
1. Rogers Centre Ottawa
Area: Downtown Ottawa, connected to CF Rideau Centre · Specialty: Large-scale conventions, trade shows, and galas
Formerly known as the Shaw Centre before Rogers Communications renamed it in October 2024, this downtown venue offers 192,000 square feet of flexible meeting space with views of the Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill. It has won the International Association of Conference Centres' APEX award for World's Best Convention Centre, and it's the default choice in the city for anything from a national association conference to a multi-day trade show. Suits organizers who need serious scale and full AV infrastructure under one roof.
2. Fairmont Château Laurier
Area: Downtown Ottawa, steps from Parliament Hill · Specialty: Historic ballroom and boardroom events
The Château Laurier offers more than 36,000 square feet of meeting space across 17 rooms, including a Renaissance-style ballroom dating to 1912 that has hosted royalty. Capacity runs from 25 up to 800 guests, with natural light in many rooms and a dedicated business centre. Guest reviews put it at 8.2 out of 10 across nearly 2,000 reviews, and past clients consistently mention the building's grandeur as the draw for galas and milestone corporate events. Best suited to organizations that want a landmark address to go with the event.
3. Brookstreet Hotel
Area: Kanata, Ottawa's west end · Specialty: Full-service conference hotel
Brookstreet has operated as a conference destination since 2003, with over 30,000 square feet of naturally lit meeting space, a 5,200-square-foot ballroom, and an outdoor pavilion. The hotel pairs 276 guestrooms with a spa, championship golf course, and on-site dining, making it a common pick for west-end tech companies running multi-day offsites since it functions as both venue and hotel in one stop.
4. Britannia Yacht Club
Area: West end, on the Ottawa River · Specialty: Waterfront corporate events and retreats
The Britannia Yacht Club's Upper Deck looks out over the Ottawa River and is set up for conferences, seminars, product launches, and team-building retreats, with breakout rooms, free parking, and full AV built in. It carries a 4.6 star rating across 457 reviews on Birdeye. Clients note the water views as the differentiator versus a standard hotel ballroom, and it suits groups that want a retreat feel without leaving the city.
5. Infinity Convention Centre
Area: East end Ottawa, Gibford Drive · Specialty: Modern conventions, galas, and large receptions
Infinity Convention Centre holds a 4.6 rating on Google Reviews, with reviewers repeatedly calling out the cleanliness of the facility, helpful staff, and ample on-site parking. It's a purpose-built events space rather than a hotel add-on, which keeps it in consideration for organizations that want a dedicated venue for a single large gathering rather than an overnight stay attached.
6. Cello Events
Area: Downtown Ottawa · Specialty: Upscale corporate functions and receptions
Cello Events is a modern, purpose-built venue in the core of downtown Ottawa that accommodates up to 300 guests, with a rooftop terrace, full-service bar, and its own sound and lighting system. It markets itself toward weddings and galas as much as corporate functions, which makes it a fit for companies wanting a more social, upscale feel for a launch party or year-end celebration rather than a boardroom meeting.
7. Collab Space
Area: Nepean and Kanata, two locations · Specialty: Meetings, workshops, and product launches
Collab Space runs two purpose-built collaboration locations, at 70 Bongard Avenue in Nepean and 300 March Road in Kanata, with spaces that scale from small boardrooms up to networking events of 500 people. All spaces come with Wi-Fi, presentation screens, AV equipment, and whiteboards built in. It's a strong option for companies that want flexible, tech-ready space without booking an entire hotel floor.
8. Funhaven
Area: West end, Baxter Road · Specialty: Activity-based team building
Funhaven pairs laser tag, VR, bumper cars, and mini bowling with full event buyouts, catering, and bar packages for groups of 20 to 200-plus, plus a dedicated event coordinator for setup and logistics. It carries a 4.0 star Google rating across roughly 3,372 reviews. Reviewers are generally positive about the range of activities, though some mention long wait times and pricing on individual visits, worth factoring in for a large buyout where those issues are less likely. Best suited to holiday parties and team-building days rather than formal meetings.
9. Aberdeen Pavilion at TD Place
Area: The Glebe, Lansdowne Park on the Rideau Canal · Specialty: Large-scale events in a National Historic Site
The Aberdeen Pavilion is a designated National Historic Site of Canada overlooking the Rideau Canal at Lansdowne Park, and it has hosted gatherings of more than 1,500 people alongside its regular use for the CityFolk Festival and seasonal markets. Its heritage architecture and scale make it a distinct choice for a company that wants something more memorable than a hotel ballroom for a large all-staff event or public-facing launch.
10. Wesley Clover Parks
Area: West end, Ottawa's Greenbelt · Specialty: Outdoor and large-format corporate events
Wesley Clover Parks is a nearly 500-acre outdoor recreation and equestrian hub about 15 minutes from downtown, with a 10,000-square-foot event tent set up beside its Grand Prix show jumping field. It's built for organizations that want open-air space for a large corporate gathering, festival-style event, or athletic team-building day rather than an indoor conference room.
How We Built This List
This list was compiled from public web sources, venue websites, and customer review platforms including Google Reviews, Birdeye, and Tripadvisor. It is not a paid placement and no business on this list paid for inclusion. Details were verified against each business's own website or a public listing wherever possible, and any rating, review count, or founding date included above was seen directly in a source during research. This list was last reviewed in August 2026.
Sources: venue websites and listings including Rogers Centre Ottawa, Fairmont Château Laurier, Brookstreet Hotel, Britannia Yacht Club, Infinity Convention Centre, Cello Events, Collab Space, Funhaven, TD Place, and Wesley Clover Parks, along with public review data from Google Reviews and Birdeye.
