The first level features a large lobby, as well as the Wall of Three Rivers artwork, which is made of reclaimed logs and acts as a tribute to Ottawa history.

[3] Rogers Centre Ottawa was built to be as environmentally friendly as possible, and in January 2013, was awarded LEED Gold certification.

It is based on a points system, which then places the building in one of four categories – Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum – the latter being the highest achievement of environmental friendliness.

[4] The OCC saves 969,000 gallons of water each year by harvesting rainwater from the roof, which is stored in a cistern below the building.

[7] Because of its panoramic glass design, the OCC saves energy by letting in natural daylight.

[8] The new building was designed by Ritchard Brisbin (bbb architects Ottawa) and features a curved glass facade on the Colonel By Drive front.

The building was built on former railways lands, vacated when the main Ottawa train station was moved to Alta Vista Drive outside of downtown.

[11] The previous Congress Centre was used for conventions, public exhibitions and music concerts.