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| There are usually dining options within the event venue, but there are other nearby options for food and shopping. The rules in Ontario as of Mid-October allow for dining inside a restaurant only with proof of vaccination, and other measures to limit the spread of COVID. You are not required to present proof of vaccination for take out, although you should expect to need a medical mask to enter an establishment to pick up your order. Outdoor patio dining doesn't seem like an enjoyable option in November, although it may be available too. address: 500 Gladstone Ave phone: 613-231-3636 food: Pizza & Fusion distance: 1 km cost: $$ Delivery available type: Bar address: 240 Sparks St. Local C215 phone: 613-380-8140 distance: 0.4 cost: $$ delivery available address: 155 Queen St phone: 613-421-0588 food: Fast Food / Food Truck distance: 0.6 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 307 Dalhousie St phone: 613-562-2081 food: Mexican distance: 1.9 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 50 O'Connor St telephone: 613-680-8100 food: Fine Dining distance: 0.7km cost: $$$ Delivery not available address: 324 Somerset St W phone: 613-220-0018 food: Italian distance: 1 km cost: $$$ Delivery available address: 239 Nepean St telephone: 613-421-0504 food: Tapas distance: 1km cost: $$ Delivery Available Steakhouse & Bar Burgers/sandwiches/ribs/chicken/seafood/beef distance: approximately 30m address: 360 ALBERT STREET (UNIT 110), OTTAWA, K1R 7X7, ONTARIO telephone: 613-216-1110 hours: Mon-Tue 16:00-21:00, Wed-Thu 11:00-20:30, Fri 11:00-22:00, Sat 16:00-22:00, Sun 16:00-21:00 website: https://www.batonrouge.ca/en/baton-rouge-ottawa Dine-in, delivery and takeout available cost: 🐾🐾 address: 50 Rideau St #500 phone: 613-788-6110 food: American distance: 1.8 km cost: $ Delivery available address: 150 Elgin St phone: 613-238-7063 food: Fine Dining distance: 1.4 km cost: $ Delivery not available address: 697 Somerset St W phone: 613-238-5022 food: Chinese distance: 1.3 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 156 Sparks St. phone: 613-780-7575 food: Bar distance: 0.9 km cost: $$$ Delivery not available address: 222 Queen St phone: 613-232-9314 f ood: Fine Dining distance: 0.4 km cost: $$$ Delivery available address: 210 Sparks St. phone: 613-233-8283 food: Bar distance: 0.9 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 160 Elgin St #1 phone: 613-695-3030 food: Continental distance: 1.4 km cost: $ Delivery not available address: 208 Slater St. phone: 613-236-9602 food: Japanese distance: 0.5 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 808 Somerset St W phone: 613-563-2422 food: Cantonese distance: 1.6 km cost: $ Delivery not available address: 164 Laurier Ave W phone: 613-563-8686 food: Diner distance: 1.7 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 150 Albert St phone: 613-238-1500 food: Grill distance: 0.8 km cost: $ Delivery not available address: 101 Lyon St N phone: 613-695-9200 food: Asian distance: 0.2 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 350 Albert St phone: 613-421-4412 food: Vegan distance: 0.1 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 21 George St phone: 613-241-1516 food: Fine Dining distance: 1.7 km cost: $$ Delivery available A staff recmmendation for great poutine. "Ottawa's favorite poutine chip wagon since 1989" Also burgers, hot dogs, sausages, and other food truck favourites. Located in the parking lot of website: https://www.facebook.com/crispyswagon/?rf=165925886786482 Hours: Monday to Saturday, 11:00AM to 6:00PM, Sunday 9:00AM to 5:00PM About 15km from the Delta Downtown cost: 🐾 Prova Bar & Kitchen https://www.provabarandkitchen.com Italian inspired cuisine, including pizzas and other dishes in a casual atmosphere. Hours: Breakfast, and Dinner. Located within the Delta hotel. Phone: +1 613-563-4349
Lift Resto Lounge Hours: 6:30AM to midnight Located within the Delta hotel.
