Yup, the ByTowne is so old that it might be even considered “olde” by some young whippersnappers.
According to the full page ad in the Ottawa Citizen which trumpeted the grand opening of the Nelson, the cinema had all the modern conveniences, including an air conditioning system and the very best in ‘terrazzo’ flooring.
1988 – Present
The ByTowne CinemaOn October 1, 1988, Bruce White and Jean Cloutier reopened the cinema, renamed the ByTowne, in honour of Bytown, Ottawa’s original name until January 1, 1855, and because it was the second cinema for the owners of the Towne Cinema on Beachwood Avenue. The ByTowne Cinema began showing alternative and repertory films, with different films each day.
On December 4, 2020, White announced that the ByTowne Cinema would permanently close as of Dec. 31, 2020.
The cinema was sold to new owners Daniel Demois and Andy Willick from Toronto, who reopened it under the same name on September 8, 2021 – The ByTowne Cinema.
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| TYPE | TIER | PRICE | TAX | FEE | SERVICE FEE |
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| Child (3-13) | Admission | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.99 |
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