Centretown, Ottawa

Name: Centretown
Address: Ottawa, Canada

#206 among attractions in Ottawa

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Centretown is a neighbourhood in Somerset Ward, in central Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is defined by the city as "the area bounded on the north by Gloucester Street and Lisgar Street, on the east by the Rideau Canal, on the south by the Queensway freeway and on the west by Bronson Avenue." Traditionally it was all of Ottawa west of the Rideau Canal, while Lower Town was everything to the east. For certain purposes, such as the census and real estate listings, the Golden Triangle and/or Downtown Ottawa is included in Centretown and it is considered part of Centretown by the Centretown Citizens Community Association as well as being used in this way in casual conversation. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.81 mi²Coordinates: 45°24'40"N, 75°41'40"W

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Centretown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Barrymore's, Canadian Museum of Nature, St Patrick's Basilica, C.D. Howe Building.

~1240 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Barrymore's, Ottawa
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ottawa's bustling Centretown district, Barrymore's Music Hall is an iconic venue that stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry. Situated on Bank Street, this historic establishment has been a cornerstone of Ottawa's...
~1510 ftE
Collections exploring the natural world
Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa
8 min walk • The Canadian Museum of Nature, nestled in the heart of Ottawa, Canada, stands as a testament to the country's rich tapestry of biodiversity and natural history. Housed in the majestic Victoria Memorial Museum Building, its grand architecture is rivaled only by the...
0.5 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Patrick's Basilica, Ottawa
13 min walk • St. Patrick's Basilica, a splendid example of Gothic Revival architecture, stands proudly in the heart of Ottawa, Canada. This significant church, dedicated to the patron saint of Ireland, is not only a place of worship but also a historical landmark that has witnessed...
0.7 miNW
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.
~800 ftNW
Church
St. Barnabas, Ottawa
4 min walk • St. Barnabas, Apostle and Martyr Anglican Church is an Anglican church in the Anglo-Catholic tradition at 70 James Street in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Pretoria Bridge, Ottawa
14 min walk • The Pretoria Bridge is a table-lift bridge in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It crosses the Rideau Canal linking the Glebe and Centretown to Old Ottawa East.
~1890 ftW
Park, Playground
Dundonald Park, Ottawa
10 min walk • Dundonald Park is located in the Centretown neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It occupies a city block, with Somerset Street West to the north, Bay Street to the west, MacLaren Street to the south, and Lyon Street to the east.
0.5 miNE
Church
Anglican Church of St. John the Evangelist, Ottawa
14 min walk • The Church of St. John the Evangelist is an Anglican church in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, at the corner of Elgin and Somerset streets. The church is named in honour of John the Evangelist.
0.6 miE
Church
Church of the Ascension, Ottawa
16 min walk • Church of the Ascension is an Anglican church in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The church is located at 253 Echo Dr. Church services are held on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
0.5 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Ottawa
13 min walk • St. Matthew's Anglican Church is an Anglican church in the Glebe neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1898 to serve the growing area it is the fifth oldest Anglican parish in central Ottawa after St. Alban's, St. Bartholomew's, Trinity, and Ascension.
0.6 miN
Tower
L'esplanade Laurier, Ottawa
16 min walk • L'esplanade Laurier is an office complex in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It consists of two 23-storey towers, a three storey underground parking garage and a podium containing a two-storey shopping mall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Centretown?

Nearby attractions include First United Church, Ottawa (3 min walk), Centretown United Church, Ottawa (4 min walk), St. Barnabas, Ottawa (4 min walk), Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa (8 min walk).

How to get to Centretown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Centretown:

Bus

Bank / Gladstone • Lines: 6, 7 (2 min walk)
Gladstone / Bank • Lines: 114, 14 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Lyon A • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)
Lyon B • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)