National Arts Centre
National Arts Centre, Performance center in Downtown Ottawa, Canada.
The National Arts Centre spans over 107,600 square meters along the Rideau Canal, featuring multiple theaters for performances in English, French, and Indigenous languages.
The center began operating in 1969 as part of various national initiatives launched by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson's government to celebrate Canada's centennial.
The center established a dedicated Indigenous Theatre department in 2017, marking a significant advancement in the representation of First Nations performing arts.
The facility maintains daily operations from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, offering spaces that accommodate up to 1,000 people for theatrical events and 800 for receptions.
The National Arts Centre Orchestra conducts performances under Alexander Shelley's direction while supporting educational programs and fostering Canadian musical creativity.
Location: Downtown Ottawa
Inception: 1969
Architects: Fred Lebensold, Arcop
Architectural style: brutalism
Address: 53 Elgin Street, Ottawa (Ontario) K1P5W1
Website: https://nac-cna.ca/en
GPS coordinates: 45.42319,-75.69329
Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:43
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