Event Location
Our Convention home is the Rideau Curling Club at 715 Cooper Street, Ottawa. It’s conveniently located at the corner of Cooper and Percy streets in downtown Ottawa in easy walking distance from the O-Train and from Chinatown.
The recently renovated venue is partially wheelchair accessible with access to the main floor and the rink, as well as an accessible washroom. There are onsite dining options and an onsite bar with soft-drinks, snacks, and adult beverages on offer.
Standard Parking
The parking onsite is limited but there is parking on-street and at several local pay lots. Note that on-street parking has a time limit in many zones so we recommend parking in the pay lots on Somerset, west of Bronson, which are all within 10 minutes’ walk of the site. You may ask the information desk onsite if there are any additional parking options available for this year.
Accessible Street Parking:
Time limits are extended to four (4) hours at Pay & Display machines and elsewhere where parking is permitted, regardless of the time limit posted on the signs. Parking at Pay & Display machines is free.
Vehicles may be parked up to four (4) hours in “no parking” zones. Permit holders may be picked up and dropped off in “no stopping” and “loading” zones, as well as in reserved bus lanes and reserved bicycle lanes as long as traffic is not impeded.
Permit holders are subject to all other traffic and parking by-law provisions and cannot block driveways, park in front of a fire hydrant or park within nine (9) metres of an intersection. Vehicles must not be stopped or parked in a way that blocks traffic.
On-Site Dining Menu
The following items are available for purchase during the convention. Unless specially noted, these items will be available for lunch (Noon to 2pm) or dinner (5pm to 8pm).
| Menu Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast wrap (sausage, scrambled eggs, peppers) with a side of home fries | $10.00 | 9am to 11am only |
| Hamburger or Chicken Burger | $8.00 | +$2 to add cheese / bacon |
| Grilled Cheese | $10.00 | +$2 to add or bacon |
| Hot Dog (one) | $3.75 | |
| Hot Dogs (two) | $6.00 | |
| Chili Dog (one) | $6.25 | |
| Cheese Dog (one) | $6.00 | |
| Bowl of chili, with bread and butter | $10.00 | |
| Side Fries | $4.00 | |
| Poutine | $10.00 | |
| Club Sandwich on white bread with fries | $15.00 | |
| 1 lb Wings (10) | $15.00 | |
| Chicken or Beef Tacos (two) | $12.00 | |
| Basket of Fries | $5.00 | |
| Basket of Onion rings | $7.50 | |
| Basket of Sweet Potatoes | $9.00 | |
| Deli Subs (ready made) | $12.00 | All day at the Bar |
| Garden/Caesar Salad | $6.00 | All day at the Bar |
| Pasta Salad | $7.50 | All day at the Bar |
| Pack of Homemade Cinnamon & Sugar Mini Donuts (6 in each bag) | $6.50 | All day at the Bar |
| Variety of Beverages | Ask | At the Bar |
In addition to the on-site dining options, there are dozens of restaurants nearby to keep you fueled for your next game. There are also several nearby coffee shops, from the independently-run Art House and Drip House, to the convenient Tim Hortons two blocks away. There is even a game store, Hobbiesville, just around the corner!
We have a nice open gaming area for your between-game times and a wonderful assortment of easy to access vendors and exhibitors including the CanGames booth for your buying and selling needs.