Ottawa Show - Things to do in the city?

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  • GP179117
    GP179117 Posts: 367
    pop over the bridge to quebec and hit the casino! spend your blackjack winnings on PJ merch.
    Tempers are wearing thin. Let's hope some robot doesn't kill everybody.
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,550
    Free said:

    Dude, that guy is creepy.

    It's Ron Swanson. From the TV show Parks & Recreation. He's awesome!
    Just a little excited. Hope they have some donair poutines at this shindig.
  • Longueuil
    Longueuil Posts: 2,224
    Advice : do NOT eat poutine BEFORE the concert. It's way better AFTER :smiley:
  • Mignelli14
    Mignelli14 Posts: 626
    demetrios said:

    Free said:

    Poutinefest? Yum!!

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

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    Excellent. EXCELLENT!!!
  • canadia
    canadia Posts: 8
    Ron Swanson would definitely enjoy poutinefest. FYI, info about parking (and pre-buying a pass) and about bus service can be found through links at http://www.capitaltickets.ca/venue/canadian-tire-centre/.
  • zarocat
    zarocat Posts: 1,901
    edited February 2016
    Is tailgating allowed at the Canadian Tire Centre?

    Byward Market is a great place. Specifically www.thelaff.ca
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  • GirlLovesPJ
    GirlLovesPJ New Jersey Posts: 1,090
    I'll trade my extra single Columbia GA for a single Ottawa GA. PM me if interested. :)
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,705
    demetrios said:

    Free said:

    Dude, that guy is creepy.

    It's Ron Swanson. From the TV show Parks & Recreation. He's awesome!
    Just a little excited. Hope they have some donair poutines at this shindig.
    Demetrios's gifs are always very apt. :)
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  • canadia
    canadia Posts: 8
    zarocat_old said:

    Is tailgating allowed at the Canadian Tire Centre?

    I don't think so. There are usually a lot of rent-a-cops around directing traffic and they would probably hassle you or maybe call over the real cops.

    For those asking about bars near the arena--nothing within walking distance as others have said, but if you've got money to spare, you can always eat and drink at one of the pubs in the arena. I'm pretty sure they open around 4-5 on big event days.

  • pl190092
    pl190092 Ottawa, ON Posts: 12
    Near the arena, in Kanata Centrum on Terry Fox Drive, there is a place called Central Bierhaus... awesome spot for beer and german sausages and burgers. After that, drive over and park for free in the Palladium Auto Park. It's a street that runs in a circle with a bunch of car dealerships. Short 5 min walk to the arena and much quicker to get out after because you are not stuck in the parking lot! I do it all the time for any event there...

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  • Glorified_N
    Glorified_N Posts: 57
    anyone here staying at the Novotel in downtown Ottawa?
  • Deamon
    Deamon Posts: 167
    Everyone still going to the Saturday night fan club pre party?

    https://www.facebook.com/events/1687487938134980/
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  • a5pj
    a5pj Hershey PA Posts: 3,976
    Deamon said:

    Everyone still going to the Saturday night fan club pre party?

    https://www.facebook.com/events/1687487938134980/

    I don't have fb, can you post the details here?
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  • Deamon
    Deamon Posts: 167
    a5pj said:

    Deamon said:

    Everyone still going to the Saturday night fan club pre party?

    https://www.facebook.com/events/1687487938134980/

    I don't have fb, can you post the details here?
    Not sure all the details... just got an invite on FB for it. Says from 6pm-2am at a bar which is in the Byward Market. 431 Sussex Drive.

    "Welcome to Ottawa, Pearl Jam fans!!! On the evening of Saturday, May 7th, there will be a Pearl Jam in Ottawa Fan Party! at Earl of Sussex."
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  • a5pj
    a5pj Hershey PA Posts: 3,976
    Deamon said:

    a5pj said:

    Deamon said:

    Everyone still going to the Saturday night fan club pre party?

    https://www.facebook.com/events/1687487938134980/

    I don't have fb, can you post the details here?
    Not sure all the details... just got an invite on FB for it. Says from 6pm-2am at a bar which is in the Byward Market. 431 Sussex Drive.

    "Welcome to Ottawa, Pearl Jam fans!!! On the evening of Saturday, May 7th, there will be a Pearl Jam in Ottawa Fan Party! at Earl of Sussex."
    Thanks, if you get any more details please post, our hotel is in that area, maybe we can stop by!
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  • Glorified_N
    Glorified_N Posts: 57
    a5pj said:

    Deamon said:

    a5pj said:

    Deamon said:

    Everyone still going to the Saturday night fan club pre party?

    https://www.facebook.com/events/1687487938134980/

    I don't have fb, can you post the details here?
    Not sure all the details... just got an invite on FB for it. Says from 6pm-2am at a bar which is in the Byward Market. 431 Sussex Drive.

    "Welcome to Ottawa, Pearl Jam fans!!! On the evening of Saturday, May 7th, there will be a Pearl Jam in Ottawa Fan Party! at Earl of Sussex."
    Thanks, if you get any more details please post, our hotel is in that area, maybe we can stop by!
    Welcome to Ottawa, Pearl Jam fans!!!
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    On the evening of Saturday, May 7th, there will be a Pearl Jam in Ottawa Fan Party! at Earl of Sussex.

    On Sunday May 8th, after the Pearl Jam show, there will be a Pearl Jam in Ottawa After Party at @The Crazy Horse Stonegrill Steakhouse & Saloon - full details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1561284427504120/
    In an amazing show of support, both of these amazing bars have stepped up and will be making a donation to the Sunday Pearl Jam Ottawa ON Wishlist Foundation Preparty Fundraiser. We encourage everyone to support by attending these events including accepting the invite to the event.
    It's awesome to see the City of Ottawa coming together like this to support Wishlist Foundation and Pearl Jam fans!
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    Let's celebrate the worlds best band on the night before the show!!
  • Deamon
    Deamon Posts: 167
    a5pj said:

    Deamon said:

    a5pj said:

    Deamon said:

    Everyone still going to the Saturday night fan club pre party?

    https://www.facebook.com/events/1687487938134980/

    I don't have fb, can you post the details here?
    Not sure all the details... just got an invite on FB for it. Says from 6pm-2am at a bar which is in the Byward Market. 431 Sussex Drive.

    "Welcome to Ottawa, Pearl Jam fans!!! On the evening of Saturday, May 7th, there will be a Pearl Jam in Ottawa Fan Party! at Earl of Sussex."
    Thanks, if you get any more details please post, our hotel is in that area, maybe we can stop by!
    Don't think there's any more details except that we should all go there haha. They said they have some drink specials and food specials and a portion of proceeds will go to the wishlist fundraiser. We are staying nearby there too and will likely head down later in the evening
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  • pearljamnewf
    pearljamnewf Posts: 233
    I think I will be stopping in. I'm at the westin Ottawa, looks like a nice short walk! Then a long stumble back!
  • rylan
    rylan Posts: 230
    I'm at the Westin too, definitely stop in for a pint or ten
  • Child Of The 90s
    Child Of The 90s Posts: 526
    Sounds like a good crew. It's not all that often that we get a Pearl Jam show here, so I hope you all have a good time. Can't help feeling a sense of pride when visitors come to town. Happy to help in any way I can. I'll be at the Saturday event too, and looking forward to seeing others there.

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