There is also a Tim Horton's - located at 330 Queen Street but reachable from within the hotel. 24 hours. Phone: 613-232-5021
address: 114 Gloucester St phone: 613-231-6550 food: Indian distance: 1 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 64 Queen St phone: 613-236-8885 food: Japanese steakhouse distance: 1 km cost: $ Delivery available address: 407 Laurier Ave W phone: 613-232-1832 food: Pizza distance: 0.3 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 360 Laurier Ave W phone: 613-565-6518 food: Euopean distance: 0.4 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 252 Bank St phone: 613-565-4747 food: Mexican · distance: 0.8 km cost: $$$ Delivery available address: 15 Clarence St. phone: 613-422-7700 food: Middle Eastern distance: 1.9 km cost: $$$ Delivery not available address: 149 Kent St phone: 613-234-1224 food: Japanese distance: 0.2 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 50 Rideau St phone: 613-236-6565 food: Various distance: 1.8 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 98 Sparks St. phone: 613-695-8338 food: Health Food distance: 1.2 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 155 Bank St phone: 613-680-0988 food: Korean distance: 0.8 km cost: $$ address: 207 Bell St N phone: 613-231-3287 food: Cafe distance: 2 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 360 Laurier Ave W phone: 613-233-2460 food: Sandwich distance: 0.4 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 100 Gloucester St phone: 613-567-1234 food: Café, Bistro & Bar distance: 1 km cost: $ Delivery not available address: 123 Slater St. telephone: 613-234-2200 Food: Lunch distance: 1 cost: $ Delivery available address: 381 Cooper St phone: 613-234-8877 food: Japanese distance: 1.2 km cost: $$$ Delivery available address: 479 Bronson Ave phone: 613-230-2088 food: seasonal fare & a patio distance: 1.7 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 216 Elgin St phone: 613-565-5115 food: Italian distance: 1.5 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 271 Dalhousie St phone: 613-562-4461 food: Indian distance: 2 km cost: $$ Delivery not available address: 785 Somerset St W phone: 613-237-0808 food: Korean BBQ distance: 1.5 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: Kent Street phone: N/A food: Fast Food / Food Truck distance: 1 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 47 York St phone: 613-241-8805 food: Steak distance: 1.8 km cost: $$ Delivery not available address: 275 Slater St. #30 phone: 613-421-4564 food: Health Food distance: 0.3 km cost: $$ Delivery not available Bar & restaurant Burgers/sandwiches/ribs/chicken/seafood/beef distance: approximately 200m address: 189 LYON ST. N Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5C1 telephone: 613-695-6262 website: https://madisonsresto.com Delivery and takeout available cost: 🐾🐾 address: 320 Queen St telephone: 613-234-1692 Food: Hamburger distance: 0.1km cost: $$ Delivery not available address: 710 Gladstone Ave phone: 613-234-2945 food: Asian Fusion distance: 1.7 km cost: $$$ Delivery not available address: 282 Kent St phone: 613-514-0153 food: Brunch distance: 0.7 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 77 Bank St phone: 613-237-5854 food: Burgers distance: 0.5 km cost: $$ Delivery not available address: 792 Somerset St W #790 phone: 613-695-4345 food: Indian distance: 1.6 km cost: $$ Delivery not available address: 700 Sussex Dr phone: 613-562-1160 food: French distance: 1.6 km cost: $ Delivery available address: 700 Sussex Dr phone: 613-789-5432 food: Fine Dining distance: 1.6 km cost: $$ Delivery not available address: 201 Queen St phone: 613-422-6333 food: Steak & Beer distance: 0.7 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 90 Elgin St Unit 3 phone: 613-230-7474 food: South African distance: 1.2 km cost: $$$ Delivery not available address: 205 Bank St phone: 613-232-4222 food: Middle Eastern distance: 1 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 226 Nepean St phone: 613-232-6289 food: Northern Italian distance: 0.6 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 