National Arts Centre
Coordinates: 45°25′23″N 75°41′38″W / 45.423°N 75.694°W / 45.423; -75.694
For other uses, see National Arts Center (disambiguation).| National Arts Centre | |
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| National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Province | Ontario |
| Municipality | Ottawa |
| Current use | Arts centre |
| Designated as a NHSC | 2006 |
| Architect | Fred Lebensold |
| Year built | 1969 |
| Website | www.nac-cna.ca |
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is a centre for the performing arts located in Ottawa, Ontario, between Elgin Street and the Rideau Canal. The National Arts Centre was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2006.
Read more about National Arts Centre: History, Architecture, Artistic Aims and Performances Presented, Performance Facilities
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