CF Rideau Centre
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50 Rideau St, Ottawa ON K1N 9J7 Hours
About CF Rideau Centre
CF Rideau Centre is a three-story shopping mall located in the heart of downtown Ottawa. It is a modern complex with a sleek design and a wide range of stores, including many high-end and international brands, especially for clothing. The mall features a spacious and varied food fair with many dining options. It is well-connected, offering interior access to the O-Train Rideau station and STO bus services. While it is an excellent place for shopping and eating, there are some mixed comments about the experience. The mall can feel crowded, and its design may be challenging for parents with strollers or people with mobility challenges. Some visitors note issues with loitering. At night, access to the subway can be confusing, and finding an open restroom is difficult. Paid underground parking is available on several levels, but payment machines are often broken. Despite these frustrations, the mall remains popular due to its central location, large choice of stores, and improved, cleaner feel over the years. It is a recognizable Ottawa destination, though some find it boring compared to other major city centers.
Most Recent Reviews
March 2026
There are certainly a lot of stores in this place, but it’s kind of sketchy. The Rideau Street side and the entrances smell like pee and smoke (and poop at one entrance) and there’s a lot of homeless people. Not what I expected as a tourist and with how great the reviews were…
March 2026
Lots of stores, but not very clean inside on the first floor. Lots of homeless hanging around in the corners.
Smells very bad on the first floor.
March 2026
Great variety of stores, food court and big parking space!
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