Ottawa | Buildings

Ottawa

About Ottawa

Population

934,243 in city
1,220,674 in metro

Size

2,778 km² (1,073 mi²)

Altitude

77 m

Canada’s capital city and the country’s fourth largest metropolitan area, Ottawa boasts many natural and man-made wonders. From the 42,240 acre protected Greenbelt that wraps around the city, to the Ottawa River from which the city gets its name, Ottawa’s natural splendors provide year-round activities for citizens and visitors alike. The Rideau Canal, built in 1827 by Colonel John By, is famous for being the longest skating rink in the world in winter months. The Parliament Buildings, built in the early 1900s, remain one of Canada’s most recognizable national symbols. Despite being the political seat for Canada’s government and playing host to over 100 embassies, the National Capital Region is also dubbed “Silicon Valley North” due to its more than 500 high technology and research companies. Across the river, directly to the north, is the city of Gatineau, Quebec, famous for Gatineau Park and its beautiful Fall Rhapsody of autumn-coloured leaves. The city is also host to the world-renowned Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival and the Casino du Lac Leamy.

Boroughs

Gloucester (9), Kanata (10), Nepean (14), Orleans-Cumberland (2), Ottawa (340)

Metro Cities

Gatineau, Ottawa

No. of Buildings

No.	Current status
934	All Buildings
836	existing
7	under construction
68	planned
19	unbuilt
4	demolished

Tallest Buildings

#	Building	Height	Year
1	Place de Ville II - Tower C	367 ft	1971
2	Place Export Canada	363 ft	1983
3	Minto Metropole	354 ft	2004
4	Le Parc	341 ft	1988
5	R.H. Coats Building	325 ft	1976

Building types

No.	Type
476	low-rise building
431	high-rise building
13	skyscraper
3	stadium
3	church
3	building with towers
1	chimney
1	airport tower
1	open-air structure
1	monumental hall
1	hall

Other buildings

No.	Type
9	Famous buildings
11	Buildings with construction images