Accessibility

Ottawa Capital Pride Accessibility Guide 2023

Ottawa Capital Pride is committed to ensuring a welcoming, inclusive, and fun experience for all event attendees regardless of ability. If you require an accommodation, please feel free to reach out to us in advance or, at an event, find one of our volunteers or staff members.

Below are accommodation-related notes that are specific to each of our signature events. If you have specific requests or concerns about accessibility at any event, please contact [email protected].

Festival Week

Saturday August 19

Location: National Art Gallery- 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1

Time: Doors Open 7PM  / 8PM Start

Accessibility: 

  • Accessible Entrances: Elgin Street entrance is recommended for drop-offs. Parking vestibule 2 and 3 are also accessible.
  • Accessible Parking: Accessible parking is available on Parking 2 and Parking 3 levels near the elevators
  • Accessible Washrooms: Yes
  • ASL interpretation: Yes, The interpretation section is located at the front left side of Southam Hall in rows FF and EE.
  • Designated seating: Yes, when purchasing tickets accessible seating options are provided.
  • Known triggers/warnings: loud noises, music, crowds, full stage lighting, alcohol being served in the lobby
  • Known limitations: none 
  • Additional Information: Hearing Devices – Cochlear Implant Patch Cord, as well as headsets for use without a hearing aid, are available at the Communications Centre

Location: Jack Purcell Community Centre – 320 Jack Purcell Ln, Ottawa, ON K2P 2J5

Time: 1:30-4:30 

Accessibility:

  • Accessible Entrances: The entrance from Jack Purcell Ln is accessible
  • Accessible Parking: 
  • Accessible Washrooms: Yes 
  • ASL Interpretation: N/A
  • Designated Seating: N/A, but there will be chair available 
  • Known Triggers/Warnings: crowds
  • Known Limitations: None
  • Additional Information: The event will be happening on the second floor. There is an elevator.

Location: Queen Street Fare- 170 Queen St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E1

Time: Directly following Pride Pageant- 10:30PM

Accessibility: 

  • Accessible Entrances: The entrance from Queen St is flat and accessible 
  • Accessible Parking: There is paid parking at the location – there is an elevator up to Queen St. Fare
  • Accessible Washrooms: Yes 
  • ASL interpretation: No 
  • Designated seating: Please confirm seating by emailing [email protected] 
  • Known triggers/warnings: dim lighting, crowds, loud music, alcohol being served
  • Known limitations: none
  • Additional Information: N/A

Sunday August 20

Location: Hintonburg Park- 49 Fairmont Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1X4
Time: 1PM-3:30PM
Accessibility:

  • Accessible Entrances: Yes
  • Accessible Parking: For individuals with mobility devices, recommended drop-off location at: 20 Fairmount Ave (side of St. Francois d’Assise church) which is a short distance from the paved park entrance. Parking located at the corner of St Francis Street and Duhamel Street (St. Francois d’Assise school parking lot)
  • Accessible Washrooms: Yes (Portable)
  • ASL: N/A
  • Designated Seating: N/A
  • Known triggers/warnings: loud noises, music, crowds
  • Known limitations: outdoor event on grass. The space has an asphalt walkway and potentially uneven surfaces
  • Additional information

Location: National Arts Centre – Peter Herrndorf Place 

Time: 3:00PM – 5:00PM 

Accessibility: 

  • Accessible Entrances: Elgin Street entrance is recommended for drop-offs. Parking vestibule 2 and 3 are also accessible.
  • Accessible Parking: Accessible parking is available on Parking 2 and Parking 3 levels near the elevators
  • Accessible Washrooms: Yes
  • ASL interpretation: No
  • Designated seating: N/A
  • Known triggers/warnings: 
  • Known limitations: none 
  • Additional Information: N/A

Location: Happy Goat Coffee Co.- 35 Laurel St, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4M4

Time: 7:30PM – 9:30PM

Accessibility:

  • Accessible Entrances: Yes
  • Accessible Parking: No designated parking, street parking is available 
  • Accessible Washrooms: Yes
  • ASL Interpretations: Available by request. Please contact [email protected] upon receiving a ticket.
  • Designated Seating: Seating is accessible
  • Known triggers/warnings: loud noises, music, content will be sexual in nature
  • Known limitations:
    • Entrance has possibly uneven terrain
    • 6 minute travel from closest bus stop/street is very uneven and may be challenging if using mobility device
  • Additional Information:

Monday August 21

Location: Ottawa City Hall- 110 Laurier Ave W

Time: 10AM – 11AM

Accessibility: 

