Confederation Park, Urban park in downtown Ottawa, Canada
Confederation Park is an urban park in downtown Ottawa located between Elgin Street and Laurier Avenue. The space features paved pathways, several monuments throughout, and an open eastern lawn that invites gatherings and leisure.
The park opened in 1967 to mark Canada's centennial celebration, transforming a former business district into public green space. This conversion represented a significant shift in how the area was used and experienced.
The National Aboriginal Veterans Monument and the South African War Memorial tell stories of military service in distinctly Canadian ways. Visitors encounter several sculptures throughout the space that speak to different chapters of the nation's past.
The grounds are easy to navigate with paved pathways suited for walking. A bistro operates during summer months, and the park connects Centretown to the National Arts Centre and Byward Market.
The central fountain is built from Peterhead granite and carries an unexpected history: it stood in London's Trafalgar Square from 1845 to 1948 before being relocated here. This journey across the Atlantic reveals how historical elements can be transplanted to create new meanings.
Location: Ottawa
Inception: 1967
GPS coordinates: 45.42220,-75.69190
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:02
National War Memorial
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Ottawa Jail Hostel
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Senate of Canada Building
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Ottawa City Hall
200 m
Confederation Square
345 m
Monument aux Valeureux
352 m
Major-General George R Pearkes Building
244 m
Cartier Square Drill Hall
252 m
Russell House
303 m
Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
338 m
Ottawa Courthouse
190 m
National Arts Centre
155 m
Ottawa Normal School
257 m
Thomas D'Arcy McGee Building
371 m
Elgin Theatre
368 m
Canadian Tribute to Human Rights
301 m
National Aboriginal Veterans Monument
101 m
Mackenzie King Bridge
137 m
Central Chambers
288 m
Transportation Building
360 m
Place Bell
278 m
Laurier Avenue Bridge
206 m
Scottish Ontario Chambers
339 m
Bell Block
319 m
182-184 Lisgar Street
399 m
Hope Building
396 m
150 Elgin Street
213 m
Registry Office
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