University of Ottawa Campus

This page contains information about the campus and facilities.

Accommodations on/near campus

See our Accommodations page for details.

Getting around Campus

Please see the Maps page.

Food on/near Campus

Most of the food vendors on campus are closed during the summer.

The Pivik convenience store in University Center is open during the summer; double-check the hours of operation.

See UOttawa’s Where to Eat for information on nearby food options.

Some establishments adjacent to campus include:

• Subway, across the street from Desmarais, at the intersection of Laurier Ave and Nicholas St.,
• Father and Sons restaurant, at King Edward Ave. and Osgoode St.,
• a 24-hr Mac’s Milk convenience store beside Father and Sons on Osgoode St.,
• 3 Brothers Shawarma and Poutine beside the Mac’s Milk on Osgoode St.,

There are also dozens of other cafes, restaurants and victuallers within a 10-to-15-minute walk, please check your favourite maps app for details.

Shawarma

Ottawa is home to a very large Lebanese-Canadian population, and this has produced a disproportionate number of Shawarma restaurants. Ask your fellow conference-goers for specific recommendations. Ottawa-style shawarma is noticeably different from what you’ll find in, say, München (Munich), Chicago, or Baltimore (three examples from this author’s personal experience).

Groceries

If the convenience stores don’t have what you want, the closest major grocery store is Loblaws (363 Rideau St.). There are several smaller and/or specialty grocers within walking distance.