160 Bay St phone: 613-422-6192 type: Bar distance: 0.2 cost: $$ delivery available address: 445 Laurier Ave W phone: 613-695-5588 type: sushi distance: 0.2 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 134 Bank St phone: 613-514-0155 food: Hawaiian distance: 0.8 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 491 Somerset St W phone: 613-233-2320 food: Pizza distance: 0.7 km cost: $$$ Delivery not available address: 275 Slater St. #204 phone: food: Vietnamese distance: 0.4 km cost: $$$$ Delivery not available address: 1 York St phone: 613-667-9207 food: Hip bar/eatery for seasonal small plates distance: 1.8 km cost: $$$ Delivery not available address: 340 Elgin St phone: 613-233-7873 food: Vegetarian distance: 2 km cost: $ Delivery available address: 170 Queen St phone: 613-782-3885 food: Casual distance: 0.6 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 208 Sparks St. phone: 613-695-0500 food: Cocktail bar distance: 0.9 km cost: $$ Delivery not available address: 246 Queen St phone: 613-695-9727 food: Vietnamese distance: 0.3 km cost: $$ Delivery available (Sorted by nearest to farthest from the Delta, up to 1km away) (Sorted by nearest to farthest from the Delta, starting at 1km away) 3 BITES Shawarma, Greek & Pizza address: 234 Queen St phone: 613-288-2288 food: Japanese distance: 0.2 km cost: $$ Delivery not available address: 62 Sparks St. phone: 613-233-6262 food: Fine Dining distance: 1.2 km cost: $$$ Delivery available address: 197 Bank St phone: 613-563-0111 food: Indian distance: 0.7 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 153 Bank St phone: 613-695-1718 food: Ramen distance: 1.4 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 537 Sussex Dr phone: 613-789-7355 food: French distance: 1.7 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 260 Nepean St phone: food: Thai distance: 0.5 km cost: $$$ Delivery not available address: 111 Albert St phone: 613-232-0416 food: Soup distance: 0.8 km cost: $ Delivery not available address: 148 Sparks St. phone: 613-235-1424 food: Burgers distance: 0.8 km cost: $$ Delivery not available address: 47 Rideau St phone: 613-562-0588 food: Coffee distance: 1.8 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 365 Laurier Ave W Unit 105 phone: 613-237-5118 food: Sandwich distance: 0.4 km cost: $ Delivery available address: 208 Nepean St phone: 613-695-8226 food: Tacos distance: 0.7 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 136 O'Connor St phone: 613-594-4545 food: Indian distance: 0.8 km cost: $$ Delivery not available address: 75 York St phone: 613-241-8514 food: Steak & Beer distance: 1.8 km cost: $$ Delivery not available address: 202 Sparks St. phone: 613-680-0086 food: Bar distance: 0.9 km cost: $ Delivery not available address: 180 Kent St phone: 613-422-8269 food: Fine Dining distance: 0.3 km cost: $$ Delivery available Coffee and donuts and ... your source for a double-double. about 300m away M-F 5:30-20:00, Sat 7:00-17:00 Sun 9:00-15:00 Check out their web site for full details. cost: 🐾
Coffee and donuts and ... your source for a double-double. Right next to the Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre 24 hours address: 330 Queen St, Ottawa ON K1R 7Y5 https://timhortons.com/ca/en/index.php cost: 🐾 address: 248 Kent St phone: 613-233-3777 food: Sushi distance: 0.6 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 144 O'Connor St phone: 613-565-3933 food: Italian distance: 0.8 km cost: $$$ Delivery not available address: 361 Queen St phone: 613-239-5145 food: Canadian distance: 0.2 km cost: $$ Delivery not available address: 819 Somerset St W phone: 613-238-6758 food: Vietnamese distance: 1.6 km cost: $$ Delivery available address: 195 Kent St phone: 613-238-8828 food: Cantonese-style Chinese restaurant distance: 0.4 km cost: $$$ Delivery available Yes, just a short walk away (about 2km, or about a 20 minute walk) They have a breakfast menu, as well as diner style food for lunch and dinner. Have a look at their web site for more details! Hours: Open 24 hours phone: 613-241-2401 There`s also Zak`s Cantina nearby serving Mexican food.
