C.D. Howe Building, Ottawa

Name: C.D. Howe Building
Address: Ottawa, Canada

#58 among attractions in Ottawa

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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. The federal government sold the land to O&Y for a dollar and signed an agreement to lease the final building for a set rate until 2012. The eleven-story building was opened in 1978. ()

Coordinates: 45°25'14"N, 75°42'8"W

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C.D. Howe Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parliament Hill, Barrymore's, Capital Pathway, Centennial Flame.

~1520 ftNE
Neo-Gothic home of Canada's legislature
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0.5 miSE
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Barrymore's, Ottawa
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0.4 miN
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Capital Pathway, Ottawa
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~1450 ftNE
Monument to Canadian confederation
Centennial Flame, Ottawa
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~1690 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Observation decks and towers, Tower
Peace Tower, Ottawa
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0.6 miN
Park, Lookout, Theater
Nepean Point, Ottawa
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0.4 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
National Arts Centre, Ottawa
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~360 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
The Bank of Canada Museum, Ottawa
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0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Freiman Mall, Ottawa
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~1490 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Patrick's Basilica, Ottawa
8 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...
~1690 ftN
Memorial
Canadian Police and Peace Officers' Memorial, Ottawa
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to C.D. Howe Building?

Nearby attractions include CBC Ottawa Production Centre, Ottawa (1 min walk), The Bank of Canada Museum, Ottawa (2 min walk), St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ottawa (3 min walk), Wellington Building, Ottawa (3 min walk).

How to get to C.D. Howe Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to C.D. Howe Building:

Bus

Queen / Kent • Lines: 15, 16, 17, 57, 61, 75 (2 min walk)
Queen / Bank • Lines: 16, 57, 61, 75 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Parliament B • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Lyon B • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)