We're making improvements at Rideau Station to bring you a cleaner, safer and more welcoming experience.
Work will be ongoing through the end of the year and into 2027. While we're working, you may experience minor, temporary disruptions. Signage will be posted while work is taking place.
The Escapade Music Festival will take place at the RA Centre grounds over the weekend of Friday June 26 to Sunday June 28.
Get to the festival by taking public transit to Billings Bridge Station. Special staging areas for arriving and leaving the festival will make your trip easier. Regular paid fare will be in effect and is not included with your event ticket.
OC Transpo is the best way to travel to Canada Day events across Ottawa. Service is free all day on the O-Train, buses and Para Transpo, presented by LiUNA Local 527&527A.
We'll offer a special service with extra trips on busy routes throughout the day and into the evening.
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Don't get swept up in the crowd! Join the Next Stop Blog team for a refresher on transit safety at large events.
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Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 19
Ride free to and from Bluesfest
Your event ticket includes free transit to and from LeBreton Flats. Show your wristband or pass to your driver. At a station, use the video chat function on ticket machines to get through the fare gate.
Here are some highlights of your summer service:
This May, the OC Transpo Customer Care team brought Para Transpo Talk to two community events: Adapt Expo and AccessAbility Day.
If you weren't able to join us this time, don't worry! The Next Stop Blog is here to fill you in on the highlights.
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Missed the June 11 Transit Committee update?
The Next Stop Blog breaks it down.
Starting June 8, you can tap your Presto card all day on the O-Train, buses, and Para Transpo, and you'll never be charged more than the price of a DayPass!
From July 1 until August 31, pre-teens and youth age 11-18 ride for free on OC Transpo buses, trains and Para Transpo. Where will you go?
As part of OC Transpo’s Customer-First Action Plan, restoring Line 1 capacity as safely and quickly as possible has been a top priority. You can now expect:
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