phone: 613-422-9257 Zak's now has a location on Elgin (not 24 hours) that is slightly closer to the Delta 220 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1L7 phone: 613.421.0038 |
| These answers are short answers to what may be complex questions. They may not always cover all the intricacies of your situation. We also may have inadvertently made a mistake in interpreting CanFURence policies when we create these answers, so E&OE. If you see any answers that we've messed up please let us know, and we'll correct them. If you have any further questions, or want to verify our answers, please refer to the CanFURence Registration Policy, the Code of Conduct, or contact us at We’re sorry that you feel that way, but we must insist on this. We do promise to treat your information with care. To attend a CanFURence event or convention you must submit your information to register. The Registration staff is dedicated to your privacy. Your legal name, address, date of birth, gender and all other information gathered is kept in the strictest of confidence. This information will not be shared with any other members of the staff of CanFURence unless there is specific legal requirement to do so. Your comfort is our key, and your privacy matters to us. We would be more than happy to resend you your details. Please email the registration team and we can send you your details again. So long as the name you are requesting falls within the guidelines of the Code of Conduct and complies with our strict PG13 convention rating you may choose whatever name you wish. But there is only so much space on the badge. Due to limitations on badge sizes, some badge names may require a shortened version of your registered name. Yes, for online registrations we will accept other forms of payment such as Interac E-Transfer (Canadians only), cash and cheque. If you want to pay by one of these alternative payment methods please contact us (select registration as the topic) and we will assist you. If you are attending another event where we have a booth, you also have the option of paying by debit card, or credit card (although we can’t handle cheques or PayPal at an event). For 2018, you’ll see us at events including Furnal Equinox, Ottawa Geek Market, and CAPE.
The first thing you need to do is register! Please note that there is a small delay - possibly up to 24 hours - while your registration is processed by our hard working and dedicated Registration Staff. This is especially the case if you have paid by eTransfer. You'll know that we have processed your registration because you will receive an email with a subject of Badge Record of Sale
Once you've received that email you will be able to log into your account on the registration site and you'll see the button that will take you to the Hotel booking site will be there.
You'll also notice on the login page for the Registration system it will list your badge number for CanFURence events.
(This was what it looked like for 2018, but for CanFURence 5 it will say Westin) Upcoming Events CanFURence2018 - you are badge XX (XXXXXX) for this event
Like any other minor, we must insist on a completed Minor Consent Form. If your parent or guardian is not readily available to complete the form, here’s what you need to do. If you are away from your parents and you have notified them of your intent to attend CanFURence, you can have your consent form signed by any legal Guarantor. Examples of this are Police officers, Judge, Professor, Lawyer, Notary Public or other governmental official. A form submitted this way must be completed ahead of the convention. Please email the Registration team a copy of your signed form. This form must also be brought with you to the convention as well. Yes, minors (under 18 years old as of the first day of the event) can attend! In order to process their registration, minors must present a completed Parental Consent Form that has been signed by a parent, guardian, or equivalent. This is in addition to the requirement for all attendees that they must present legal identification in order to receive their registration. All minors under 16 years old as of the first day of the event MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Minors who are 16 years old or older as of the first day of the event may attend without a guardian present. Please have your identification and Parental Consent Form ready as this will allow the registration process to go faster. There is more information about minors registering and attending the convention on our website. Have a look here We're sorry you can't join us this year! Don't worry: our Registration Policy gives you the option of a one-time transfer of your registration either to someone else, or to next year. (Please note that in case of discrepancy, information in our official Registration Policy shall be deemed correct.) At this time we are unable to send registration packages, swag, or other items if you are unable to attend the convention. We apologize for this. To attend a CanFURence convention or event you must present a current and valid photo identification. This identification must contain a current photograph, date of birth, and address. Valid forms of identification include, but are not limited to, your Passport, Drivers License, Age of Majority card, Provincial health card, Landed Immigrant Card, Tribal Band Card, or other government issued form of identification. It is always a good idea to check with our Lost and Found – check out the FAQ on that. If at any time your badge is lost, you may request a replacement badge from the Registration Department. Lost badges will be subject to a replacement fee of $30 for the badge. This fee is refunded if the original badge is found and you present it along with your replacement badge to Registration Staff. In order to issue a replacement badge, Registration Staff will be required to see your Identification. |
| Questions that don't relate to any specific aspect of CanFURence, but useful stuff.
