CF Rideau Centre is a modern mall with a wide variety of well-known stores like Nordstrom, Tiffany & Co., Michael Kors, H&M, Zara... The mall has a bright and airy atmosphere, with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. There are also several food courts and restaurants, so you can easily grab a bite to eat while shopping.

I noticed that I was recently renovated, it has a unique architecture. The mall has a glass atrium that runs through the center, and the escalators and elevators are enclosed in glass tubes. This gives the mall a very open and spacious feel.

Another thing that I appreciate about CF Rideau Centre is that it is well-maintained. The bathrooms are clean, the floors are polished, and the stores are all well-organized.

However, parking is quite expensive ($8/hour). It's also confusing, because they post it as "1-2 hours, every 1/2 hour = $2." I thought this meant that 1-2 hours was $2, but I ended up paying $17 after shopping and eating for a bit over 3 hours. So, if it's your first time here, you might want to keep that in mind. Also, as I was exiting the mall to walk on the street, a homeless man started walking towards me and doing something a bit crazy. There was no security around, so I felt unsafe with this whole situation.

Overall, CF Rideau Centre is a good place to shop, dine, and people-watch, but be prepared for expensive parking, limited food court options, and the possibility of encountering homeless people.