Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa

It's a chilly walk from the Blair transit station (especially if the mall is closed) but it's a safe walk for women. You needed fear people just idiots in cars as you cross City Park Place (make sure you have access up and down the snow bank on both sides if you don't use the sidewalks).

The theatre is good stadium style and is well maintained. My only quibble is that popcorn and snacks seem to take time to order. If you love watching the trailers, plan on an extra few minutes to pick up your popcorn before the show.

Covid era update: I've been a couple of times in 2021 and 2022. Yes, you must mask when not eating or drink. I've done both. I felt very safe as the patrons were spread out. You choose your own seat but you can choose to be near or from others. All staff are masked. All patrons I saw were masked.

Comfy seats.. theater wasn't overly packed. Staff were polite and helpful. Bathroom sink taps where you have no choice but to push down were pretty filthy.
But I enjoyed my experience otherwise.

What a lovely venue! Clean and nicely laid out. Fun place to go with the kids as we went to watch the new Sonic movie. The seating is spectacular and has come a long way from the theatres of the 70's 😂 I haven't been to a movie in the last 15 years so I was really impressed. I will certainly be going back again. We all had a great experience.

The Popcorn has the classic taste we all know and love. A great place for the classic dinner and movie night out with a friend or loved one. I'm definitely a regular 5/5.

Not as clean and comfortable as Landmark but not terrible.