Ottawa
Major's Hill Park
Ottawa's Oldest Park
1 Rideau Street
(behind the Chateau Laurier)
Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7
Phone: +1 613 237 5150 / +1 800 363 4465
WebsiteOriginally named Colonel's Hill in honour of Colonel John By, the architect of the Rideau Canal, this park was renamed after By was replaced by a Major. Established in 1874, the park offers a panoramic view of several major attractions, including Parliament Hill, the Ottawa River, the Museum of Civilization, the National Gallery and Notre-Dame Basilica. It's also the location of Colonel By's original home, or at least its foundation, as well as a statue of the city's founding father overlooking the Rideau Canal. The park is located along MacKenzie Avenue, directly behind the Chateau Laurier Hotel.
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