Sandy Hill, Ottawa

Name: Sandy Hill
Address: Ottawa, Canada

#266 among attractions in Ottawa

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Sandy Hill is a neighbourhood in Ottawa, Ontario, located just east of downtown. The neighbourhood is bordered on the west by the Rideau Canal, and on the east by the Rideau River. To the north it stretches to Rideau Street and the Byward Market area while to the south it is bordered by the Queensway highway and Nicholas Street. The area is named for its hilliness, caused by the river, and its sandy soil, which makes it difficult to erect large buildings. It is home to a number of embassies, residences and parks. Le cordon bleu operates its Canadian school there, at the opposite end of Sandy Hill from the University of Ottawa. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°25'35"N, 75°40'40"W

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Sandy Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rideau Centre, Ogilvy's, Ottawa Art Gallery, Ottawa Senators.

0.6 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Rideau Centre, Ottawa
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Ottawa, the Rideau Centre stands as a premier shopping destination for locals and visitors alike. This bustling shopping centre, conveniently located steps away from the historic Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill, offers a blend of...
0.6 miW
Shopping, Department store
Ogilvy's, Ottawa
16 min walk • Ogilvy's, once a landmark department store in Ottawa, Canada, has represented a significant chapter in the city's retail history. Established in 1887 by Charles Ogilvy, the store expanded from a small dry goods shop to a distinguished department store known for its...
0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum
Ottawa Art Gallery, Ottawa
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canada's capital, the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) stands as a cultural beacon for art aficionados and casual visitors alike. This premier art gallery, located in Ottawa, Ontario, offers a deep dive into the rich tapestry of Canadian...
0.5 miNW
Ice rink
Ottawa Senators, Ottawa
14 min walk • The Ottawa Senators, officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa.
~1970 ftE
Bridge
Adàwe Crossing, Ottawa
10 min walk • The Adàwe Crossing is a pedestrian and cyclist bridge in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, built across the Rideau River. It is located about 1,200 metres north of the Highway 417 bridge and 800 metres south from the Cummings Bridge. It was opened on December 4, 2015 and links the communities of Overbook and Sandy Hill.
0.5 miSW
Bridge
Corktown Footbridge, Ottawa
13 min walk • The Corktown Footbridge is a pedestrian footbridge over the Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The 70-metre bridge is located about 400m south of the Laurier Avenue Bridge and connects the University of Ottawa campus with the Golden Triangle neighbourhood.
~510 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Laurier House, Ottawa
3 min walk • Laurier House is a National Historic Site in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It was formerly the residence of two Canadian prime ministers: Sir Wilfrid Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King.
0.6 miSW
Bridge
Laurier Avenue Bridge, Ottawa
16 min walk • The Laurier Avenue Bridge is a bridge in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It carries Laurier Avenue over the Rideau Canal and also Colonel By Drive and Queen Elizabeth Driveway. The green steel arches makes the bridge one of the most recognizable in Ottawa.
~1860 ftW
Church
St. Joseph, Ottawa
9 min walk • St. Joseph's Parish is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is an Anglophone congregation located very near its partner parish, the Francophone Église Sacré-Cœur.
~1550 ftE
Park
Strathcona Park, Ottawa
8 min walk • Strathcona Park is a large park in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It lies on the west bank of the Rideau River and marks the eastern edge of the Sandy Hill neighbourhood.
0.6 miNW
Church
Ste-Anne Catholic Church, Ottawa
16 min walk • Ste-Anne is a Catholic church located at 528 Old St. Patrick Street in the Lowertown neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Built in 1873 by architect J.P. LeCourt, it is one of the few examples of traditional Québécois church architecture in Ontario. Ste-Anne is the home of St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sandy Hill?

Nearby attractions include All Saints Anglican Church, Ottawa (2 min walk), Laurier House, Ottawa (3 min walk), Embassy Row, Ottawa (5 min walk), Bate-Fenton House, Ottawa (7 min walk).

How to get to Sandy Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sandy Hill:

Bus

Laurier / Chapel • Lines: 19 (3 min walk)

Light rail

UOttawa O-Train West/Ouest • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)
Rideau O-Train West/Ouest • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)