Place du Portage, Federal office complex in Hull sector, Gatineau, Canada
Place du Portage is an office complex in Hull comprising four interconnected phases with multiple towers stretching along Boulevard Maisonneuve, overlooking the Ottawa River and downtown Ottawa. The ensemble connects through pedestrian bridges forming an extensive indoor walkway network.
Construction of the complex between 1973 and 1983 transformed Hull's downtown as it expanded the area for government offices. This development marked a major turning point in the sector's urban renewal.
The renovation incorporates design elements created by Indigenous architects, reflecting how the site now acknowledges Canada's relationship with First Nations communities.
The complex is very large with multiple basement levels, which can make navigation challenging. Allow time to explore and pay attention to signage to find your way through the indoor corridor systems.
Phase III comprises nine connected towers with four basement levels, making it the largest federal workplace in the National Capital Region. This remarkable scale reflects its importance as an administrative hub.
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