World Exchange Plaza
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45 O'Connor Street, Ottawa ON K1P 1A4
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About World Exchange Plaza
The World Exchange Plaza (WEP) is a bustling commercial hub located in the heart of downtown Ottawa. With its convenient underground 24-hour parking garage, the plaza offers a flat rate of $10 for all-day weekend parking, making it an attractive option for visitors and locals alike.
The plaza's central location puts it within walking distance of many of the city's top attractions, including the Parliament buildings and the National Arts Centre. The building itself has undergone recent renovations, though some tenants, like the LCBO and a card store, have since departed.
Despite these changes, the plaza still offers a range of amenities, including a Shoppers Drug Mart, a florist, and a small post office. The food court upstairs provides a variety of dining options, with plenty of seating and bright, airy spaces. Visitors have praised the plaza's ability to provide a comfortable respite from the summer heat.
While the plaza may have lost some of its previous tenants, it remains a vital part of Ottawa's downtown landscape, offering a convenient and accessible space for shopping, dining, and exploring the city.
Most Recent Reviews
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September 2026
Good parking garage. Impossible to get in during weekday business hours but easy and affordable evenings and weekends.
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June 2026
Twenty years ago, WEP was a busy location for food and entertainment; with good Chinese restaurant, etc ... and a movie theater on the 2nd floor, and today is a different story.
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March 2026
Quiet and clean. Sad to see how many businesses went away after the renos.
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