City Hall Plaza in Ottawa, ON

The City Hall Plaza in Ottawa, ON is one of the most notable places to hold festivals and concerts in the Ottawa area. The City Hall itself is two buildings connected together — a 19th century building which has some great heritage architecture and a more modern wing which houses the main government offices.

The front of the City Hall faces this open large plaza where events are often held. It faces Confederation Park which is a lovely area to walk through. This City Hall Plaza in Ottawa in the province of Ontario, Canada holds many community concerts, festivals and other events open to the public. For instance, fun runs often start in front of the City Hall Plaza and if you are a music lover, you may be able to catch a blues music festival.

The grounds surround the City Hall Plaza also is home to quite a few sculptures in addition to a sound sculpture and even a large water fountain. Also, in close proximity are a number of shops for specialized gifts and souvenirs as well as great restaurants for tasty meals. There is also abundant nightlife to keep you busy when you visit the Ottawa area.

Be sure to check out the local events when you are in the city. You never know what type of events is being hosted and open to the public at the City Hall Plaza. It may be a concert series, a food festival, a gay pride parade or even an arts festival. It all depends on the time of year you visit Ottawa as to what is going on at the City Hall Plaza.