The architecture of Ottawa is most marked by the city's role as the national capital of Canada. This gives the city a number of monumental structures designed to represent the federal government and t
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 Greenbelt is an area of protected green space within Ottawa. The Greenbelt emerged from the city's master plan in 1950.
After Confederation, the federal government constructed a series of monumental structures, including the Victorian High Gothic Parliament buildings (left), and the Second Empire-styled Langevin Block (right).
Tunney's Pasture is a cluster of government buildings in the western part of Ottawa. Most government structures built in the 1950s and 1960s were designed in a minimalist International Style.
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southeastern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec,
Architecture of Ottawa
…Buildings, dating from the 1850s, being an example of Gothic Revival. Other buildings in the city follow formalistic and functional architectural styles. Ottawa has always had a mix of different architectural styles, varying considerably based on what era a building or neighbourhood was constructed in. While…
Rideau Canal at downtown Ottawa
View of west elevation of Château Laurier Hotel, Ottawa;