Gathering Spaces

Art House Cafe
From music to art shows to workshops and more, Art House Cafe hosts a variety of events and is a great spot to grab a coffee and to catch up with friends.
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Happy Goat
Happy Goat’s locations across Ottawa host a variety of events for artists and creatives. The Main Street Happy Goat hosts monthly artist meetups and features work by local artists on its walls.
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National Arts Centre (NAC)
The NAC is a beautiful building that is open to the public. It has free wifi, EQUATOR coffee, and many zones to lounge in.
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Ottawa Art Gallery
The OAG is free to the public and is a lovely space to study and chat.
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