I suppose we could joke that "CanFURence 2020 in 20212022" is just a bit awkward to fit on a button?
But this will be our 5th CanFURence, so that seemed to fit. Although we are holding a CanFURence in 2021, it is an adapted version of our usual furry fun, so perhaps it is best to think of it as CanFURence 4.5?
We're looking forward to seeing you all in 2022 when we bring furry fun back to Ottawa, again! And after 2020, and 2021, we'll all need it.
CanFURence was chosen as a nod the first furry conventions in the world which was named ConFurence. We opted to make it Canadian by simply tweaking the name. ConFurence ran from 1989 to 2003. We hope to do our name justice. Not sure if you’re a furry? The nice thing about being a furry is if you think you are one, then you are. There’s no membership card (although we will ask you to pay for a registration to attend CanFURence). If someone says you’re not a furry unless you’ve got a fursuit – they’re wrong. You don’t need a fursuit, or ears, or a tail, or handpaws. If you want them, that’s fine too. You don’t have to be an artist, or a writer, or a performer. You don’t have to play games with anthropomorphic characters. You can be or do any of those, or none of them. The furry fandom welcomes you, however you choose to participate. The only thing we ask of you is that you treat others with courtesy, and respect their individuality. Furries are people who are fans of anthropomorphic animal characters. Anthropomorphic means human-like; and in the case of furries, animal mascots or animal cartoons are the kinds of characters that are being referred to (think Bugs Bunny, or Judy Hopps/Nick Wilde from the movie Zootopia). We bring them to life in any way we can, like cosplay, visual art, stories, or performance. Many furries also have a character (sometimes characters) we create, which we identify with, and that’s who we are to the community. To us, this character is our personal mascot, only instead of rooting for a team, we’re simply rooting for the person inside.
Here’s some links: From the nice people at Furscience From the Globe and Mail, about Furnal Equinox 2017 An interview of our convention Chairs done by the CBC : Furries expose ‘fursonas’ at Ottawa convention CanFURence 2023 will be held August 4th through 6th, 2023 at the Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon Street North, Ottawa, Ontario. Our special Guests of Honour: Ookami Kemono, Soryane, and Feli of Dark Bunny Sauces! CanFURence 2023 is being held at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre Please attend our our closing ceremonies where we'll be announcing the details of the next CanFURence. |
| As part of our program for social involvement within the furry community, and the community beyond, CanFURence has a tradition of raising funds to support a charitable group. Have some questions about it? Here's where to find out more! A bid is a contract to buy, so as a minor, you need parental consent to participate in the charity auctions. If you intend to participate, ensure your parent or legal guardian checks the box under “Charity Auctions”, at the bottom of the first page of the “Parental consent form”. If you intend to participate in the charity auctions, please familiarize yourself with the “Charity Auctions Rules” (in place to protect the bidders, CanFURence and our supported charity) and as well as the “Charity Auctions Information” which contains all you need to know about the process, etiquette and timeline of the auctions. The following are generally safe bets: art pieces (original, print…) props, new or good condition clothes (t-shirt, costumes), furry literature, gift certificates… For more information, please visit the link “Auction - Items Donation - Information” on the charity page at canfurence.ca/charity. To save time when you deliver your item donation at CanFURence, submit it ahead of time by filling the form “Auctions - Item Donation - Form” on the charity page at canfurence.ca/charity. |
| Useful and occasionally essential things for you to know while at CanFURence. Within the hotel, if you have purchased food from a hotel restaurant, you may bring only that food into the convention space. There may be additional areas within the connvention space where CanFURence has prohibitted food or drink, and there will be signs posted if that is the case. You wouldn't want someone to get food all over your stuff now, would you? Certain registration levels include meals and drinks - they can't be taken out from the designated dining areas (and no sharing either!).
