National Holocaust Monument

The National Holocaust Monument comprises six concrete triangular segments arranged in a star shape, located at the Wellington and Booth Street intersection in Ottawa. Interior spaces within the structure provide areas for visitors to gather, while exhibition panels line the walls and passages.

The creation of this monument began with Laura Grosman, whose family included a Polish Holocaust survivor, leading to the National Holocaust Monument Act in 2011. The site was officially opened in 2015 as the first national memorial of its kind in Canada.

The memorial displays Edward Burtynsky's photographs documenting Holocaust locations, inviting visitors to engage with these images. The interior spaces create quiet places where people can pause and reflect on what they see.

The site is open daily and free to visit at any time, with no admission required to walk through or spend time at the memorial. Parking is available nearby, and the location is central enough to reach easily by public transit or on foot.

The concrete structure was designed to create specific sight lines that frame the Peace Tower and other parts of downtown Ottawa. These carefully planned views allow visitors to see how the monument sits within the larger cityscape.

Location: (Old) Ottawa

Website: https://holocaustmonument.ca

GPS coordinates: 45.41698,-75.71441

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:05