  • Accessible Entrances: Event is taking place on the main lawn in front of City Hall. Accessible via Laurier Ave or from City Hall.  
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation: Accessible Parking available in City Hall Parking Garage. There is an elevator to get up to the event area. 
  • Accessible Washrooms: Yes, inside City Hall
  • ASL interpretation: Yes
  • Designated seating: Yes. In addition, attendees are invited to gather on the lawn.
  • Known triggers/warnings: crowds
  • Known limitations: event will take place outdoors please consider weather conditions, stone and grass terrain
  • Additional Information:

Tuesday August 22

Location: Ottawa Art Gallery- 50 Mackenzie King Bridge

Time: 7PM-9:30PM

Accessibility: 

  • Accessible Entrance: All entrances to the OAG are accessible
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation: Accessible drop off location for Para Transpo is 10 Daly Avenue. The nearest parking is under the Rideau Centre. 
  • Accessible washrooms: Yes
  • ASL Interpretation: No
  • Designated Seating: Yes
  • Known triggers/warnings: loud noises, crowds, subject matter includes transphobia 
  • Known limitations:
    • Headphones will not be provided, nor closed captioning. Subtitles will be on in English.
  • Additional Information: The event will be taking place on the third floor and is accessible with an elevator. For more information on accessibility at the OAG, please visit their website: https://oaggao.ca/visit/accessibility-and-childcare/

Location: Ottawa Art Gallery – 50 Mackenzie King Bridge

Time: 5:00PM – 7:00PM 

Accessibility: 

  • Accessible Entrance: All entrances to the OAG are accessible
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation: Accessible drop off location for Para Transpo is 10 Daly Avenue. The nearest parking is under the Rideau Centre. 
  • Accessible washrooms: Yes
  • ASL Interpretation: No
  • Designated Seating: N/A. There will be some seating available. 
  • Known triggers/warnings: crowds, subject matter includes transphobia, homophobia, and themes of self harm.  
  • Known limitations: None known.
  • Additional Information: The event will be taking place on the third floor and is accessible with an elevator. For more information on accessibility at the OAG, please visit their website: https://oaggao.ca/visit/accessibility-and-childcare/

Wednesday August 23

Location: Fairmont Château Laurier- 1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7

Time: 4:00-7:30pm

Accessibility: 

  • Accessible entrance: Yes
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation?
  • Accessible Washrooms: Yes
  • ASL Interpretation: Yes
  • Seating: Yes. Please contact [email protected] to reserve the relevant seating area.
  • Known triggers/warnings: primary subject matter is transphobia and homophobia
  • Known limitations: accessible entrance has a slight incline
  • Additional Information: Elevator access

Location: Parkdale Park- 366 Parkdale Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1G6

Time: 8PM-10PM

Accessibility: 

  • Accessible Entrances:
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation: Parking lot has a slope for mobility devices, Accessible parking spots onsite
  • Accessible Washrooms: Yes
  • ASL: No
  • Designated Seating: Many attendees will bring  blankets or lawn chairs and gather on the lawn at Parkdale Park. For accessible viewing, please contact [email protected] to reserve the relevant seating area.
  • Known triggers/warnings: potentially sensitive subject matter
  • Known limitations:  event will take place outdoors please consider weather conditions, stone and grass terrain
  • Additional Information:

Thursday August 24

Location: KPMG- 150 rue Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4

Time: 3PM-6PM

Accessibility: 

  • Accessible Entrances: Yes
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation: Yes
  • Accessible Washrooms: Yes
  • ASL Interpretation: Yes
  • Seating: Yes. Please contact [email protected] to reserve the relevant seating area.
  • Known Triggers/Warnings: Discussions of transphobia, homophobia
  • Known Limitations:
  • Additional Information:

Festival Weekend

Friday August 25

Location: TD Main Stage– Bank/Slater 

Time: 7:00PM – 11 PM

Accessibility: 

  • Accessible Entrances: Accessible via Bank St. 
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation: Closest Para-Transpo stop is Laurier and O’Connor. 
  • Accessible Washrooms: There are accessible portable washrooms in the stage area
  • ASL Interpretation: No 
  • Designated Seating: Accessible Viewing Area is available to the right of the entrance from Bank St. 
  • Known Triggers/Warnings: loud, stage lighting, crowds, flashing lights. 
  • Known Limitations: event will take place outdoors please consider weather conditions
  • Additional Information: Earplugs available at info tents

Location: DJ Stage – Bank/Somerset

Time: 7PM-11PM

Accessibility:  

