Services at Ottawa Airport

Find out what services and facilities are available at Ottawa Airport. Where is the best place to eat and shop?
Internet and wi-fi
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Shops and supermarkets
There are no stores in the public area.
After security you will pass through one fairly large duty free store, then there are shops selling souvenirs or general travel electronics.
There is no traditional grocery supermarket at the airport.
Dining options
In the public area of the airport, you will find a café in the arrivals hall and a small food court in the departures hall before security, where you can find popular fast food such as Tim Hortons.
There is a wider range of food options after security. In the transit area you will find, for example, a Starbucks, another Tim Hortons, a cafeteria and several coffee shops.
None of the snack shops are open 24/7, but most establishments open as early as 4:00 or 4:30, so you can grab breakfast before each morning departure.
For a list of all restaurants, visit the airport's website at yow.ca/food-beverage.
Baggage storage
Baggage storage is located in the arrivals hall by the baggage claim belts in the domestic section (which are also accessible from the public section without restrictions).
It is open 24/7.
Prices are 7 cad per piece if you store your baggage within one calendar day and 10 cad per piece if you collect it the next day.
Payment is by credit card only.
For up-to-date information, visit the storage operator's website at pars2000.com/baggage-storage.
ATMs and exchange offices
RBC ATMs can be found in the public area of the domestic departure hall. The fee for foreign card withdrawals is 3 cad.
There is an ICE ATM in the arrivals hall with a fee of 5 cad and a very unfavourable exchange rate.
A classic exchange office with a very unfavourable exchange rate is located in the public area in front of international arrivals.
Drinking water
Drinking water fountains, which you can fill up your own bottle for free, can be found in many places after security and in the public area.
Vending machines
Several vending machines with drinks and sweets located throughout the airport complete the range of refreshments.
Showers
Unfortunately, public showers are not available at Ottawa Airport.
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