Rideau Centre's Massive Tree Is Returning To Ottawa & You Can Decorate It From Your Phone

The tree is 36 feet tall! 🎄

Staff Writer

One of Ottawa's iconic malls is getting all spruced up.

From November 19, CF Rideau Centre will have a giant 36-foot-tall Christmas tree, and you'll be able to decorate it from your phone.

Using your phone, you'll be able to add virtual custom ornaments to the tree.

But the augmented reality fun doesn't stop there. You'll also be able to use new photo filters to take eye-catching festive selfies while shopping.

Santa will also be returning, and you'll be able to book a timeslot to get your photo taken with him.

CF Rideau Centre's Christmas Tree

Price: Free

When: From November 19

Address: 50 Rideau St., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: If you loved the augmented reality experience on Bank Street, you should try this festive virtual tree decorating for yourself.

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Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.

  • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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