• Les Suites Hotel(across the street from the Arts Court building in downtown Ottawa, where SAW is located):

    $236 for a one-bedroom suite with a pull-out bed in the living room, a full kitchen, washer and dryer and two bathrooms;$359 for a two-bedroom suite with a pull-out bed in the living room, a full kitchen, washer and dryer and two bathrooms

    (8.4 rating)

    Discounted rates available when booking directly using code 110110:

    Book your room here.

    Le Germain Hotel(attached to Arts Court):

    Starting at $230 for a double room (9.4 rating)

    Discounted rates available when booking directly using code C300425:

    Book your room here.

    Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel(next to Arts Court):

    Currently starting at $35 for a dorm bed and $68 for a private single room on Expedia

    DoubleTree by Hilton(across the street from Arts Court):

    Currently starting at $225 for a double room on Expedia (8.4 rating)

    Swiss Hotel(two blocks from Arts Court):

    Currently starting at $168 on Expedia (9.0 rating)

    Byward Blue Inn(five blocks away):

    Currently starting at $181, breakfast included, on Expedia (9.4 rating)

    Sonder Arlo(seven blocks away):

    Currently starting at $167, with kitchenette, on Expedia (9.4 rating)

    The Business Inn & Suites(nine blocks away):

    Currently starting at $140, with kitchenette, when booking directly

    Those interested in being billeted with a local host for $50 per night are invited to contact Inès Mastellotto-Lesny at ines@saw-centre.com.

  • Public Transportation

    OC Transpo (Ottawa)

    OC Transpo operates Ottawa's public transit system, including buses and the O-Train light rail. Fares can be paid using Presto cards, credit cards, or cash. Children under 12 ride free.

    • SAW Centre (67 Nicholas St): Accessible via several downtown bus routes.

    • NCC River House (501 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Pkwy): Not directly reachable by bus routes serving, requires some walking. Limited parking available on site.

    • National Gallery of Canada (380 Sussex Dr): Served by multiple bus routes along Sussex Drive.

    • Ottawa Art Gallery – Alma Duncan Salon (10 Daly Ave): Located near the Rideau Centre, accessible via numerous bus routes and the O-Train Line 1 (Rideau Station).

    STO (Gatineau)

    The Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) operates public transit in Gatineau.

    • AXENÉO7 (80 Hanson St): Accessible via STO bus routes serving the Hull sector. Accessible from SAW Centre by taking STO line 200.

    Note: OC Transpo and STO have integrated services in downtown Ottawa-Gatineau. Transfers between systems may require separate fares.

    Taxi Services

    There are many companies serving Ottawa-Gatineau, including:

    Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are also available in the region.

    For detailed route planning and schedules:

  • All event venues are wheelchair accessible, with barrier-free entry and accessible facilities available at each location.