Plant Bath, Ottawa

Name: Plant Bath
Address: 930 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, Canada

#70 among attractions in Ottawa

Watersports, Swimming pool, Baths

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The Plant Bath is a historical bath in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It was built along with the Champagne Bath in 1924 to try to improve the hygiene and well-being of the city's lower classes. It was named after Frank H. Plant, then mayor of Ottawa. It is located at 930 Somerset Street West at the intersection with Preston Street. It is in the centre of the Italian-Canadian community and near the Chinese-Canadian areas of the city. ()

Coordinates: 45°24'28"N, 75°42'52"W

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930 Somerset St. WestCentretown WestOttawa Canada

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Plant Bath – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canadian War Museum, Barrymore's, St Patrick's Basilica, Christ Church Cathedral.

0.7 miN
Exhibits on Canadian military history
Canadian War Museum, Ottawa
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Dancing, Nightlife
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0.9 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Patrick's Basilica, Ottawa
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0.8 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa
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1.1 miNE
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C.D. Howe Building, Ottawa
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0.9 miE
Church
St. Barnabas, Ottawa
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0.7 miNW
Bridge
Chief William Commanda Bridge, Ottawa
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0.8 miN
Park, Garden
Garden of the Provinces and Territories, Ottawa
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0.9 miN
Bridge
Portage Bridge, Ottawa
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0.7 miNE
Park, Playground
Dundonald Park, Ottawa
19 min walk • Dundonald Park is located in the Centretown neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It occupies a city block, with Somerset Street West to the north, Bay Street to the west, MacLaren Street to the south, and Lyon Street to the east.
~1990 ftNE
Cliff
Nanny Goat Hill, