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National Arts Centre

53 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5W1, Canada
613 947 7000
Ranked #12 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
4.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Theaters
Most recent review
- May 21, 2012
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Toronto, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

The theatre is comfortable and sight lines and audio were good. Cafe on the canal was an extraordinarily restful place for a dinner date. Food was great, ambience lovely, staff great. I found the interior of the building a labyrinth, and there doesn't seem to be a front entrance approaching by foot. Directional signage was lousy inside and out. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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39 reviews 39 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

We have seen many acts here and they are always great, wonderfully organized, good parking, great seats and wonderful acoustics. More

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Toronto, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

My only complaint was that there is no centre row, so we had to crawl over MANY legs to get to our seats More

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Leeds Cty ON
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

Always a wonderful place to take in a show. There is a good vairety of events happening at the NAC. More

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Carleton Place, Canada
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53 reviews 53 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

"The" place to go to a performance in Ottawa. Also has a great restraunt with a wonderful Sunday brunch called Le Cafe. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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57 reviews 57 reviews
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

Had a great time at the NAC. The place always sparkles and performances in Southam Hall are of high quality. I saw the NAC Orchestra and several choirs perform Carmiina Burana. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance. Seats are comfortable but a bit too low in my opinion. The NAC has made many improovements in the last few years. Would be... More

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ontario
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132 reviews 132 reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

Any chance to attend an event in the building is worth while. Simply paying a visit to the building itself is a satisfying experience. More

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ottawa
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19 reviews 19 reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

Natalie's repertoire was too short - would have like to have her play more of her music but we understand that she was sharing this performance with others which were as well very talented. Washrooms facilities in this Centre is unacceptable - with all the open empty space in the foyer area near the stairs you would think they could... More

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Gatineau, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Great Place with very interesting shows we did go to alots of concert and always amazing ballet (Nutcracker) was a bit less professional then expected but still good and the latest show Canadian Celebrity Chefs was a WOW More

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Ottawa
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48 reviews 48 reviews
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

Try seeing a show while you visit the capital! Great cultural centre and also fantastic restaurant, bar and terrace right on the Rideau Canal. Beautiful location and great Sunday brunch! More

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