Ottawa Show - Things to do in the city?

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  • a5pj
    a5pj Hershey PA Posts: 3,976
    I scored GA! So probably need to start setting up a hotel sooner than later. Hopefully there's a wishlist pre-party too!
    Wouldn't it be funny if the world ended in 2010, with lots of fire?



  • Glorified_N
    Glorified_N Posts: 57
    I won the reserved seating in Ottawa, just booked a room at the Novotel too. Looking forward to a nice weekend in our Nation's Capital with the greatest band of all time :)
  • Free
    Free Posts: 3,562
    I appreciate all the suggestions also!
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,550
    a5pj said:

    I scored GA! So probably need to start setting up a hotel sooner than later. Hopefully there's a wishlist pre-party too!

    There is. :)https://www.facebook.com/events/951980574884877/
  • DD201078
    DD201078 Posts: 1
    demetrios said:

    Jimminez said:

    I couldn't tell you how good these are now as its been a while since I've been at Steve's downtown but both of these are near the Byward Market for those who are going to be there anyway (10min walk)

    Vertigo Records, 193 Rideau St
    Steve's Music, 308 Rideau St

    Thanks!

    There is also Legend Records, which is located at Hazeldean Mall, on route, and not far from, the venue. They have a good vinyl selection.
    http://www.ottawacommunitynews.com/news-story/5734521-music-store-expands-into-kanata-with-vinyl-lifeline/
  • a5pj
    a5pj Hershey PA Posts: 3,976
    :)
    Wouldn't it be funny if the world ended in 2010, with lots of fire?



  • sxwxgirl1
    sxwxgirl1 Posts: 63
    Come and visit the Westboro area! Lots of nice places to eat, pubs and great shopping! You could also come by my place to visit as I live in the area and would love for you to visit! So stoked about the show :)
  • Zidane
    Zidane Ottawa Posts: 362
    edited January 2016
    Chris519 said:

    Can someone tell me where the closest pub is to the arena? Walking distance? And none of that Kelseys. Montanas, Jack Astors type nonsense. A proper pub to plant our asses down for some pints before the show?

    A good pub? Ditto for 3 Brewers and Bier Haus... but forget walking to the venue from there... it's at least a good 20 min walking... and hoping for nice weather 'cause that F*** arena is in the middle of nowhere and it's nasty when it's windy or raining. Cab ride not as bad... but you have to deal with traffic! Good side of it? It's a Sunday, not as many cars as weeknights!
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  • Zidane
    Zidane Ottawa Posts: 362
    What to do in Ottawa? Everyone pretty much said it. Where to go out if you're in the city more than one night? Market, Elgin Street, Glebe (near TD Place), Little Italy (Preston St., great restaurants), Wellington Village (outside downtown but great restaurants/pubs).
    If you guys love the outdoor, bring your bike! Awesome trails and roads in the city but also in the Gatineau Park. For those who are into climbing or hiking, that's the place.
    Golf lovers? Plenty of golf courses open around that time, if the winter doesn't last long which... seems to me that spring will come fast!
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    98 - Montreal
    00 - Montreal
    03 - Toronto, Montreal
    04 - Boston (Show #1)
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    06 - Toronto (Show #1)
    09 - Toronto, Philly (Show #3-4)
    10 - Cleveland
    11 - Montreal, Toronto (x2), Ottawa
    13 - London (ON), Philly (x2)
    16 - QC - Ottawa

  • ryanginger
    ryanginger Toronto Posts: 77
    Thanks for the recommendations all. We'll likely end up at the Novotel as well. Maybe some of us can meet up, split some cabs etc.
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  • Free
    Free Posts: 3,562
    edited February 2016
    Checked last night for a room, Novotel only has a couple junior suites left. I got one at a different hotel.
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  • pearljamnewf
    pearljamnewf Posts: 233
    I booked the Westin downtown Ottawa Saturday so I could explore the city. Checking out Sunday to move closer to venue. Staying at Holiday Inn in Kanata for show night. I can hopefully attend the pre-party assuming one is set up.
  • canadia
    canadia Posts: 8
    edited February 2016
    Another local here! If you're here just for the concert (get-in-get-out) book a hotel in Kanata, not Ottawa. Kanata is where the arena is, and sometimes hotel searches focus on downtown Ottawa and airport locations. If you are staying a few days, it's easier to drive into Ottawa to see stuff than to get to Kanata on the day of any event at the CT centre because as others have said, it's in the middle of nowhere (and since the entire arena is pretty much sold out you can guarantee the one main road leading there will be a clusterfuck). Plus a cab from the CT Centre into Ottawa downtown even without traffic is $30, though the bus ($3.55, usually need cash fare) is a better option if you leave the arena directly after the show. If you can get a good rate I'd highly recommend Brookstreet Hotel. It's near the venue, between Ottawa and Kanata, and is friggin' awesome.
    I got GA tickets and I'm psyched/scared (but hopefully my fellow GAs won't elbow my face too much--I'm real short). PS- Just saw on ottawatourism.ca that May 5-8 is Ottawa Poutinefest in the downtown area, so if folks are coming to Southeastern Canada for the first time, they may want to harden their arteries with some poutine before they grab some Beavertails, eh?
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  • IgotshitID
    IgotshitID St.john's Newfoundland Posts: 895
    Planning on making the trip from St.John's if i can score a decent ticket. Anyone with a GA ticket to spare?
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  • a5pj
    a5pj Hershey PA Posts: 3,976
    Anyone find a great hotel rate? I def gotta book it this weekend, just dragging my feet.
    Wouldn't it be funny if the world ended in 2010, with lots of fire?



  • pearljamnewf
    pearljamnewf Posts: 233
    a5pj said:

    Anyone find a great hotel rate? I def gotta book it this weekend, just dragging my feet.

    I called Country Inn & Suites which appeared to be the closest hotel to the venue and they are sold out for show night. I called Holiday Inn in Kanata few km away and they are low on rooms. I booked there, but had to take a suite to get two beds.
  • Torontonian
    Torontonian Posts: 562
    I got an Airbnb 10 min walk from Byward Market... what time do you think we need to leave the Market to get to the venue? Any idea how late the Ten Club window would be open? I would like to quickly get my tickets and get in, grab a beer and get to my seats. Don't care about merch...
  • Free
    Free Posts: 3,562
    Poutinefest? Yum!!
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,550
    Free said:

    Poutinefest? Yum!!

    http://ottawapoutinefest.ca/
    When: May 5-8, 2016

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  • Free
    Free Posts: 3,562
    Dude, that guy is creepy.

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