Trying to find a public bathroom downtown can be a challenge, since many places have a customers-only rule. Here's a list of places you can go (check their websites for hours of operation).
1. CF Rideau Centre
Reena B-S: Washrooms on every level (check the maps) and there is a family washroom by customer service on the third floor.
2. Byward Market
Reena B-S: Wheelchair bathroom is on main floor (keys available at info desk), other bathrooms upstairs.
3. Hudson's Bay
4. Chapters
Reena B-S: Bathrooms are on the second floor.
5. Old Navy
6. Fairmont Château Laurier
7. Lord Elgin Hotel
Reena B-S: Public bathrooms are in the hotel near the Starbucks and gift shop.
8. The Westin Ottawa
9. Routhier Community Centre
10. National Gallery of Canada
11. Arts Court
12. World Exchange Plaza
13. Ottawa City Hall
Nui Soonthornhut: Clean restrooms, free Ottawa info.
14. National Arts Centre - Centre National des Arts
15. Place Bell
16. Ottawa Public Library - Main Branch
17. Ottawa Public Library
18. Loblaws
Reena B-S: Free parking and bathrooms.
19. 240 Sparks
20. Champagne Fitness Centre
21. Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
22. Novotel Ottawa
23. Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa Downtown
24. Morisset Library | Pavillon Morisset - uOttawa
Alex Smyth: The washrooms in the first floor are nasty. Go to any other floor for nice clean washrooms.
25. Élisabeth-Bruyère Hospital
26. Jack Purcell Community Centre
27. Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
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