The Short Version: Art gallery. More modest than the…read moreNational Art Gallery, but still very cool. Has an excellent cafe (Jackson Cafe) on the ground floor. The Long Version: The current Ottawa Art Gallery was built in 2018. Its space is large, open and modern. Prior to that, the Ottawa Art Gallery was located inside the Arts Court building, a much older building with more nooks and crannies. The ground floor has the Jackson Cafe, which is quite good. I was at the Ottawa Art Gallery recently for the Ottawa International Animation Festival. My little nieces love animation both watching and creating so the festival was a great outing for us. They had film viewings, workshops and exhibits. The space is lovely. Lots of levels. There's even a terrace where you can sit outside and get a nice view of the city. Parking available nearby, both paid (parkade) and free (street) options. Review #153 (2026)

I do come to this museum every few months as they deal specifically with contemporary art. There…read moreare always new expositions which I appreciate and did I mention free? sign me up! There are 3 floors and are mostly Canadian based. There are a few expositions that I do not understand why they are there but at the same time I am not an artist. There is never a lineup but there is always a flow of people. I do know that there are events which I will have to inquire since I have read reviews about them and they sound awesome!.... On a side note, the washrooms are super clean. I also have never tried the cafe which is in the back. I will have to try it soon!

Lovely, friendly staff and boho "everyone is welcome" (including neighborhood pups) vibe. Local…read moreart for sale, lots of nooks and crannies to grab a table and read, work, veg. Came here a few times on a trip to Ottawa and had consistently good cappuccinos. Croissants were okay, I wouldn't go out of my way for the bakery selection, but best place in the neighborhood for a friendly cup of coffee.

What an awesome little cafe. Very artsy and bohemian. They display art by local artists and the…read moredecor is very eclectic. It's in a converted old house, so there are so many rooms and nooks and crannies, lol. They have a small patio out front and a larger patio on the side. I imagine people like Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell in their early years hanging out in places like the Art House, to give you an idea of the ambiance ;) I grabbed a breakfast sandwich and a lunch wrap to go. The Southwest Chicken Wrap ($9.85) was really tasty. It had pieces of chicken, rice, black beans, cheese, and corn (which I picked out, lol). It had a bit of a spicy kick, but I'd still consider it mild (or at most on the milder side of medium). The breakfast sandwich was an English muffin, cheese, egg and bacon. I like that it was real cheese and not like a processed Kraft Singles kind of cheese. Very tasty. Staff are super chill and friendly. I'll need to come back sometime to hang out. Street parking only.

We stopped to visit the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. It housed many great exhibits…read more Directly outside is a giant spider sculpture called Maman, which was designed by an artist named Louise Bourgeois. We had a great visit here.

Founded in 1880, this art gallery in Ottawa Ontario Canada is a grand light filled structure of…read moreglass and granite. Featuring sweeping views of Parliament Hill and the Ottawa River. The iconic Maman Spider sculpture is right outside the entrance. The tickets are $15.68. This large museum premiers over 100,000 works. This includes the Group of Seven collection of Canadian landscapes, Indigenous and Canadian art, and International Masterpieces.

We had our small wedding at the Orange Art Gallery and the venue was perfect.  The art on the walls…read moreadded a very nice dimension and the character of the building and terrace were enchanting.  The bar was flexible in meeting our desire of showcasing Canadian craft beer, wine and liquor and the bartenders were, as several guests commented, extremely nice and friendly yet professional and mixing a mean drink. Art on the walls also provided spectacular and unexpected backdrop for some of our best wedding photos.    We recommend Orange Art Gallery for small to medium weddings and other functions.

We were in Ottawa to attend a small wedding and this gallery was the venue. It was very charming…read moreand we enjoyed viewing the art as we mingled with other guests over champagne. If you are in the neighbourhood it is an interesting spot.

We were greeted as soon as we entered this gallery, but given space to look…read more There were several cards and pamphlets available upon entering the gallery for information on the current artists and on the gallery itself. I liked that there was a bench in front of a couple of the bigger paintings for more relaxed viewing and it reminded me of some of the larger galleries I have been to. Some of my favorite pieces were a huge flower and some kind of splattered paintings with numbers and symbols as well a colourful areas. Art was hung on the walls, as well as leaning in other areas, giving the gallery a more relaxed feel.

From the owner: Galerie St-Laurent + Hill specialises in the exhibition and promotion of contemporary Canadian art.read more

I love this gallery especially since they have jewelry from my favorite artist Anne-Marie Chagnon…read more Her jewelry is amazing since it gives you the power to change it. Maybe from a long necklace to a short one, or by reshaping a part. I went with a friend and she noticed pieces by a couple of her previous art teachers here and was excited. The highlight for me was definitely the jewelry. There were some really large striking pieces that would be totally unique to wear to an event. Of course they are a bit pricey, but it's art. The woman working in the store was really helpful and gave us a lot of additional information on the jewelry and how it could be changed, about the artists etc. She noticed my earrings and that they were by one of the artists also. This is one place I will visit soon when I have a special event to find accesories for!

From the owner: L. A. Pai Gallery provides an unusual introduction to contemporary Canadian art and art jewelry…read more The gallery, run by Lisa A. Pai since 2000, focuses on emerging and established artists of outstanding skill and creative vision. Figurative, conceptual, political, and traditional approaches share space. From rural and urban communities including Nunavut in the North, the artists create the singular energy of the gallery. Located near the National Gallery of Canada and Parliament Hill in the historic ByWard Market of Canada's capital, Ottawa, L. A. Pai Gallery is one of the city's longest-running private art galleries. Media include jewelry, prints and painting, ceramics, glass, metal, textiles and mixed and recycled media.

I visited with family during one of their Free Thursday evenings (5-8pm) over the summer last year…read more I was a bit shocked that it was not as busy as I thought, especially during their free Thrusday evenings. The museum is pretty large. There was a lot of beautiful art and exhibits. A few exhibits had some sort of interactive function (like interactive screens and screens to flip through info). Depending on your vacation schedule and free time, you may not be able to see everything in a couple of hours.

Amazing art museum! From the spider outside to the massive amounts of artwork especially Canadian,…read moreQuebecois, Native, and First Nations artwork and the historic Catholic chapel inside it is totally with a visit.