| 1953 Ottawa Rough Riders season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Clem Crowe |
| Home field | Lansdowne Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–7 |
| Division place | 3rd, IRFU |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1953 Ottawa Rough Riders finished in third place in the IRFU with a 7–7 record and failed to qualify for the playoffs.