Downtown Ottawa, Central business district in Ottawa, Canada.
The downtown core features a mix of government buildings, commercial towers, retail establishments, and residential developments along the Rideau Canal waterway.
Following Ottawa's designation as the capital in 1857, the downtown area evolved from a timber trade center into the administrative heart of Canada.
Museums, galleries, and performance venues populate the district, including the National Gallery of Canada and the National Arts Centre.
The O-Train light rail system connects the district to other parts of Ottawa, with multiple stations serving government offices and shopping areas.
During winter months, the Rideau Canal running through downtown transforms into a 7.8-kilometer skating path used for transportation and recreation.
Location: Ottawa
Elevation above the sea: 75 m
Shares border with: LeBreton Flats, Sandy Hill
GPS coordinates: 45.42220,-75.70000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:36
Parliament Hill
284 m
Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council
262 m
Centennial Flame
191 m
West Block
133 m
King's Privy Council for Canada
272 m
Confederation Building
229 m
Bank of Canada Building
262 m
Bank of Canada Museum
179 m
Portrait Gallery of Canada
128 m
Sir John A. Macdonald Building
16 m
Wellington Building
96 m
Victoria Building
59 m
Second Supreme Court of Canada Building
188 m
Indigenous Peoples Space
141 m
Thomas D'Arcy McGee Building
271 m
Queen's Gates
296 m
National Press Building
26 m
La Promenade Building
91 m
Statue of Queen Victoria
240 m
Public Grounds of the Parliament Buildings
210 m
Dover Building
57 m
Saxe Building
268 m
Sparks Street Heritage Conservation District
122 m
Hope Building
298 m
Slater Building
40 m
156-158 Sparks Street
65 m
Former Ottawa Hydro Electric Commission Building
255 m
Canada's Four Corners Building
150 mReviews
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