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Favourite place/thing in Ottawa that doesn't exist anymore? (sh.itjust.works)
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What is your favourite place in Ottawa that doesn't exist anymore? I've spent most of my formative years outside of Ontario, but as a frequent visitor and now resident Ottawa always struck me as a place that doesn't really value the longevity of cool stuff. Maybe it's just ignorance of the economic forces involved, but any time I was shown something cool here I always left with the sense that it wouldn't be there next time.

For me, I divide this into places I've been and places I didn't get to go.

Some of where I've been:
-Invisible Cinema
-The InfoShop on Bank
-Rideau Bakery
-The Ex when it was still at Lansdowne.

Some of where I didn't get to go:
-The Beachcomber Room
-Capital Music Hall

What about you?

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

McDonalds Rideau. It was a true beacon of urban culture.

Also Cross Town Traffic. The owners were so nice and gave me tips on how to grow mushrooms :)