Prime Downtown Retail Space Next to Rideau Centre | 542–1,722 sf

Address: 1 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON
Price: $40.00/SF
Operating Costs (OPC): $11.32/SF
Zoning: MD
Availability: 2 Units

Retail space available in the heart of Downtown Ottawa, directly adjacent to the Rideau Centre and steps from the ByWard Market, University of Ottawa, and Sandy Hill. Surrounded by high-density residential towers, student housing, and office buildings, this location offers constant pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

The property features large display windows, prominent building signage, and excellent visibility. An additional entrance into the building lobby provides strong internal exposure within the office tower.

Unit 5 1,722 SF

• Available January 1, 2026

• Ideal for established or franchise restaurant

• Ceiling height: 98 (cross tee) | 12 (to concrete slab)

• Private entrance

• Display windows and entrance facing into office tower lobby

Unit 2 542 SF

• Available February 1, 2026 (30 days notice required)

• Faces onto Ogilvy Square (pedestrian plaza connecting to Rideau Street)

• Exposure to public art installations and special events

• Large display windows and strong building signage

• Adjacent to Rideau Centre and LRT Station

• High vehicle and pedestrian traffic

• Surrounded by dense residential and office population

• Direct access to Highway 417 and canal routes

• Retail store

• Tourism centre

• Established or franchise restaurant

For more information or to book a tour:
Neil Mason
Cushman & Wakefield
613-236-7777