Downtown is the historic center of our city – where Sir John A. Macdonald’s vision of a transcontinental railroad established the tiny settlement of Sudbury Junction in 1883.

Located midway between Science North and Dynamic Earth, downtown streets are well-lined with an eclectic mix of shops, boutiques, restaurants and cafés.
ShoppingDowntown Sudbury
Discover more than 500 businesses and services including all major banks and Tom Davies Square, home to our municipal offices.  Visit the online business directory  at www.downtownsudbury.com or call (705) 674-5115 for more information.  Read More

Rainbow Centre
The newly renovated mall links to the Radisson Hotel and includes Hart Department Store, Market Place grocery store, Body Works Fitness and Wellness Centre, Traget Apparel, Benix and Co., a full service food court, Rainbow Cinemas, a six cinema complex, and a variety of governement services.  Read More
Food & RestaurantsGreater Downtown hits the spot with international cuisine, rustic Italian, classic Mediterranean, tapas, authentic Mexican, Japanese sushi, Indian, Turkish and more. See our Greater Downtown/West End Food & Restaurants section to find a place to eat Downtown.

Downtown Market Square
It’s home grown, hand made and value added, from fresh fruit and vegetables to an array of jewellery, crafts, artisans and tasty treats. Stop in at our Visitor Information Centre on site for helpful advice and information about more to see and do. Open seasonally.  Read More
Arts & EntertainmentSee our Downtown Arts & Entertainment section to find something to do Downtown.
NightlifeGo upscale downtown at SRO, a popular venue for a weeknight out with friends or a weekend of party mayhem!  Enjoy live nightly entertainment at the Townehouse, a regular stop for top indie rock and world music touring acts. Make a special appearance at “jam and jazz” nights at Little Montreal. Catch live cover and tribute bands at the Night Club. Dance at The Grand Night Club, Coyotes and Zig’s, Northern Ontario’s only LGBT2Q dance club. See the game on the big screen at the Doghouse or raise a cheer at Peddler’s and Wacky Wings Eatery & Beverage Co., your neighbourhood pubs.

Discover that dining out is entertainment in itself at downtown restaurants.