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Downtown Ottawa is the central area of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is sometimes referred to as the Central Business District and contains Ottawa's financial district. It is bordered by the Ottawa River to the north, the Rideau Canal to the east, Gloucester Street to the south and Bronson Avenue to the west.
Across the canal to the west lie both Centretown and Downtown Ottawa, which share a border along Gloucester Street. These core neighbourhoods contain streets such as Elgin and Bank, which fill the role of commercial main streets in the region.
Rideau and Dalhousie in 1860 View toward Rideau Street from Confederation Square. Rideau Street (French: Rue Rideau) is a major street in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and one of Ottawa's oldest and most famous streets running from Wellington Street in the west to Montreal Road in the east where it connects to the Vanier district. Rideau Street is home to the Château Laurier, the CF ...
Skyline of downtown Ottawa from above the Ottawa River. The city is a mix of different architectural styles, varying based on what era the area was developed in. The architecture of Ottawa is most marked by the city's role as the national capital of Canada.
The National War Memorial is the focal point of Confederation Square in Canada's capital city, Ottawa, Ontario. The square is located between several major buildings and features, with Parliament Hill to the northwest, the Rideau Canal to the northeast, and the National Arts Centre to the east.
The history of Ottawa, capital of Canada, was shaped by events such as the construction of the Rideau Canal, the lumber industry, the choice of Ottawa as the location of Canada's capital, as well as American and European influences and interactions. By 1914, Ottawa's population had surpassed 100,000 and today it is the capital of a G7 country ...
The city began with the name Bytown and became the city of Ottawa in 1855. The Rideau Canal ends in Ottawa. Ottawa has many museums, many buildings for the government of Canada and many parks. There is a market area downtown.
