The Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (CDCC) is a historic Arts, Performance and Learning Centre in downtown Ottawa, offering a range of bookable spaces from a large heritage sanctuary main hall to halls, classrooms and small meeting/practice rooms (The Hive) for performances, lectures, meetings and community events.
At a glance
Source: Official website · Jun 2026Core specs for Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre.
Fit at a glance
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Capacity
Up to 844 guests
Spaces
10 rooms
Your floor plan
Every bookable space at this venue with its area and capacity, read from the venue's own website. Confirm exact figures for your floor plan.
| Space | Area | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Main Hall | — | 844 |
| Woodside Hall | — | 200 |
| Fellowship Hall | — | 150 |
| Parlour | — | 130 |
| Classroom 15/16 | — | 130 |
| Jean Teron Green Room | — | 90 |
| Classroom 14 | — | 60 |
| Classroom 17 | — | 60 |
| Woodside Kitchen | — | 20 |
| Flex Hive (F) | — | 16 |
| Library | — | 10 |
| The Hive (A-B-C-D) | — | 4 |
From the venue
Practical details and facilities published on the venue's own website.
Parking
Limited paid parking available at CDCC; free parking is not available. Overflow parking (paid, street or otherwise) available nearby.
Catering
All catering services to be arranged by the user group. Woodside Kitchen (basic service kitchen) available to support catered meals & receptions; shared kitchenettes available.
Accessibility
Two accessible ramp entrances and one elevator serving all levels (theatre balcony seating not accessible by elevator). Accessible and gender inclusive washrooms; 4 accessible seats in the Sanctuary Main Hall.
Where they'll stay
On-site rooms at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre and the wider hotel stock in Ottawa for housing your delegates.
Bottom line
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre suits events that match its capacity and space profile in Ottawa. Use the figures above to check your headcount and room needs, then confirm dates, setup and pricing directly.
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