Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Ottawa

Name: Sir John A. Macdonald Building
Address: 144 Wellington st, Ottawa, Canada

#209 among attractions in Ottawa

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The Sir John A. Macdonald Building is a former bank building in Ottawa now owned by the federal government of Canada. It is located at 144 Wellington Street, at the corner of O'Connor Street, with a third frontage on Sparks Street, just in front of West Block of Parliament. Its façade indicates its former heritage as a Bank of Montreal branch location. ()

Coordinates: 45°25'20"N, 75°41'59"W

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144 Wellington stDowntown OttawaOttawa Canada

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Sir John A. Macdonald Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parliament Hill, National Gallery of Canada, Capital Pathway, Rideau Centre.

~720 ftN
Neo-Gothic home of Canada's legislature
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Art museum with many Canadian works
National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa
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~1580 ftN
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Capital Pathway, Ottawa
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0.5 miNE
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~610 ftNE
Monument to Canadian confederation
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~950 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Observation decks and towers, Tower
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0.5 miN
Park, Lookout, Theater
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0.5 miNE
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~1580 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
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~640 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
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~1190 ftNE
Memorial
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sir John A. Macdonald Building?

Nearby attractions include Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa (1 min walk), Wellington Building, Ottawa (2 min walk), Portrait Gallery of Canada, Ottawa (2 min walk), Indigenous Peoples Space, Ottawa (3 min walk).

How to get to Sir John A. Macdonald Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sir John A. Macdonald Building:

Bus

O'Connor / Sparks • Lines: 18 (1 min walk)
Wellington/O'Connor • Lines: 11, 17 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Parliament B • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Lyon B • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)