For those wanting to drive downtown (not recommended).
Map of Downtown parking

Directions from Kingston, Cornwall. Northern U.S.:
1. From 416 South take the Queensway East exit.
2. Take Kent Street exit (North only) from Queensway, proceed on Kent and take a right on Laurier.
3. Confederation Park is at Laurier and Elgin.

Directions from Renfrew, Arnprior, North Bay and Sudbury:
1. From Queensway heading East
2. Take Kent Street exit (North only) from Queensway, proceed on Kent and take a right on Laurier.
3. Confederation Park is at Laurier and Elgin

Directions from Montreal:
1. Take Queensway West heading downtown.
2. Take Nicholas exit (North only)
3. Turn left on Mackenzie King Bridge
4. Confederation Park will be on the right

Directions from Gatineau, Aylmer:
1. Portage Bridge to Ottawa
2. Turn left on Wellington
3. Right on Elgin
4. Confederation Park is at Laurier and Elgin
Or
1. Either MacDonald or Alexandra Bridge to Ottawa
2. Turn right on Sussex
3. Right on Wellington
4. Left on Elgin
5. Confederation Park is at Laurier and Elgin.

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How to get here and where to leave your car

For those driving to Ottawa and wanting to take Public Transit to avoid parking costs.

Our Public Transit is called O.C. Transpo and we have free Park & Rides . Cost for a one way bus ride is $2.60 exact fare. Our O.C. Bush rockets are Red & White.

Arriving from the East ( Montreal etc) on the 417 Highway
Exit to the North adjacent to the Place D'Orleans Shopping Centre, park in the Park & Ride and board the 95 Route.
This route will take you to the Rideau Centre on Mackenzie King Bridge in Downtown Ottawa along the Transitway.
Travel time 25 minutes. bus frequency, every 5 minutes

From the West, travel the 417, exit at Eagleson Road south, The Park & Ride is right at the Exit.
Board the 97 Route ( signed 97 airport), exit at the Rideau Centre on Mackenzie King Bridge.
Travel time 30 minutes. bus frequency every 10 minutes.

From the South, travel the 416 until it merges with the 417, exit Richmond Road enter and park at the Bayshore Shopping Centre, the Transit Staion is at the West end of the Shopping Mall, Board the 97 Route (signed 97 Airport) , Get off at the Rideau Centre on Mackenzie King Bridge, walk West to Elgin.