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The Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (CDCC) occupies the historic Dominion-Chalmers United Church at 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa, Ontario. With the main entrance and parking at 290 Lisgar Street, the venue remains a vibrant hub for arts, performance, learning, and community events. The sanctuary offers a dramatic, acoustically rich space that seats approximately 1,000 guests, including a ground-floor seating area and a balcony. The balcony is not elevator-accessible. A religious congregation continues to use parts of the building, while the university-led venue hosts a broad range of performances and educational programs.
Whether you’re attending a chamber concert, a festival showcase like Chamberfest, or a community event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your trip to downtown Ottawa.
Security, accessibility, parking, and nearby accommodations are all considered to help you focus on the experience. We provide neutral, practical information and highlight affiliate partners for convenient hotels and dining near the venue. For planning, use OC Transpo transit routes or the planning tools to navigate Centretown and the Carleton area. If you’re seeking a memorable performance space with historic character, the CDCC at Dominion-Chalmers offers a storied backdrop for a wide range of events.
Venue details
- Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa, Ontario
- 290 Lisgar Street
- Accessible routes from Lisgar and Cooper Streets; balcony seating is not elevator-accessible
- Sanctuary main hall seats approximately 1,000 (ground-floor + balcony)
- Accessible via OC Transpo; use the OC Transpo planner for routes serving Centretown/Carleton area
Parking
A 24/7 paid parking lot is available at 290 Lisgar Street. Overflow parking options exist on nearby streets (Cooper, Lisgar, O’Connor). Parking passes can be paid per machine, by QR code, or online.
Nearby hotels and dining (affiliate partners)
To make your stay more convenient, consider these nearby options. We recommend booking through our trusted affiliate partners for best rates and availability.
- Lord Elgin Hotel (100 Elgin Street) – a classic downtown option within walking distance.
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre (101 Lyon Street North) – modern amenities and easy access to downtown venues.
- Holiday Inn Downtown Ottawa – convenient downtown location with comfortable rooms.
For dining, explore nearby favorites and trusted affiliate partners to secure reservations near the venue for pre- or post-event meals.
Notable events and history
The sanctuary at Dominion-Chalmers is a major performance venue hosting esteemed programs such as Chamberfest and Music & Beyond, alongside a wide range of concerts and community events. The site has also served as a ceremonial space for state functions and funerals. The historic church building survived a devastating fire in 1961 and was rebuilt; in 2018 Carleton University acquired the building and renamed it the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, while the congregation continues to use the space for worship.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address and access: 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa, Ontario; main entrance and parking at 290 Lisgar Street; accessible routes from both Lisgar and Cooper Streets.
- Venue type: historic church building repurposed as Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (CDCC), a university-led arts, performance and learning venue with a religious congregation remaining in the space.
- Seating capacity and layout: sanctuary main hall seats approximately 1,000 (Carleton communications); seating includes a balcony (ground-floor seating plus balcony) with the balcony not elevator-accessible.
- Parking: 24/7 paid parking lot at 290 Lisgar Street; overflow parking on nearby Cooper/Lisgar/O’Connor; passes can be paid per machine, QR code or online.
- Transit: accessible via OC Transpo; commonly served by routes commuting to Centretown/Carleton area; plan trips using the OC Transpo planner.
- Nearby hotels: Lord Elgin Hotel (100 Elgin Street); Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre (101 Lyon Street North); Holiday Inn Downtown Ottawa and other downtown options are within a short drive or walk.
- Notable events hosted: the sanctuary is a major performance venue hosting Chamberfest, Music & Beyond and other concerts; the site has hosted state funerals and a wide range of community events.
- Renaming/demolished status: the Dominion-Chalmers United Church heritage building survived a fire in 1961 and was rebuilt; in 2018 Carleton University purchased the building and renamed it the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, though the congregation continues to use the space for worship.