Minto Park, Ottawa

Name: Minto Park
Address: 315 Elgin St., Ottawa, Canada

#211 among attractions in Ottawa

Park, Relax in park, Playground

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Minto Park is a park in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It occupies a full city block, meeting Elgin Street on its west side, Gilmour Street on the north, Cartier Street on the east, and Lewis Street on the south. It contains picnic benches, street lights and several monuments, including Enclave: The Ottawa Women's Monument and a bust of Argentinian general José de San Martín. ()

Elevation: 236 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°25'0"N, 75°41'17"W

Address

315 Elgin St.CentretownOttawa Canada

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Minto Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Barrymore's, Confederation Park, Canadian Museum of Nature, National Arts Centre.

0.4 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Barrymore's, Ottawa
10 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...
0.4 miNW
Park, Lookout, Fountain
Confederation Park, Ottawa
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canada's capital, Confederation Park is a serene oasis amidst the bustling streets of Ottawa. Known for its lush landscapes and tranquil atmosphere, the park provides a welcome respite for both locals and tourists seeking a moment of reprieve...
~1550 ftS
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
Theater, Concerts and shows
National Arts Centre, Ottawa
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canada's capital, the National Arts Centre (NAC) stands as a beacon of cultural excellence and a premier destination for the performing arts in Ottawa. The NAC is not just a theater; it's an architectural gem and a hub for music, dance,...
0.5 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Convention center
Shaw Centre, Ottawa
14 min walk • The Shaw Centre is a convention centre located in the downtown core of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It opened in April 2011. The Centre replaces the Ottawa Congress Centre, which opened in 1983 and is built on the site of the Ottawa Congress Centre building which was demolished in 2008-2009.
~1660 ftNE
Bridge
Corktown Footbridge, Ottawa
9 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.
0.4 miNW
Memorial
National Aboriginal Veterans Monument, Ottawa
11 min walk • The National Aboriginal Veterans Monument is a war monument in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that commemorates the contributions of all Aboriginal peoples in war and peacekeeping operations from World War I to the present.
0.4 miN
Bridge
Laurier Avenue Bridge, Ottawa
11 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.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
Pretoria Bridge, Ottawa
11 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.
~1540 ftN
Postmodern architecture, City hall, Civic center
Ottawa City Hall, Ottawa
8 min walk • The current Ottawa City Hall is the city hall of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The downtown complex consists of two connected buildings: a modern wing located on Laurier Avenue and a 19th-century heritage wing located on Elgin Street.
~570 ftNW
Church
Anglican Church of St. John the Evangelist, Ottawa
3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Minto Park?

Nearby attractions include Église Unie St-Marc, Ottawa (2 min walk), Anglican Church of St. John the Evangelist, Ottawa (3 min walk), St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Ottawa (4 min walk), Golden Triangle, Ottawa (5 min walk).

How to get to Minto Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Minto Park:

Bus

Elgin / Gilmour • Lines: 114, 14, 5 (2 min walk)

Light rail

UOttawa O-Train East/Est • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)
Parliament B • Lines: 1 (16 min walk)