Shopping, Shopping, and Shopping..! What else can one expect when there are so many wonderful malls in Ottawa?
Pragya
You might have heard from people who live in Canada or who have been to Canada for jobs or education that it has amazing shopping malls. Didn’t you? So, if you’re here, don’t hesitate to visit these amazing malls in Ottawa.
Whether you’re searching for a souvenir, trendy clothes, or restaurants where you can have delicious food, these malls are just the right place for you to spend an amazing day. I will tell you some of the best picks where you won’t mind spending some of your pennies!
1. Bayshore Shopping Centre
Bayshore Shopping Centre is one of the best and busiest shopping malls in the Nepean district of Ottawa. It will take you a roughly 20-minute ride to get here from downtown Ottawa.
- You will find more than 100 retailers and high-end stores like Hudson’s Bay, Old Navy, Banana Republic, H&M and Sephora, along with an incredible food court.
- Also check the dessert and bakery counters, a movie hall, jewellery stalls, sportswear shops and many other stalls.
Hey! Let me tell you this, if you’re a chain smoker, it might be a bad place for you as it strictly prohibits smoking even on the outside.
Location: 100 Bayshore Dr, Ottawa, ON K2B 8C1, Canada
2. Carlingwood Shopping Centre
Carlingwood Centre is one of the best shopping malls in Ottawa, located in the Carlingwood locality of Ottawa It has the advantage of providing convenience to the locals as there is an easily accessible bus service nearby. The centre will provide you with many stores, a great food court, and the largest Canadian Tire store in Canada.
Location: 2121 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 1H2, Canada
3. Tanger Outlets
Next on my list is the Tanger Outlets. I strongly recommend you go there as it is one of the most luxurious shopping malls in Ottawa. It offers a wide variety of high-end stores with well-known brands and designer outlets like Aldo, Old Navy, Kate Spade, and Calvin Klein. If great bargains on high-end brands excite you, Tanger Outlet will be your next favourite shopping mall!
Location: 8555 Campeau Dr, Ottawa, ON K2T 0K5, Canada
4. Place D’Orléans Shopping Centre
Place D’Orléans is one of the premium shopping malls in Ottawa located in the Orleans. You will see 130+ stores in this mall. The food court is on the first floor of the mall, which gives space for the food outlets. I often get upset when I face any difficulty in the parking but this one has ample parking space. It will take you around 10 minutes from downtown Ottawa. However, it is always worth the trip no matter how you come and from where you come.
Location: 110 Place d’Orléans Dr, Orléans, ON K1C 2L9, Canada
5. St. Laurent Shopping Centre
I will tell you about one of the largest shopping malls in Ottawa. it’s none other than the St. Laurent Shopping Centre with more than 190 stores and retail services. Excited! This one is surely a great place for you to buy high-end brands and other designer outlets all in one place. You will also find a second-run theatre, multiple food outlets, and a gym. What I love most about this mall is the live concerts, food festivals, and the beauty contests hosted there! With a total area of 971,000 sq feet, it has plenty of parking areas for you to park your car.
Location: 1200 Saint Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON K1K 3B8, Canada
6. CF Rideau Centre
CF Rideau Centre is one of the most established and largest shopping malls in Ottawa. It is located in the downtown core, has lots of entrances, and has a train station that provides easy access to locals. You will find tons of restaurants with spacious food courts, allowing customers to shop, relax, and sit while the kids have some fun roaming around. Do you know that this mall has 180+ retail stores? Clothes and jewellery, shoes, bags, sunglasses, books, and more. You’ll get everything inside this mall.
Location: 50 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J7, Canada
7. Ottawa Train Yards
The next one is the Ottawa Train Yards near Saint Laurent Boulevard with over 60+ shops consisting of well-known branded stores in the world and bridal stores offering great bargains. Unlike other malls in the list, it is on a smaller scale compared to others. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have any charm. You will find bridals wear, sportswear and some well-known fashion brands.
Location: 165 Trainyards Dr, Ottawa, ON K1G 6M8, Canada
8. ByWard Market
Now don’t tell me that you haven’t heard about Byward Market. Come on! Who can miss this? Are you visiting there for the first time and don’t know about it? So, let me tell you it’s not just a market but a popular tourist destination in Ottawa. Be sure, you visit this one.
It is one of the premium shopping destinations with an array of local goods and supplies, crafts, high-end boutiques, restaurants and art galleries, making it one of the most visited places in Ottawa. You will find a variety of restaurants, souvenir shops and stores. It is always busy as it is always trendy and well-known in Canada.
Location: 267 Dalhousie St, Suite 202, Ottawa
Are You Ready to Shop?
Ottawa is a hub for shoppers as it provides a wide range of shopping malls offering great branded accessories and boutiques, designer shops, second-hand goods, exquisite jewellery and other day-to-day local supplies. For some, shopping a day can be a healthy therapy, right? So, if you are in or around Ottawa and looking forward to spending some leisure time, don’t forget to visit these best shopping malls in Ottawa!
Last Updated on April 12, 2024 by Pragya Chakrapani
