Use of public space at Ottawa City Hall
Although the primary use of Ottawa City Hall is for municipal related business, rental of rooms and space can be booked for public use as available. Whether it’s a large gathering, small group meeting, outdoor event or festival, City Hall offers a variety of facilities to suit your needs.
Priority of space availability
As outlined by the Corporate Policy on the Use of Public Space, booking of space for municipal related business at Ottawa City Hall is given priority.
Space at City Hall is available for booking for:
Non profit organizations
Weekday bookings are available only after regular City Hall business hours (5 pm).
Weekend bookings are available.
- Non-profit organizations conducting City/municipal related business and fund-raising groups
- Non-profit organizations conducting non City/municipal related business
Other users
Weekday bookings are available only after regular City Hall business hours (5 pm).
Weekend bookings are available.
- Such as wedding receptions, private functions
User fees and occupancy
As of April 1, 2010
(Fees subject to change)
|
Location |
Occupancy |
Rate – Non Profit |
Rate –Non Profit |
Rate – Other Users (Per 4 hours) |
Rate – Other Users (All day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Andrew S. Haydon Hall – Council Chambers |
• 189 fixed seating • 45 around horseshoe including Mayor’s seat • 24 at staff tables • 70 additional chairs *Max Capacity: 328 + wheelchairs at designated spots |
$ 160 |
$320 |
$479 |
$958 |
|
Jean Pigott Place |
• 700 standing (no chairs / tables) • 200 seated at tables • 260 chairs only |
$ 160 |
$320 |
$1329 |
$2658 |
|
Champlain Room |
• 60 fixed seating • 13 horseshoe • 20 at staff tables • 20 additional chairs |
$ 160 |
$320 |
$273 |
$546 |
|
Keefer Room |
• 60 (includes fixed seating and tables) |
$ 160 |
$320 |
$212 |
$424 |
|
Councillor Lounge |
• 30 seated at tables (square) • 60 chairs theatre style • 100 standing (no chairs / tables) |
$ 212 |
$424 |
$320 |
$640 |
|
Marion Dewar Plaza |
• Up to 10,000 standing |
$ 721 |
$1442 |
$1381 |
$2762 |
|
Festival Control |
• 40 at tables • 60 chairs theatre style • 75 standing |
$ 212 |
$424 |
$268 |
$536 |
|
Festival Boardroom |
• 35 at tables |
$ 54 |
$108 |
$160 |
$320 |
|
Colonel By Room |
• 36 seated at tables (square) • 40 classroom style (at tables) • 90 chairs only – tables pushed against the walls |
$ 54 |
$108 |
$212 |
$424 |
|
Richmond Room |
• 30 seated at tables + 10 additional chairs |
$ 54 |
$108 |
$160 |
$320 |
|
Honeywell Room |
• 30 seated at tables + 10 standing |
$ 54 |
$108 |
$160 |
$320 |
|
Billings Room |
• 20 seated at tables + 10 standing |
$ 54 |
$108 |
$160 |
$320 |
|
Caucus Room |
• 25 seated at tables |
$ 32 |
$64 |
$54 |
$108 |
|
Lisgar Field |
$ 155 |
$310 |
$309 |
$618 |
Enquiries
To enquire about public space availability at Ottawa City Hall
E-mail: ochbookings@ottawa.ca or,
Call: 613-580-2424 ext 22771.