Canada's Golgotha, Ottawa

Name: Canada's Golgotha
Address: Ottawa, Canada

#231 among attractions in Ottawa

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Facts and practical information

Canada's Golgotha is a 32-inch-high bronze sculpture by the British sculptor Francis Derwent Wood, produced in 1918. It illustrates the story of the Crucified Soldier from the First World War and depicts a Canadian soldier crucified on a barn door and surrounded by jeering Germans. It is now on show at the Canadian War Museum. ()

Coordinates: 45°25'2"N, 75°43'0"W

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LebretonOttawa Canada

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Day trips

Canada's Golgotha – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canadian War Museum, Chaudière Falls, Christ Church Cathedral, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

~90 ftNE
Exhibits on Canadian military history
Canadian War Museum, Ottawa
1 min walk • The Canadian War Museum, located in the heart of Ottawa, stands as a poignant tribute to Canada's military history. This modern facility, with its striking architecture, was opened in May 2005 and offers a comprehensive overview of Canada's involvement in armed...
~1870 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Park
Chaudière Falls, Ottawa
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canada's capital city, Ottawa, the Chaudière Falls is a natural spectacle and a site of historical significance. Once a sacred meeting place for Indigenous peoples, the waterfall has a rich heritage that predates European settlement.
0.4 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa
11 min walk • Christ Church Cathedral is the Anglican cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The church is located at 414 Sparks Street in the northwest section of the city's downtown at the western end of Sparks Street on top of a promontory looking down to the Ottawa River.
0.7 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ottawa
17 min walk • St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is the oldest Presbyterian church in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
0.7 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
C.D. Howe Building, Ottawa
20 min walk • The C.D. Howe Building is an office tower in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, that is the home of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, the Office of the Auditor General and other smaller tenants. It was built by Olympia and York.
0.7 miS
Watersports, Swimming pool, Baths
Plant Bath, Ottawa
17 min walk • The Plant Bath is a historical bath in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It was built along with the Champagne Bath in 1924 to try to improve the hygiene and well-being of the city's lower classes. It was named after Frank H. Plant, then mayor of Ottawa. It is located at 930 Somerset Street West at the intersection with Preston Street.
~1550 ftN
Bridge
Chaudière Bridge, Ottawa
8 min walk • The Chaudière Bridge crosses the Ottawa River about 1 km west of Parliament Hill, joining the communities of Gatineau, Quebec and Ottawa, Ontario, linking Rue Eddy in the Hull sector of Gatineau and Booth Street in Ottawa.
0.5 miSW
Bridge
Chief William Commanda Bridge, Ottawa
14 min walk • The Chief William Commanda Bridge, formerly the Prince of Wales Bridge, is a disused rail bridge in Canada, which spans the Ottawa River between Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec.
0.4 miE
Park, Garden
Garden of the Provinces and Territories, Ottawa
12 min walk • The Garden of the Provinces and Territories is a 4-acre site along Confederation Boulevard in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada's capital city.
~1630 ftNE
Bridge
Portage Bridge, Ottawa
8 min walk • The Portage Bridge crosses the Ottawa River just down-river from the Chaudière Bridge, joining the communities of Gatineau, Quebec and Ottawa, Ontario.
0.7 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Théâtre de l'Île, Gatineau
18 min walk • The Théâtre de l'Île is a small municipally run theatre in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. It is located on a small island at the southern end of the Ruisseau de la Brasserie, a small river running just to the west of Montcalm Street in the former city of Hull.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Canada's Golgotha?

Nearby attractions include Canadian War Museum, Ottawa (1 min walk), LeBreton Flats, Ottawa (3 min walk), National Holocaust Monument, Ottawa (4 min walk), Chaudière Bridge, Ottawa (8 min walk).

How to get to Canada's Golgotha by public transport?

The nearest stations to Canada's Golgotha:

Bus

Booth / Vimy Place • Lines: 61, 63, 66, 75, 85 (2 min walk)
Pimisi A • Lines: 61, 63, 66, 75, 85 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Pimisi O-Train West/Ouest • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)
Lyon B • Lines: 1 (16 min walk)