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Rent flexible event or meeting spaces, as well as indoor and outdoor sports and recreation facilities, all in one convenient location near downtown Ottawa.
The RA Centre is home to multiple indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces with capacity for up to 300 guests, as well as 13,000 square feet of trade show or exhibition space. You can book team-building recreational events and wellness workshops, or add a stretch break to your meeting, led by fitness professionals.
Their extensive on-site sports facilities include a curling rink, ball hockey facility, softball diamonds, playing fields, sand volleyball courts, a gymnasium and an outdoor pool, all of which can be rented for events, leagues, or groups.
Located just south of downtown and convenient to the Ottawa International Airport, the RA Centre offers audiovisual services, in-house catering services, free parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi access. The facility also boasts a full-service restaurant, café, and outdoor patio.
More Details
Address
2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
Local
Website
Email
Major credit cards accepted
Accessibility: Washrooms
Full
Reservations (General Public)
Recommended
Onsite Parking
Free
Distance to Rogers Centre - formerly Shaw Centre (km)
10
Distance to Parliament Hill (km)
12
Distance to airport (km)
13
Coach Parking
Onsite
Comp policy for the Driver and/or the Escort
Driver only
Fully-Independent Traveller Rates Offered
Group Rates Offered
Maximum Group Size
1000
Guest Business Centre
Outdoor Venue Available
Venue Type
Sport Facility
Venue Accessibility: Entry
Full
Number of Meeting Rooms/Private Spaces
9
Total Square Footage of Meeting Space
10000
Size of Largest Meeting Room (Square Feet)
3000
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Reception Style)
300
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Theatre Style)
300
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (8’ X 10’ Booths)
30
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Banquet Style)
180
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Boardroom Style)
60
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Half Round Style)
180
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Hollow Square Style)
72
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (U-Shape Style)
60
Outdoor Capacity
2000
Private or semi-private rooms
Average Dinner Entrée $
11 CAD to 20 CAD
Buy-out Capacity (reception style)
170
Buy-out Capacity (seated)
170
Buy-out Offered
Number of Outdoor Patio Seats
150
Number of Private Room Seats
16
Restaurant capacity (Full)
170
Serves Breakfast
Daily
Serves Brunch
Weekends
Serves Buffet
Daily
Serves Dinner (daily)
Serves Lunch
Daily
Meeting spaces
| Space | Area | Banquet | Theater | Classroom | U Shape | Hollow Square | Boardroom | Half Rounds | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room 1 | 0 |
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