Rideau
Rideau Station is an underground hub that connects you to some of Ottawa's most beloved destinations. Conveniently located, this station is just a few steps away from the scenic Rideau Canal, the vibrant ByWard Market, and many other attractions!
You'll find its entrances:
- Adjacent to the William Street Plaza
- The northwest corner of the Rideau Centre
- Rideau street entrance
Quick facts:
- Opened on September 14, 2019, as part of the Line 1.
- Located between uOttawa Station (previous stop) and Parliament Station (next stop).
STATION IN PHOTOS
Features & amenities
Fares made easy
- Ticket machines with video chat help
- Fare gates at the station entrance
Navigation and wayfinding
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OC Transpo Customer Service Centre (in Rideau Centre)
- Clear signage and wayfinding
- Illuminated “O” pylon and lantern box
- Digital departure screens giving estimated train and bus trip times
- Service maps
- Map of nearby destinations (within walking distance)
Accessibility
- Dual elevators
- Escalator
- Audible and visual announcements
- Tactile wayfinding tiles & platform edge indicator strips
- Braille/tactile signage
Cyclist amenities
- Bicycle parking shelter
- Stairway bike ramps (runnels) to let you easily walk your bike up and down stairs
Safety and security
- Transecure waiting area
- Emergency phones
- Platform edge indicator strips
- Video camera monitoring
Public access defibrillators (in Transecure areas)
Comfort and convenience
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Free Wi-Fi from TELUS
- Heated designated waiting areas
- Public art
Finding the Customer Service Centre at Rideau Station
What’s nearby
Places of interest within 5 km
- Byward Market
- Rideau Centre
- Rogers Centre Ottawa
- National Arts Centre
- Rideau Canal locks
- Government Conference Centre
- Many hotels: Château Laurier, Courtyards, Andaz, Novotel, Westin, Ottawa Jail Hostel, Le Germain, Les Suites
Also close-by
- US Embassy
- Confederation Park
- National Gallery of Canada
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
- Major's Hill Park
- Peacekeeping Monument
- Lowertown