National Arts Centre (building)

National Arts Centre
Centre national des Arts
Address1 Elgin Street
LocationOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Coordinates45°25′23″N 075°41′38″W / 45.42306°N 75.69389°W / 45.42306; -75.69389
Public transit Rideau
Parliament
OwnerGovernment of Canada
TypeArts centre
Capacity3,679 (1969-2017)
3,421 (2017-present)
Construction
Broke ground1965
OpenedMay 31, 1969 (1969-05-31)
Construction cost$46 million
ArchitectFred Lebensold
Official nameNational Arts Centre National Historic Site of Canada
Designated2006
Reference no.9091

The National Arts Centre (NAC) (French: Centre national des Arts) is a Canadian centre for the performing arts located in Ottawa, Ontario, along the Rideau Canal. It is operated by the eponymous performing arts organisation National Arts Centre. The National Arts Centre was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2006.