Ben Franklin Place & the Centerpointe Theatre and other Ottawa, Canada Nightlife Tips

Nightlife Spot: West end, Ottawa / Nepean

This place is located at the west end of Ottawa. Call it Nepean if you will. The building is photographed from the front but there are several entrances to it. What is not visible on the shot is the Theatre. This is where the Centerpoint Theatre is located. The complex is also host to the Nepean Public Library and City Hall for Ottawa.

I’ve placed this tip under Nightlife since the most important part of this place is the Centerpointe Theatre. You can check their Web site for schedules and programs. Very easy to approach and the parking is free. When you come out, there is a restaurant right infront of it. In case you happen to be hungry or thirsty. When you come here in the winter time, you don’t see the water fountain, but the place is converted into a skating ring. Have fun there!

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Theme: Theater
Dress Code: Formal or semi-formal for the library or City hall.
Phone: 613 580-2700
Address: 101 Centrepointe Drive
Directions: 101 Centrepointe Drive. Ottawa (Nepean) K2G 5K7. Very close to Algonquin College. behind the OC Transpo's Woodroffe Bus Station. Can be approached from Woodroffe Ave or from Baseline Rd By car. You can also walk here from the Bus terminal...
Website: http://www.centrepointetheatre.com/index_en.shtml
Other Contact: Toll-free: 1 866 752-5231

Nightlife Spot: AMC & Silver City

Very popular among Canadians to going to a movie theatre to watch a good movie. There are several companies an Ottawa that run movie theatres. Out of those the three best ones are AMC, Silver City and the Colosseum. My favorite is the AMC Theatres in Kanata. This is at the west side/end of Ottawa.

Very easy to approach and parking is free. Once inside, you can see drink stalls small restaurants, popcorn vendors, candy stores, etc. Large & clean place with very friendly and helpful staff. To save money on tickets, go on Tuesday. We usually pay about $8- / ticket on a Tuesday when we go. AMC just like most larger theatres play several movies at once in different, smaller theatres inside.

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Theme: Theater
Dress Code: No dress code, unless you are not dressed at all. Check out the web site for more information on Stadium seating, Surround sound and other conveniences in this great movie theatre. The picture I provided is not very exciting but at least it shows you what you have to look for when cruising around and looking for this place. It's a lot nicer at the inside! :)

Basic ticket Prices:

Adult $13.00

Matinee $10.00

Child $8.00 (Ages 2-12)

Student $10.00 (Ages 13+ with Valid Student ID)

Senior $10.00 (Age 55+)
Phone: 613-599-1200
Address: 801 Kanata Ave. Unit A1
Directions: Take Terry Fox exit when going west on the 417 highway.
Website: http://www.moviewatcher.com/theatres/theatre_information.jsp?unit=3703
Other Contact: Matinee Pricing until 6:00 PM

Nightlife Spot: Byward market, Elgin Street.

At night downtown is the place to visit. Restaurants and party places are open until 3:00 AM. Try Elgin street and around the Rideau Centre which is a big downtown shopping centre. If you find yourself on the street in the middle of the night, like around 5:00 AM, don't panic. Gas stations and convenient stores are open twentyfour hours and seven days a week. Many pubs in downtown have live music. Mostly amateur bands.

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Theme: Live Music
Dress Code: If you like to see naked ladies, there are places in Ottawa to see them. Places like the Silver Dollar at the west end or The Den at the east end. Please remember, NO TOUCHING!
Directions: Downtown, Ottawa

Nightlife Spot: Ice city

Visiting the Crystal Garden at night is a must when coming to Ottawa in February. During the Winterlude activities. All these beautiful ice carvings are displayed at Confederation park and lit-up by colored lights that make the sculptures and carvings come alive. This is a very unique experience. The winterlude goes February 2 to 18.

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Theme: People Watching
Dress Code: Dress warm and cover your hands with gloves. Wear boots and a warm winter coat/jacket. Make sure you have a good charge on your camera's battery as the cold drains the battries quick.
Address: Confederation Park
Directions: Elgin Street Slater
Website: http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/bins/ncc_web_content_page.asp?cid=16297-16298-22877&lang=1