Note: This restriction is specific to the Delta - other events which we hold at other venues may not have the same restriction, but that is the way it is for the Delta. Lost and Found items are handled by the Attendee Services team and, after hours, by the Zookeepers team.
That, as we understand it, is your private space (and not the responsibility of CanFURence) so just like in your home you may serve and consume alcohol. And that means with the door closed, not propped open, and not in the hallways. But you're still governed by the laws of Ontario, so no serving alcohol to anyone under 19 years of age. Also, even if you're not driving (and you shouldn't be if you're drinking) Drink Responsibly.
Don't forget to be considerate of your neighbours. Alcohol, as covered in the Code of Conduct and the laws of Ontario, is generally not permitted in the convention space. The exceptions to this include: alcoholic beverages served by the hotel as part of the meal included in certain registration levels; alcoholic beverages purchased from the Brookstreet that are consumed within the licensed area of the hotel (such as at one of the bars). In order words, you can't just go wandering around sipping a brew. Got it? |
| For your education and edification, the Live Show is a showcase for the talents of our community. If you have inquiries about The Live Show, we direct your attention to the Questions and Answers below! All performers need to arrive one hour before the Live Show to prepare and organize music, placement, and to get an adequate knowledge of the area they will be performing in. Any performer who has not participated in a rehearsal may not participate in the Live Show unless consent is given by the Event Director. There will be a playlist for the event, during which the performer will remain backstage in the order they will perform in. The performers should be aware of which performer they are before, after, and when they are on. Once the costumer's performance is completed, the performer will return to a holding room backstage where they may rest and recuperate. After the Live Show, the performers will exit to the main event area. At that point, performers may remain as long as they like and leave at any time. We would like to avoid seeing performers arriving on stage, do nothing at all, then leaving the stage. This is not very entertaining for the audience. There are many Photo Opportunities are available outside the Live Show for those who wish to show off their costumes but do not wish to perform. Yes, performers in the Live Show are not required to have a costume - but good taste does demand a certain level of decorum. There will be cold water, straws, and fans available. Flash photography, and Videography will be permitted during the Live Show. If any other items are needed, please let the event Director know. Please see the rules for further details. If you have any further questions, have no hesitation about contacting us. If you know anyone else who would like to participate in the Live Show, please pass this information on. Thank you for helping us provide some entertainment for those members of our convention who have an interest in costuming and performance art. The Live Show performance must be restricted to PG in nature. Performances above that rating are only allowed upon prior approval from the event Director. Simulation or physical suggestion of sexual acts, extreme violence, and/or deviation from the performance rehearsed in order to breach the event's rating is not permitted. Performers may only interact with the audience during the Live Show with prior permission and review by the event Director. Security may remove any performer who oversteps these boundaries during their act. If you are not sure, ask the event Director. The CanFURence Live Show is an event designed to provide amateur or professional costumers and performance artists a showcase in which to demonstrate and share their talents in front of a live audience. BT-Armistice will be MC'ing the Live Show. He will be able to read pre-prepared narration or notes during any performance which can be arranged ahead of time during the rehearsal. Notes must be legible so he can read it during the show. There is a MANDATORY rehearsal for all Live Show participants before the event. The time and location will be announced as the convention draws closer. During the rehearsal, each participant must provide a description and, preferably, a demonstration of their performance or presentation. This is to review acts for content, verify that there is an act to be performed, arrange the performances in an intelligent progression, and as a practice run for the performers. This rehearsal will be closed to the convention attendees, so performers need not worry about surprise costumes or acts being spoiled. If a participant cannot participate in the rehearsal for whatever reason, they must notify the Director of the event in advance. A performance that is not reviewed before the Live Show will not be allowed to participate. Presentations must be provided in a format presentable by the technical staff. All performers are requested to have at least one "spotter" at all times during the Live Show, including the setup. A "spotter" is a person who helps guide, protect, and assist any costumers to avoid injury or damage. The Live Show will also have volunteers who will be able to provide additional help if necessary. |
