ALMA @ ByWard Market - Student Housing Ottawa

What you should know about ALMA @ ByWard Market - Student Housing Ottawa

ALMA @ ByWard Market Ottawa is presented as a purpose-built student co-living property located at 256 Rideau Street in Ottawa’s ByWard Market, marketed for students attending nearby institutions including the University of Ottawa, Saint Paul University, Carleton University and Algonquin College. The webpage positions the development as a new, fully furnished option offering studio, studio-plus-den and shared-suite configurations, with dedicated “ALMA Roomies” shared rooms advertised at $384 per person. Shared-suite fittings are described to include loft beds for two, desks and chairs, a dry bar with mini fridge and microwave; photographic renderings are noted as illustrative and may differ from on-site units. The amenity set is extensive and framed around wellness, study and social programming. On-site facilities highlighted include a fitness centre with cardio and weight equipment, rooftop spa and wellness lounge, multiple study spaces and study lounges, private meeting rooms, a games room/arcade, golf simulator, bar and lounge, party room, café and outdoor patio. Additional conveniences include bike storage, storage lockers, a “get ready” room, and tech-enabled conveniences. Virtual tours are available for several amenity areas (rooftop spa, lobby café, fitness centre, games room, study spaces and others). Operational and community features emphasized on the page are a curated community experience, regular events and wellness programming (with a visible blog/calendar of monthly updates), and a focus on inclusivity and safety. The property’s sustainability commitments are noted—on-site composting, waste reduction and sustainable design are cited as part of the development’s environmental approach. The offering is described as “hotel-like,” with fully furnished suites and communal design intended for urban student dwellers. Brand and network context: the ALMA group markets multiple student communities across Canadian cities (including Guelph, Oshawa, Vancouver, Sandy Hill Ottawa, Cabbagetown Toronto and Quartier Latin Montreal), positioning its product as standardized around thoughtful design, curated amenities and community programming. The webpage provides contact details for leasing inquiries and tours (+1-613-704-4700, bywardmarket@thisismyalma.ca) and notes that units are now leasing; renderings and promotional materials are identified as approximate visualizations.