# Centretown / CBD, Ottawa amenity and lifestyle

> Sparks Street pedestrian mall, National Arts Centre, ByWard Market.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Amenity profile: Sparks Street pedestrian mall, National Arts Centre, ByWard Market.
- Tier: trophy.

## Key facts
- **city**: Ottawa
- **submarket**: Centretown / CBD
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: C$38/sqft/yr · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $25/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 14.8%

## FAQ
### What's the amenity profile of Centretown / CBD?
Sparks Street pedestrian mall, National Arts Centre, ByWard Market.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/ottawa/centretown-cbd/topics/amenity-and-lifestyle), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.