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The Barney Danson Theatre is a versatile, theatre-style space housed inside the Canadian War Museum at 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, ON. With 231 seats in its main theatre configuration and multiple alternative layouts, it’s a reliable choice for events ranging from concerts and film screenings to talks and private gatherings. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit from parking and transit to nearby lodging and dining.
Whether you’re here for a concert, film screening, or special Veterans Affairs Canada event, the Barney Danson Theatre offers flexible seating, a movable proscenium arch, and a 24' x 12' stage. Floor plans and technical specs are available as PDFs from the museum site, so you can preview setup options in advance. Parking is available on-site with options to purchase prepaid vouchers. Access via OC Transpo is straightforward, with Pimisi as the nearest O-Train station and Para Transpo available for eligible riders. For a comfortable stay and dining close to downtown Ottawa, consider nearby hotels like Fairmont Château Laurier and the Lord Elgin Hotel. We’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you secure convenient options for your trip.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and venue type: The Barney Danson Theatre is a theatre-style space within the Canadian War Museum at 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8.
- Capacity and seating: Theatre capacity is 231 seats; other configurations include 126 classroom, 48 U-shape, 250 stand-up, 170 round tables, and 72 square layouts.
- Seating and stage: The space uses retractable bleacher seating and a movable proscenium arch with a collapsible stage; stage size is 24' x 12'.
- Floor plans: Floor plans and technical specifications are available as PDFs from the museum’s site.
- Parking and access: On-site parking is available at $16 per vehicle per day (prepaid vouchers available for guests).
- Transit: Getting here is via OC Transpo; the nearest O-Train station is Pimisi; Para Transpo is available for eligible riders.
- Nearby hotels: Fairmont Château Laurier (1 Rideau Street) and Lord Elgin Hotel (100 Elgin Street) are within walking distance of downtown Ottawa.
- Notable events hosted: The theatre has hosted Ottawa Bluesfest performances and related showcases; it’s also used for film screenings and special events (e.g., Veterans Affairs Canada screenings).
- Renamed/demolished status: The Barney Danson Theatre remains active and retains its name; it is memorialized as part of the museum with no reports of demolition or renaming.