Ottawa’s Shopper’s Paradise: A List of the Top Malls in the City
All geared to dive into the ultimate shopping spree, eh? You’ve come to the right place, friend!
In Ottawa’s shopper’s paradise, shopping might as well be considered an extreme sport – only coming a close second to our hockey obsession. We break the bank much like we break the ice!
To back up our statement, we’ve concluded this list of the top malls in the city for your much-needed retail therapy.
Because why settle for an ordinary day of shopping in mediocre boutiques, when you can elevate your style with a cashmere sweater from one of the places below?
1. CF Rideau Centre
Website: https://shops.cadillacfairview.com/property/cf-rideau-centre
Address: 50 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J7, Canada
Contact details: +1 613-236-6565
Operating hours:
- Monday to Saturday – 10 AM to 9 PM
- Sunday – 11 AM to 6 PM
Boasting three levels filled with a multitude of shopping experiences, CF Rideau Centre is a Downtown Ottawa gem for any kind of shopper. In fact, there are hundreds of stores to explore.
The world – or, in this case, the CF Rideau Centre – is your oyster.
You can expect to see stores like Aesop, Anthropologie, Claire’s, and Hot Topic.
2. Bayshore Shopping Centre
Website: https://bayshoreshoppingcentre.com
Address: 100 Bayshore Dr, Ottawa, ON K2B 8C1, Canada
Contact details: +1 613-829-7491
Operating hours:
- Monday to Saturday – 9 AM to 9 PM
- Sunday – 10 AM to 6 PM
Bayshore Shopping Centre is like a breath of fresh air with its bright and airy feel akin to shopping outdoors with the weather-proof conditions of an indoor establishment.
There are about 190 stores (and counting) found in this top-tier retail hub like Aritizia and Sephora.
3. Carlingwood Shopping Centre
Website: https://carlingwood.com
Address: 2121 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 1H2, Canada
Contact details: +1 613-725-1551
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday – 10 AM to 9 PM
- Saturday – 9:30 AM to 6 PM
- Sunday – 10 AM to 5 PM
Carlingwood Shopping Centre is one of the pioneers in the Ottawan shopping center scene. It opened its doors in the late ‘50s and has been serving the lovely Carlingwood neighborhood ever since.
Expect to see an abundance of clothing stores in its retail space, but the number of food stalls isn’t as considerable.
4. Ottawa TrainYards
Website: https://ottawatrainyards.com
Address: 165 Trainyards Dr, Ottawa, ON K1G 6M8, Canada
Contact details: +1 613-723-7490
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday – 9:30 AM to 9 PM
- Saturday – 9:30 AM to 6 PM
- Sunday – 11 AM to 5 PM
Ottawa TrainYards is on a smaller scale compared to other locations on this list. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have its own charm!
In fact, this shopper’s paradise offers an exciting mix of stores including bridalwear, sportswear, and well-known fashion brands.
5. St. Laurent Shopping Centre
Website: https://stlaurentshoppingcentre.com
Address: 1200 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 3B8
Contact details: +1 613-745-6858
Operating hours:
- Monday to Saturday – 9:30 AM to 9 PM
- Sunday – 11 AM to 5 PM
Being just a few minutes away from Downtown Ottawa, St. Laurent Shopping Centre sits in an unbeatable location with its quick accessibility from the heart of the city.
Its 971,000 square feet of retail space that comes in three levels makes it the largest on this list, providing an almost dizzyingly diverse shopping adventure.
For a more in-depth guide to Downtown Ottawa, read all about it in our article!