McDonald’s officially returns to Rideau Street

The new Rideau St. McDonald’s officially opened its doors to customers on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. (Camille Wilson/CTV News Ottawa)

A fast-food giant has officially returned to the Ottawa’s ByWard Market.

A McDonald’s at the intersection of Dalhousie Street and Rideau Street officially opened its doors to customers on Friday.

McDonald’s previously had a location in the area at 99 Rideau Street, which became the source of frequent police calls and viral incidents, including one where a customer pulled small raccoon from their jacket. A raccoon can be seen on the signage for the new location.

In November, Rideau-Vanier Coun. Stephanie Plante told CTV News that the new location will be takeout only.

McDonald’s recently opened two other locations in Ottawa, one in Old Ottawa East and one in Westboro.

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