  • Accessible Entrances:
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation: There is no dedicated accessible parking. The closest Para Transpo pickup is Gilmour and Derby PL. 
  • Accessible Washrooms: There are accessible portable washrooms in the stage area
  • ASL Interpretation: No
  • Designated Seating: Accessible Viewing Area is available on the right hand side by the stage. It will be marked with signage and a tent. 
  • Known Triggers/Warnings: loud, stage lighting, crowds, flashing lights 
  • Known Limitations: event will take place outdoors please consider weather conditions, there is some uneven ground from broken asphalt. 
  • Additional Information: Earplugs available at info tent

Saturday August 26

Location: Dundonald Park- 516 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5J9

Time: 11AM-4PM

Accessibility:

  • Accessible Entrances:
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation: No dedicated parking (street parking only)
  • Accessible Washrooms: Yes, There will be accessible portable washrooms
  • ASL Interpretation: No
  • Designated Seating: There is no formal seating for the event. Many attendees will bring  blankets or lawn chairs and gather on the lawn at Dundonald Park. For accessible viewing, please contact [email protected] to reserve the relevant seating area.
  • Known Triggers/Warnings: loud
  • Known Limitations: Event will take place outdoors please consider weather conditions. There are paved paths through the park and the rest of the park is grass which may have uneven surfaces. 
  • Additional Information

Location: Bank Street between James St & Slater St

Time: 12 PM – 8 PM 

Accessibility: 

  • Accessible Entrances:
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation:
  • Accessible Washrooms: 
  • ASL Interpretation: N/A
  • Designated Seating: No formal seating. Picnic tables are located on Gloucester St. 
  • Known Triggers/Warnings:
  • Known Limitations: crowds, loud noises
  • Additional Information: There will be an information tent at Bank and Somerset which will have volunteers who can respond to questions or concerns about accessibility. They can also be reached at [email protected]

Location: TD Main Stage– Bank/Slater 

Time: 2 PM – 6:30 PM

Accessibility: 

  • Accessible Entrances: Accessible via Bank St. 
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation: Closest Para-Transpo stop is Laurier and O’Connor. 
  • Accessible Washrooms: There are accessible portable washrooms in the stage area
  • ASL Interpretation: No 
  • Designated Seating: Accessible Viewing Area is available to the right of the entrance from Bank St. 
  • Known Triggers/Warnings: loud, stage lighting, crowds, flashing lights. 
  • Known Limitations: event will take place outdoors please consider weather conditions
  • Additional Information: Earplugs available at info tents

Location: DJ Stage – Bank/Somerset

Time: 4 PM – 11 PM

Accessibility:  

  • Accessible Entrances: Accessible via Bank Street and Slater Street
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation: There is no dedicated accessible parking. The closest Para Transpo pickup is Gilmour and Darby Ln. 
  • Accessible Washrooms: There are accessible portable washrooms in the stage area
  • ASL Interpretation: No
  • Designated Seating: Accessible Viewing Area is available on the right hand side by the stage. It will be marked with signage and a tent. 
  • Known Triggers/Warnings: loud, stage lighting, crowds, flashing lights 
  • Known Limitations: event will take place outdoors please consider weather conditions, there is some uneven ground from broken asphalt. 
  • Additional Information: Earplugs available at info tent

Location: TD Main Stage– Bank/Slater 

Time: 6:30 PM – 11 PM

Accessibility: 

  • Accessible Entrances: Accessible via Bank St. 
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation: Closest Para-Transpo stop is Laurier and O’Connor. 
  • Accessible Washrooms: There are accessible portable washrooms in the stage area
  • ASL Interpretation: No 
  • Designated Seating: Accessible Viewing Area is available to the right of the entrance from Bank St. 
  • Known Triggers/Warnings: loud, stage lighting, crowds, flashing lights. 
  • Known Limitations: event will take place outdoors please consider weather conditions
  • Additional Information: Earplugs available at info tents

Sunday August 27

Time: 1PM – 3:30PM

Accessibility: 

