Getting Here
There are many transportation options available for you to attend the Ottawa Christmas Market. During event days at Lansdowne, TD Place Parking is very limited. We highly encourage our guests to take advantage of the alternative transportation options offered to you. We hope you enjoy your upcoming visit!
The Ottawa Christmas Market has created accessible transportation options, to reduce traffic congestion, promote sustainable transportation modes, and get you to the event on time and stress-free!
Plan ahead and make your experience as seamless as possible. Learn more about all of the available options below!
Our Address: 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, ON, K1S 3W7 .
OSEG Shuttle
New for the 2024 Ottawa Christmas Market and World Juniors, we will be offering a FREE shuttle service from Carleton University.
Pickup & Drop Off Locations (Approximately every 15 minutes):
• Carleton University Parking, east side of the P18 lot . See details below.
• Ottawa Christmas Market, by Gate 3 area (TD Place).
Guests can park at Carleton University in the P5, P7, or P18 lot and use the free shuttle, which picks up and drops off on the east side of the P18 lot.
Note that guests are responsible for parking fees. Payments can be made at Pay stations, through the Hotspot mobile app ( https://www.htsp.ca/) or by scanning the parking lot QR code.
Alternative Parking
TD Place parking is very limited. Please find a few alternative parking and transportation options below to help accommodate your visit.
Nearby Parking Lots:
Park and walk under 20 minutes
• 170 Second Avenue Park on Levels 1 & 2 for short term parking to a max of 2 hours. Park on Levels 3 & 4 for longer than 2 hours parking (applicable rates apply) – 8 Minute walk or take the #6 or #7 bus.
• Killeany Place** – Impark 150 Isabella – 17-minute walk or take the #6 or #7 bus.
** The weekend day rate (until 6 pm) is $3.00. / Weekend evening rate (after 6 PM) is $3.00. (Pay both rates on arrival)
** Use the App, HangTag – https://hangtag.io/, and pay the day rate when you arrive. You will receive a notification on your phone indicating when your parking is about to expire. You can then opt to add the extra $3.00 evening rate through your phone instead of returning to the parking lot.
• 574 Bank Street (fees vary) – 15-minute walk or take the #6 or #7 bus.
Park and walk under 30 minutes
• 355 Cooper – 30-minute walk or take the #6 or #7 bus.
• Indigo parking 180 Argyle Road – 27-minute walk or take the #6 or #7.
• Saint – Thomas-D’Aquin – 1255 Kilborn – up to 28-minute walk.
• Saint Paul University – 223 Main Street – Great 26-minute walk across the Flora Bridge.
• Impark 1355 Bank Street – up to 21-minute walk or take the #6.
Park and walk under 40 minutes
• 101 Queen – 38-minute walk or take the #6 or #7 bus.
• 400 Slater – 38-minute walk or take the #6 or #7 bus.
Transit
OC Transpo Routes 6 and 7 offer frequent service to Lansdowne every day.
Use the Transit app to plan your trip using real-time schedules.
For trip options without downloading the app, use the OC Transpo Travel Planner. The Travel Planner results are based on planned schedules and are not adjusted with real-time (GPS) information.
Walk & Bike
TD Place and Lansdowne are pedestrian-friendly areas! Guests are encouraged to walk to TD Place using the scenic multi-use pathways along the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
TD Place is easily accessible by cycling. There are 285 bike rings available for use around Lansdowne Park.
The multi-use pathways and pedestrian areas leading to TD Place make walking an attractive way to get to TD Place.
For more information on walking and cycling routes to TD Place, please visit the City of Ottawa Website.
Taxi & Ride Share
A designated Capital Taxi zone is located on Paul Askin Way.
As the proud official taxi and limousine partner of TD Place, Capital Taxi is committed to helping you get to and from all the amazing TD Place zones.
To Book your Capital Taxi:
1. Text your pickup address to 613-744-3333, or
2. Call your pickup address at 613-744-3333, or
3. Download the free “Capital Taxi” mobile app to book, track and pay.
Book your Capital Taxi online ›
Download the Capital Taxi Mobile APP ›
Accessibility
In collaboration with OC Transpo, we are pleased to provide accessible transit service on all routes to TD Place. Pick up and drop off near Gate 1, a designated Accessible Support Entrance location.
Accessible Parking: A limited number of on-site accessible parking spaces are available within the parking garage for guests with a valid Accessible Parking Permit (APP) on a first-come-first-served basis. Please note, pre-purchased parking is not available for the Ottawa Christmas Market.
For more information, and to inquire about the availability of on-site parking, please contact us at least 48 hours prior to your arrival at 613-232-6767, extension 1 or by email at [email protected].
Learn more about Accessibility at TD Place ›
Important Notes To Access The Ottawa Christmas Market
IMPORTANT:
• In 2024, Bank Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Riverside Drive westbound and Bélanger Avenue/Lamira Street, starting in June. LEARN MORE ›
• Until December 2024, a road closure in the southbound direction of Greenfield Avenue and Main Street is required to facilitate ongoing construction. Greenfield Ave. southbound will be closed from Highway 417 on-ramp to Main Street. Main Street southbound will be closed from Greenfield Avenue to Hawthorne Avenue. LEARN MORE ›
• Two main ramps downtown remain closed. Please avoid 417EB to Bronson for ingress and 417WB to Lyon for egress.
• We highly recommend the use of transit. Please ACCESS HERE when planning your OC Transpo trip to the Ottawa Christmas Market at Lansdowne.
We Are Here To Help
Guest Info Line: 1-844-FAN-INFO (326-4636)
Guest Info Email: [email protected]
During the event, guests can text us at 613-777-6759.
We recommend including a brief message if you require assistance. Standard messaging rates apply.