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Did you know that 60% of Canadians live outside of a community with a children’s hospital? Being located just 167 steps, door to door, from CHEO, we provide families who must travel for care with a cozy home-away-from-home, right next door. 

CHEO’s patient population has been steadily growing, and as a result, our Ronald McDonald House has just expanded our care to help accommodate the kids and families coming to town.

Imagine your child requires emergency medical treatment but you live far from a children's hospital. We are here located right next to CHEO, helping ease the financial burden families face when they require a hotel, all while providing comfort, meals, and warmth during incredible difficult times.

"Your child having cancer feels like you're in this long, dark hallway, but staying at Ronald McDonald House Ottawa is this bright light that gets you through. I don't think we could have survived without the House."
Crissy MacLennan
Crissy MacLennanKaitlyn's mom
"We were airlifted from North Bay moments after we found out about the cancer. We were immediately given a room at the House during the scariest time for our family. We can't thank everyone enough!"
Brianne Carriere
Brianne CarriereGrace's mom
"It's a place to feel okay when everything isn't okay."
AnonymousHouse mom

Just 167 steps away from care at the hospital

Contact our team if your family needs to stay at our House.

Information on staying with Ronald McDonald House

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