Downtown Ottawa's retail market could be set to rebound in step with an expected increase in pedestrian traffic as federal employees are expected to begin spending more time in the office and developers move ahead with residential, hotel and entertainment projects designed to reshape the city centre.
As federal workers fuel retail market optimism in downtown Ottawa, residential density remains key
Increased foot traffic, redevelopment plans for Hudson's Bay site could boost market
CoStar News
August 26, 2026 | 8:28 P.M.
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- Properties
- Hudson's Bay
73 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
- Rideau Centre
50 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
- Companies
- Marcus & Millichap
Real Estate
- Contacts
- Candice Lerner-Fry
Senior Director, Leasing, Marcus & Millichap