Minto Park, Public park in downtown Ottawa, Canada

Minto Park is a park occupying a full city block in downtown Ottawa, bounded by Elgin Street to the west, Gilmour Street to the north, Cartier Street to the east and Lewis Street to the south. It has picnic benches, street lights and several monuments, among them Enclave: The Ottawa Women's Monument and a bust of Argentine general José de San Martín.

The city corporation bought the block from J. R. Booth in 1899 for $7,700 and named it after the Earl of Minto, then Governor General. The Ottawa Women's Monument, Enclave, was later installed in the park as a memorial to women murdered and abused by men. Anniversary events for the École Polytechnique massacre have been held there, including on December 6, 2022.

The park holds a bust of José de San Martín, the Argentine general who led independence campaigns across South America. It stands among the park's monuments alongside Enclave: The Ottawa Women's Monument, a memorial to women murdered and abused by men. Both are among the features visitors pass on the block between Elgin and Cartier Streets.

The park sits near several bus stops and restaurants along Elgin Street, making it easy to reach and explore on foot. You will find plenty of seating areas where you can settle down comfortably.

The Enclave monument in the park serves as a gathering place every December 6th for annual remembrance ceremonies. These events honor victims of the École Polytechnique incident and show how the space has become meaningful for shared memory.