Lester B. Pearson Building, Ottawa

Name: Lester B. Pearson Building
Address: Ottawa, Canada

#282 among attractions in Ottawa

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The Lester B. Pearson Building is an office building in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 125 Sussex Drive in the Lower Town neighbourhood and currently serves as the headquarters of Global Affairs Canada. It was officially opened on 1 August 1973 by Queen Elizabeth II. It is named after Lester B. Pearson, former Prime Minister of Canada and external affairs minister which has earned it the nickname "Fort Pearson". ()

Coordinates: 45°26'13"N, 75°41'46"W

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Lester B. Pearson Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Gallery of Canada, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, Major's Hill Park, Capital Pathway.

0.5 miS
Art museum with many Canadian works
National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa
14 min walk • The National Gallery of Canada, located in the heart of Ottawa, stands as a premier institution of fine art and a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage. With its striking modern architecture, including the iconic Great Hall with its glass and granite...
0.5 miS
Towering, 19th-century church
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, Ottawa
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canada's capital, the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica stands as a testament to Ottawa's rich religious heritage and architectural grandeur. This majestic church, revered for its splendid Gothic Revival style, is not only a place of worship but...
0.6 miS
Park, View point
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canada's capital, Major's Hill Park is a verdant oasis that offers residents and tourists alike a serene escape from the bustling city life of Ottawa. With its well-manicured lawns and a variety of walking paths, the park is a favored spot for...
0.7 miS
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Capital Pathway, Ottawa
19 min walk • The Capital Pathway, a vibrant thread in the fabric of Ottawa, Canada, is a network of multi-use trails that offers locals and visitors alike the opportunity to experience the city's natural beauty and landmarks from the seat of a bicycle.
0.6 miS
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Peacekeeping Monument, Ottawa
15 min walk • The Peacekeeping Monument in Ottawa, Canada, stands as a poignant tribute to the valiant efforts of Canadian peacekeepers around the world. This memorial, located in the nation's capital, is dedicated to the men and women who have served—and continue to serve—in...
0.6 miSW
Park, Lookout, Theater
Nepean Point, Ottawa
15 min walk • Perched atop the majestic Ottawa skyline, Nepean Point offers a serene escape within the bustling capital city of Canada. This verdant park, nestled behind the National Gallery of Canada, is not only a tranquil haven for locals and tourists alike but also one of the...
0.6 miSW
Bridge
Alexandra Bridge, Gatineau
17 min walk • The Royal Alexandra Interprovincial Bridge, also known as the Alexandra Bridge or Interprovincial Bridge, is a steel truss cantilever bridge spanning the Ottawa River between Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec.
0.7 miE
Ice rink
Ottawa Senators, Ottawa
19 min walk • The Ottawa Senators, officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa.
~1140 ftNE
Convention center, City hall
John G. Diefenbaker Building, Ottawa
6 min walk • The John G. Diefenbaker Building is a building in the New Edinburgh neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario. The building served as Ottawa's city hall from August 2, 1958 to January 1, 2001, and is now commonly known as Old City Hall.
0.7 miE
Church
Ste-Anne Catholic Church, Ottawa
17 min walk • Ste-Anne is a Catholic church located at 528 Old St. Patrick Street in the Lowertown neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Built in 1873 by architect J.P. LeCourt, it is one of the few examples of traditional Québécois church architecture in Ontario. Ste-Anne is the home of St.
0.5 miSE
Church, Performing arts, Art gallery
Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts, Ottawa
12 min walk • St Brigid's was a Roman Catholic church located in the Lower Town neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It was built to serve the English-speaking, Catholic population of the area. In 2007 the church was closed and sold, and is now home to Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts, an Irish-Canadian heritage centre.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lester B. Pearson Building?

Nearby attractions include John G. Diefenbaker Building, Ottawa (6 min walk), Ottawa Memorial, Ottawa (7 min walk), Rideau Falls, Ottawa (8 min walk), Wheelhouse Maritime Museum, Ottawa (9 min walk).

How to get to Lester B. Pearson Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lester B. Pearson Building:

Bus

Sussex / King Edward • Lines: 9 (2 min walk)
Boteler / Gilbert-Paquette • Lines: 9 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Rideau O-Train West/Ouest • Lines: 1 (20 min walk)
Parliament A • Lines: 1 (28 min walk)