Rogers Centre Ottawa (formerly the Shaw Centre) – Canada’s Meeting Place
55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J2
The Financial Management Institute is pleased to confirm that the award-winning Rogers Centre will again host PD Week – as it has since 2020. You’ll enjoy the benefits of a state-of-the-art venue that has been named the World’s Best Convention Centre by the International Association of Convention Centres.
The Rogers Centre is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, the Nation’s Capital, and only twenty minutes from the Ottawa International Airport. It’s directly linked to the Westin Ottawa Hotel and the 180-store Rideau Centre where you can enjoy a premier shopping mall experience with hundreds of brand names, stores, and entertainment. The historic Rideau Canal, Parliament buildings, and bustling ByWard Market with numerous attractions and exciting restaurants are all a quick walk away.
Ample parking onsite
The Rogers Centre is served by a 2-storey Impark underground facility with 730 spaces. This fully automated facility has two entrances located on Daly Avenue and Nicholas Street South with three exits on Nicholas Street South. Entry points to both the Rogers Centre and the Rideau Centre shopping complex are located on both levels on the north and west walls. There are four handicap spaces per level located on the north wall near the Rideau Centre entrances. An ambassador patrols the pay stations and entry and exit points on a 24-hour basis.
New parking process and app! For more information, click here.
Bicycle parking stations
Colonel By Drive, which accommodates 26 bicycles comfortably.
Daly Street layby stations, which accommodate a combined total of 38 bicycles comfortably.
Traveling to Ottawa for PD Week 2025?
As part of your PD Week experience, enjoy up to 10% off base fares with Porter Airlines for travel to Ottawa Nov 16–20and from Ottawa Nov 19–23. Book by November 17 at flyporter.com or through your travel agent using promo code PDWO25.
*Discount applies to available base fares only (excluding the lowest class fare during a public seat sale). Offer valid for booking from April 7–November 17, 2025.
The Financial Management Institute has negotiated preferred group rates for PD Week attendees at the award winning Les Suites in downtown Ottawa. Les Suites is a quick stroll to the Shaw Centre and offers spacious one & 2 bedroom condominium sized suites to stretch out and relax following your PD Week sessions.
Key features of Les Suites that will complement your PD Week experience
Location:
Located in the HEART of downtown Ottawa & the Byward Market
Seconds away from the historic Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, the National Arts Center, Major’s Hill Park, the National Gallery of Canada, & a plethora of other attractions
Steps away from the Rideau Shopping Centre, loads of restaurants, museums, galleries, boutiques, fine dining, pubs, entertainment, & nightlife
Onsite Presse Café located in our lobby
Easy access from the 417 highway
Only 20 minutes from the Ottawa International Airport
Suites:
Elegantly appointed spacious one & two bedroom suites