Old Ottawa East, Ottawa

Name: Old Ottawa East
Address: Ottawa, Canada

#294 among attractions in Ottawa

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Old Ottawa East or just Ottawa East is a neighbourhood in Capital Ward in central Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is located south of Nicholas Street and between the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River, with Avenue Road marking the southern border. To the south is the neighbourhood of Old Ottawa South and to the northeast is Sandy Hill. Old Ottawa East includes the Lees Avenue area. The Flora Footbridge, which opened to pedestrians in 2019, connects the community to The Glebe. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°24'29"N, 75°40'34"W

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Old Ottawa East – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canadian Museum of Nature, TD Place Stadium, Flora Footbridge, Bank Street Bridge.

0.7 miNW
Collections exploring the natural world
Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa
18 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...
0.8 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
TD Place Stadium, Ottawa
22 min walk • TD Place Stadium, nestled in the bustling heart of Ottawa, Canada, stands as a testament to the city's deep-rooted love for sports and entertainment. This premier sports venue is a pivotal part of Lansdowne Park, a historic site that has been revitalized to serve as a...
~1540 ftSW
Bridge
Flora Footbridge, Ottawa
8 min walk • The Flora Footbridge, named after Flora MacDonald, is a pedestrian/cycling bridge in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, that spans the Rideau Canal, connecting Clegg Street in Old Ottawa East to Fifth Avenue in the Glebe. It also crosses Colonel By Drive. The bridge is 5 m wide and 123 m long. Construction started in 2018.
0.9 miSW
Bridge
Bank Street Bridge, Ottawa
23 min walk • The Bank Street Bridge, officially known as the Bank Street Canal Bridge, is a bridge in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, that carries Bank Street over the Rideau Canal. It links the Glebe to Old Ottawa South. It also passes over the Queen Elizabeth Driveway and Colonel By Drive.
0.7 miSW
Park
Lansdowne Park, Ottawa
19 min walk • Lansdowne Park is a 40-acre urban park, historic sports, exhibition and entertainment facility in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, owned by the City of Ottawa. It is located on Bank Street adjacent to the Rideau Canal in The Glebe neighbourhood of central Ottawa.
0.4 miNW
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.
0.9 miNW
Church
Anglican Church of St. John the Evangelist, Ottawa
24 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.
~1680 ftNW
Church
Church of the Ascension, Ottawa
9 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.
0.7 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Ottawa
19 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.
0.8 miNW
Church
Église Unie St-Marc, Ottawa
21 min walk • Église Unie St-Marc is a small but historic church in Ottawa, Canada. It is the main church for francophone Protestants in the Ottawa Gatineau region. French speaking Protestants are a very small minority in Canada, but one with a history dating back to early Huguenot settlers.
0.8 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Centretown United Church, Ottawa
21 min walk • Centretown United Church is an historic church located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada at 507 Bank Street at Argyle in the Centretown area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Ottawa East?

Nearby attractions include Saint Paul University, Ottawa (2 min walk), Flora Footbridge, Ottawa (8 min walk), Church of the Ascension, Ottawa (9 min walk), Ballantyne Park, Ottawa (11 min walk).

How to get to Old Ottawa East by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Ottawa East:

Bus

Main / Herridge • Lines: 5, 55 (2 min walk)
U St Paul U • Lines: 16 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Lees O-Train East/Est • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)
Hurdman O-Train West/Ouest • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)