Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa

Name: Vincent Massey Park
Address: Heron Road & Riverside Drive, Ottawa, K1S 5B7, Canada
Telephone: +1 613-239-5335

#148 among attractions in Ottawa

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Vincent Massey Park is an urban park along the Rideau River in the Confederation Heights neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, accessible via Heron Road. It is extensively used in the summer for family and group picnics. ()

Area: 71.41 acres (0.1116 mi²)Elevation: 226 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°22'45"N, 75°41'42"W

Address

Heron Road & Riverside DriveConfederation HeightsOttawa K1S 5B7 Canada

Contact

+1 613-239-5335

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Day trips

Vincent Massey Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hog's Back Falls, Dow's Lake, Billings Bridge Plaza, Dominion Arboretum.

0.6 miS
Natural attraction, Waterfall, Park
Hog's Back Falls, Ottawa
15 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Ottawa, Hog's Back Falls, also known as the Prince of Wales Falls, presents a natural oasis that contrasts the urban landscape. This majestic waterfall is part of the Rideau River, which flows through the heart of Canada's capital.
1.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Dow's Lake, Ottawa
29 min walk • Dow's Lake, a serene oasis nestled within the bustling city of Ottawa, Canada, is a cherished urban getaway that offers an array of recreational activities throughout the year. This man-made lake, situated along the Rideau Canal, is a hub for both locals and tourists...
0.9 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Billings Bridge Plaza, Ottawa
24 min walk • Billings Bridge Plaza stands as a testament to the convenience and community-focused shopping in the heart of Ottawa, Canada. This shopping center, nestled just south of the city's downtown core along the Rideau River, provides a blend of retail, services, and dining...
0.9 miNW
Park, Botanical garden, Farm
Dominion Arboretum, Ottawa
24 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Canada's capital, the Dominion Arboretum offers a serene escape from the urban hustle of Ottawa. Spanning over 26 hectares of rolling land, this lush park is a verdant tapestry of over 2,000 varieties of trees and shrubs.
0.5 miN
Universities and schools
Carleton University Art Gallery, Ottawa
13 min walk • The Carleton Place Canadians are a junior ice hockey team based in Carleton Place, Ontario Canada. The Canadians are members of the Central Canada Hockey League and Canadian Junior Hockey League, and as such are eligible for the Eastern Canadian Fred Page Cup championship and Royal Bank Cup National championship.
1.2 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Mayfair Theatre, Ottawa
31 min walk • The Mayfair Theatre is a cinema located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is Ottawa's oldest active movie theatre, operating since 1932. It operates as an independent repertory cinema. The theatre's programming includes independent, second-run and classic films.
0.9 miNW
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Ornamental Gardens, Ottawa
23 min walk • The Ornamental Gardens are located at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Once used as a test facility for the development of winter hardy roses, weigela and peonies, it now acts as the steward to several large collections of ornamentals.
0.8 miS
Park
Mooney's Bay Park, Ottawa
20 min walk • Mooney's Bay Park is a public park in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on the Rideau River. Its main entrance is on Riverside Drive, opposite Ridgewood Avenue, but can also be accessed from Hog's Back Road.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Canada Agriculture Museum, Ottawa
23 min walk • The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is a national agricultural museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Occupying several buildings within the Central Experimental Farm, the museum operates as a "working farm," and provides public programs and exhibitions on agriculture sciences, and on the history of agriculture in Canada.
0.9 miS
Church
St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, Ottawa
23 min walk • St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral is an Antiochian Eastern-Orthodox cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 2975 Riverside Drive just east of Mooney's Bay, south of the Hog's Back Falls. The pastor of the cathedral is Fr. Nektarios Najjar.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Heron Road, Ottawa
10 min walk • The Heron Road Workers Memorial Bridge is a bridge in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It connects Baseline Road to Heron Road and allows east-west traffic to cross both the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal just south of Carleton University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vincent Massey Park?

Nearby attractions include Carleton School of Journalism, Ottawa (8 min walk), Sir Charles Tupper Building, Ottawa (8 min walk), Edward Drake Building, Ottawa (10 min walk), Confederation Heights, Ottawa (10 min walk).

How to get to Vincent Massey Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vincent Massey Park:

Bus

Heron / Riverside • Lines: 111, 88 (8 min walk)
Raven / University • Lines: 10, 111 (9 min walk)