EY Centre
A 38,500 sq ft exhibition centre in south Ottawa, near the airport. Hosts concerts, expos, warehouse sales, Hyrox, and trade shows. Now operating as Cohere Centre after rebranding from EY Centre. Free parking and easy access via Hunt Club Road.
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About the EY Centre
The EY Centre — recently rebranded as Cohere Centre — is a large exhibition and event venue in south Ottawa, just across from the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. The venue offers 38,500 sq ft of contiguous space in Hall 3 plus additional halls, making it Ottawa's largest dedicated exhibition floor.
Programming is a mix of major touring concerts, trade shows, expos, warehouse sales, sports competitions (including Hyrox), and corporate events. Hall configurations are flexible — events range from intimate trade shows to multi-thousand-seat concerts.
What's On
EY Centre regularly hosts:
- Hyrox Ottawa — global fitness race series
- Warehouse sales — Estée Lauder, designer brands, and seasonal liquidations
- Trade shows and expos — home, baby, wedding, and lifestyle shows
- Touring concerts and tribute shows
- Corporate events and conferences
See current events at the EY Centre events page.
Getting There
- Address: 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, ON K1V 2N6
- By Car: Off Hunt Club Road, near Highway 417 and the airport. Free on-site parking (some events charge $10/day)
- By Bus: OC Transpo Route 99 (Hunt Club / Greenboro)
- By Air: A short drive from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) — convenient for out-of-town conference attendees
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