  • Accessible Entrances: Lisgar and Elgin 
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation: The dropoff for Para-Transpo is at Lisgar and Metcalfe. 
  • Accessible Washrooms: The closest accessible washrooms are City Hall. 
  • ASL Interpretation: N/A
  • Designated Seating: There will be two 10×10 tents, at Lisgar and Elgin. Chairs will be available in the area. 
  • Known Triggers/Warnings: Loud noises, crowds
  • Additional Information
    • Accessible seating will be available at Lisgar and Elgin Street
    • Ear plugs available at info tent 
    • Individuals needing to take a break can feel free to join the accessibility team at the Info Tent
    • If you have any questions or concerns in relation to accessibility please visit us at the Info Tent or email us directly at [email protected]. Email will be monitored during events
  • Known limitations:
    • Event will take place outdoors. Please consider weather conditions. 
    • Only available parking is street parking. 
    • Heavy foot traffic is anticipated for this event

Location: Dundonald Park- 516 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5J9

Time: 11AM-4PM

Accessibility:

  • Accessible Entrances:
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation: No dedicated parking (street parking only)
  • Accessible Washrooms: Yes, There will be accessible portable washrooms
  • ASL Interpretation: No
  • Designated Seating: There is no formal seating for the event. Many attendees will bring  blankets or lawn chairs and gather on the lawn at Dundonald Park. For accessible viewing, please contact [email protected] to reserve the relevant seating area.
  • Known Triggers/Warnings: loud
  • Known Limitations: Event will take place outdoors please consider weather conditions. There are paved paths through the park and the rest of the park is grass which may have uneven surfaces. 
  • Additional Information

Location: Bank Street between James St & Slater St

Time: 12 PM – 8 PM 

Accessibility: 

  • Accessible Entrances:
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation:
  • Accessible Washrooms: 
  • ASL Interpretation: N/A
  • Designated Seating: No formal seating. Picnic tables are located on Gloucester St. 
  • Known Triggers/Warnings:
  • Known Limitations: crowds, loud noises
  • Additional Information: There will be an information tent at Bank and Somerset which will have volunteers who can respond to questions or concerns about accessibility. They can also be reached at [email protected]

Location: TD Main Stage– Bank/Slater 

Time: 2 PM – 7 PM

Accessibility: 

  • Accessible Entrances: Accessible via Bank St. 
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation: Closest Para-Transpo stop is Laurier and O’Connor. 
  • Accessible Washrooms: There are accessible portable washrooms in the stage area
  • ASL Interpretation: No 
  • Designated Seating: Accessible Viewing Area is available to the right of the entrance from Bank St. 
  • Known Triggers/Warnings: loud, stage lighting, crowds, flashing lights. 
  • Known Limitations: event will take place outdoors please consider weather conditions
  • Additional Information: Earplugs available at info tents

Location: DJ Stage – Bank/Somerset

Time: 2 PM – 6 PM

Accessibility:  

  • Accessible Entrances: Accessible via Bank Street and Slater Street
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation: There is no dedicated accessible parking. The closest Para Transpo pickup is Gilmour and Darby Ln. 
  • Accessible Washrooms: There are accessible portable washrooms in the stage area
  • ASL Interpretation: No
  • Designated Seating: Accessible Viewing Area is available on the right hand side by the stage. It will be marked with signage and a tent. 
  • Known Triggers/Warnings: loud, stage lighting, crowds, flashing lights 
  • Known Limitations: event will take place outdoors please consider weather conditions, there is some uneven ground from broken asphalt. 
  • Additional Information: Earplugs available at info tent

Location: TD Main Stage– Bank/Slater 

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

Accessibility: 

  • Accessible Entrances: Accessible via Bank St. 
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation: Closest Para-Transpo stop is Laurier and O’Connor. 
  • Accessible Washrooms: There are accessible portable washrooms in the stage area
  • ASL Interpretation: No 
  • Designated Seating: Accessible Viewing Area is available to the right of the entrance from Bank St. 
  • Known Triggers/Warnings: loud, stage lighting, crowds, flashing lights. 
  • Known Limitations: event will take place outdoors please consider weather conditions
  • Additional Information: Earplugs available at info tents

Location: DJ Stage – Bank/Somerset

Time: 6 PM – 11PM

Accessibility:  

  • Accessible Entrances: Accessible via Bank Street and Slater Street
  • Accessible Parking/Transportation: There is no dedicated accessible parking. The closest Para Transpo pickup is Gilmour and Darby Ln. 
  • Accessible Washrooms: There are accessible portable washrooms in the stage area
  • ASL Interpretation: No
  • Designated Seating: Accessible Viewing Area is available on the right hand side by the stage. It will be marked with signage and a tent. 
  • Known Triggers/Warnings: loud, stage lighting, crowds, flashing lights 
  • Known Limitations: event will take place outdoors please consider weather conditions, there is some uneven ground from broken asphalt. 
  • Additional Information: Earplugs available at info tent