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Ottawa Record Run
The Record Centre by Wellington Street, then Compact Music and Vertigo Records on Bank Street in the Glebe and beyond. Best by bike or bus.
Walkable · 3 stops · about 2.7 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 3 stops
1. The Record Centre
Ottawa shop that regulars call the best in the city, run by an owner who is friendly and knowledgeable, with a high-end audio setup in the back and a large collection downstairs.
Tip: The owner buys collections too, so bring records to sell.
1099 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y4, Canada
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2. Compact Music
Long-time Ottawa favourite, now in the Glebe on Bank Street, with a huge selection. Locals say the staff handle Record Store Day crowds with good cheer.
Tip: Expect it to be busy on Record Store Day. Vertigo is further south on Bank Street.
785 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V5, Canada
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 3. Vertigo Records
Bank Street staple for many years, with a large selection of reasonably priced new and used records, plus bins of $1 albums and $2 CDs.
Tip: Hunt the dollar bins first, then work through the used racks.
1208 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3Y1, Canada
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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