Barrhaven Civic Centre and Ottawa Public Library Branch
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Barrhaven Civic Centre and Ottawa Public Library Branch
A new civic centre and library are coming to Barrhaven.
The Barrhaven Civic Centre and Ottawa Public Library (OPL) Branch at 180 Riocan Avenue will be a new multi-use community hub planned for the Barrhaven Town Centre. The project will bring together a district-level OPL branch, a cultural centre, a dedicated seniors’ space, and a new urban park and plaza in a single destination designed to serve Barrhaven’s growing population.
The facility will include approximately ~5,000 m2 of indoor space, featuring flexible cultural, performance and event spaces, library collections and technology services, meeting and program rooms, creative spaces and dedicated areas for seniors’ programming.
The project will also feature an outdoor civic square and urban park including gathering, event and performance space, pathways and shaded sitting areas.
Together, these spaces will create an accessible, welcoming and dynamic destination that strengthens Barrhaven’s community connections.
Barrhaven Civic Centre and Ottawa Public Library Branch
A new civic centre and library are coming to Barrhaven.
The Barrhaven Civic Centre and Ottawa Public Library (OPL) Branch at 180 Riocan Avenue will be a new multi-use community hub planned for the Barrhaven Town Centre. The project will bring together a district-level OPL branch, a cultural centre, a dedicated seniors’ space, and a new urban park and plaza in a single destination designed to serve Barrhaven’s growing population.
The facility will include approximately ~5,000 m2 of indoor space, featuring flexible cultural, performance and event spaces, library collections and technology services, meeting and program rooms, creative spaces and dedicated areas for seniors’ programming.
The project will also feature an outdoor civic square and urban park including gathering, event and performance space, pathways and shaded sitting areas.
Together, these spaces will create an accessible, welcoming and dynamic destination that strengthens Barrhaven’s community connections.
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Project update
The development application for the Barrhaven Civic Centre and Ottawa Public Library Branchwill be reviewed at the Urban Design Review Panel (UDRP) Formal Review on Friday, November 6th, 2026, at 9:45 am.
Please visit the Urban Design Review Panel website at the link below for more information, including the Zoom Link to the meeting.
The development application for the Barrhaven Civic Centre and Ottawa Public Library Branchwill be reviewed at the Urban Design Review Panel (UDRP) Formal Review on Friday, November 6th, 2026, at 9:45 am.
Please visit the Urban Design Review Panel website at the link below for more information, including the Zoom Link to the meeting.
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Get Involved!
Your feedback will be used to help plan the Barrhaven Civic Centre and Ottawa Public Library Branch. You can submit your feedback through the survey below or by email at RCFS-PublicEngagement@ottawa.ca.
The online survey is open from Monday, August 4, 2026 to Monday, August 31, 2026.
Project kickoff (drop in)
Join us in-person to learn more about the future Barrhaven Civic Centre and Ottawa Public Library Branch, view preliminary concept renderings, and speak with staff that are working on the project.
Monday, August 10, 2026
Minto Recreation Complex – Barrhaven (Central and South Lobby) 3500 Cambrian Road 6Continue reading
Get Involved!
Your feedback will be used to help plan the Barrhaven Civic Centre and Ottawa Public Library Branch. You can submit your feedback through the survey below or by email at RCFS-PublicEngagement@ottawa.ca.
The online survey is open from Monday, August 4, 2026 to Monday, August 31, 2026.
Project kickoff (drop in)
Join us in-person to learn more about the future Barrhaven Civic Centre and Ottawa Public Library Branch, view preliminary concept renderings, and speak with staff that are working on the project.
Monday, August 10, 2026
Minto Recreation Complex – Barrhaven (Central and South Lobby) 3500 Cambrian Road 6 to 8 pm
This is an opportunity to share feedback during the early concept stage of the project. A more robust survey will be shared publicly in the future once designs are further developed. A formal public information session is planned for Q1 of 2027.
