The National Arts Centre is a downtown Ottawa performing-arts venue offering a range of meeting and special-event spaces with views of landmarks such as Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal, supported by in-house event coordination and catering.
At a glance
Source: Official website · Jun 2026Core specs for National Arts Centre – Meetings & Events.
Fit at a glance
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Capacity
Up to 1 500 guests
Spaces
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Room | — | 1,500 |
| Canada Room - 2 Sections | — | 460 |
| O'Born Room (Janice and Earle O'Born Room) | — | 300 |
| Canada Room - 1 Section (Arctic/Atlantic/Pacific) | — | 230 |
| Le Salon | — | 180 |
| Rossy Pavilion (Alan and Roula Rossy Pavilion) | — | 150 |
| Al Zaibak Lantern Room | — | 120 |
From the venue
Practical details and facilities published on the venue's own website.
Parking
On-site secure, climate-controlled underground garage located in the building itself (not included)
Catering
In-house culinary services and menu planning; Canadian-inspired menus focusing on fresh, sustainable and local ingredients, with dinner, lunch, breakfast, breaks, wine & beverages and reception menus.
Accessibility
Accessible entrances, accessible parking areas, pick-ups and drop-offs, accessible seating, accessible washrooms and hearing devices noted in site navigation; floor plans show accessible washrooms and elevators.
Where they'll stay
On-site rooms at National Arts Centre – Meetings & Events and the wider hotel stock in Ottawa for housing your delegates.
Bottom line
National Arts Centre – Meetings & Events 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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