Confederation Square, National historic site in Somerset Ward, Ottawa, Canada.
The triangular plaza features the National War Memorial at its center, bordered by Wellington Street and two branches of Elgin Street.
The square underwent development between 1899 and 1939, transforming from a commercial district into a ceremonial space designated as a national historic site.
The plaza exhibits multiple architectural styles, from Victorian Gothic to modernist designs, including the Château Laurier and National Arts Centre.
Located at the northern end of Elgin Street, the square serves as a central gathering point for national ceremonies and Remembrance Day observances.
The memorial site extends over the Rideau Canal, connecting various national historic buildings while functioning as Ottawa's second most important ceremonial center.
Location: Ottawa
Inception: 1869
GPS coordinates: 45.42400,-75.69550
Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:26
Château Laurier
177 m
National War Memorial
4 m
Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council
144 m
Senate of Canada Building
151 m
Centennial Flame
260 m
King's Privy Council for Canada
138 m
East Block
176 m
Bytown Museum
269 m
Connaught Building
274 m
Monument aux Valeureux
47 m
Russell House
58 m
Portrait Gallery of Canada
278 m
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography
123 m
Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
8 m
National Arts Centre
195 m
Daly Building
228 m
Indigenous Peoples Space
267 m
Thomas D'Arcy McGee Building
168 m
Central Chambers
90 m
Plaza Bridge
100 m
Transportation Building
253 m
Scottish Ontario Chambers
84 m
Bell Block
82 m
Ottawa Locks
109 m
Public Grounds of the Parliament Buildings
270 m
Saxe Building
137 m
Hope Building
107 m
Bank of Nova Scotia Building
277 mReviews
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