Sir Charles Tupper Building, Ottawa

Name: Sir Charles Tupper Building
Address: Ottawa, Canada

#255 among attractions in Ottawa

Modernist architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Sir Charles Tupper Building has since its completion in 1960 served as the headquarters of the Department of Public Works, now Public Works and Government Services Canada. It also houses some Health Canada operations, notably the headquarters of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency. It was named in honour of the Father of Confederation and sixth Prime Minister of Canada. ()

Coordinates: 45°22'31"N, 75°41'35"W

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Day trips

Sir Charles Tupper Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hog's Back Falls, Billings Bridge Plaza, Dominion Arboretum, Carleton University Art Gallery.

~1790 ftSW
Natural attraction, Waterfall, Park
Hog's Back Falls, Ottawa
9 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Ottawa, Hog's Back Falls, also known as the Prince of Wales Falls, presents a natural oasis that contrasts the urban landscape. This majestic waterfall is part of the Rideau River, which flows through the heart of Canada's capital.
1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Billings Bridge Plaza, Ottawa
27 min walk • Billings Bridge Plaza stands as a testament to the convenience and community-focused shopping in the heart of Ottawa, Canada. This shopping center, nestled just south of the city's downtown core along the Rideau River, provides a blend of retail, services, and dining...
1.2 miNW
Park, Botanical garden, Farm
Dominion Arboretum, Ottawa
32 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Canada's capital, the Dominion Arboretum offers a serene escape from the urban hustle of Ottawa. Spanning over 26 hectares of rolling land, this lush park is a verdant tapestry of over 2,000 varieties of trees and shrubs.
0.8 miN
Universities and schools
Carleton University Art Gallery, Ottawa
20 min walk • The Carleton Place Canadians are a junior ice hockey team based in Carleton Place, Ontario Canada. The Canadians are members of the Central Canada Hockey League and Canadian Junior Hockey League, and as such are eligible for the Eastern Canadian Fred Page Cup championship and Royal Bank Cup National championship.
1.2 miNW
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Ornamental Gardens, Ottawa
30 min walk • The Ornamental Gardens are located at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Once used as a test facility for the development of winter hardy roses, weigela and peonies, it now acts as the steward to several large collections of ornamentals.
0.5 miS
Park
Mooney's Bay Park, Ottawa
12 min walk • Mooney's Bay Park is a public park in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on the Rideau River. Its main entrance is on Riverside Drive, opposite Ridgewood Avenue, but can also be accessed from Hog's Back Road.
1.2 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Canada Agriculture Museum, Ottawa
30 min walk • The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is a national agricultural museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Occupying several buildings within the Central Experimental Farm, the museum operates as a "working farm," and provides public programs and exhibitions on agriculture sciences, and on the history of agriculture in Canada.
0.6 miSE
Church
St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, Ottawa
16 min walk • St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral is an Antiochian Eastern-Orthodox cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 2975 Riverside Drive just east of Mooney's Bay, south of the Hog's Back Falls. The pastor of the cathedral is Fr. Nektarios Najjar.
0.4 miW
Bridge
Heron Road, Ottawa
10 min walk • The Heron Road Workers Memorial Bridge is a bridge in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It connects Baseline Road to Heron Road and allows east-west traffic to cross both the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal just south of Carleton University.
1.2 miNE
Bridge
Billings Bridge, Ottawa
31 min walk • Billings Bridge is a bridge over the Rideau River in Ottawa. Bank Street passes over the river by way of this bridge. The bridge was named after Braddish Billings, who settled in this area and established a farm nearby in 1812.
0.5 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine, Ottawa
13 min walk • St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine is a prominent Ukrainian Catholic church in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sir Charles Tupper Building?

Nearby attractions include Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa (8 min walk), Confederation Heights, Ottawa (9 min walk), Hog's Back Falls, Ottawa (9 min walk), Edward Drake Building, Ottawa (9 min walk).

How to get to Sir Charles Tupper Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sir Charles Tupper Building:

Bus

Heron / Riverside • Lines: 111, 88 (5 min walk)
Canada Post / Heron • Lines: 190, 290, 90 (6 min walk)