Ottawa Memorial, Ottawa

Name: Ottawa Memorial
Address: Ottawa, Canada

#204 among attractions in Ottawa

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The Ottawa Memorial is a monument in Ottawa, Ontario, that "commemorates by name almost 800 men and women who lost their lives while serving or training with the Air Forces of the Commonwealth in Canada, the West Indies and the United States and who have no known grave. " Located on Sussex Drive overlooking the Ottawa River near the Rideau Falls, the monument was unveiled in 1959 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada. It is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. During the Second World War, 798 men and women killed with Commonwealth air forces in or over Canadian territory. ()

Unveiled: 1 July 1959Coordinates: 45°26'27"N, 75°41'46"W

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Ottawa Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Gallery of Canada, Rideau Hall, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, Capital Pathway.

0.8 miS
Art museum with many Canadian works
National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa
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0.6 miNE
Landmark house of the Governor General
Rideau Hall, Ottawa
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0.8 miS
Towering, 19th-century church
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, Ottawa
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1 miS
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Capital Pathway, Ottawa
26 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.
0.8 miS
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Peacekeeping Monument, Ottawa
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0.8 miS
Park, Lookout, Theater
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1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
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0.8 miSW
Bridge
Alexandra Bridge, Gatineau
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0.9 miSE
Ice rink
Ottawa Senators, Ottawa
22 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.
~710 ftSE
Convention center, City hall
John G. Diefenbaker Building, Ottawa
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0.8 miSE
Church
Ste-Anne Catholic Church, Ottawa
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Which popular attractions are close to Ottawa Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Rideau Falls, Ottawa (1 min walk), Centre for Geography and Exploration, Ottawa (3 min walk), Monument to Canadian Aid Workers, Ottawa (4 min walk), John G. Diefenbaker Building, Ottawa (4 min walk).

How to get to Ottawa Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ottawa Memorial:

Bus

Sussex / Rideau Falls • Lines: 9 (2 min walk)
John / Sussex • Lines: 9 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Rideau O-Train West/Ouest • Lines: 1 (27 min walk)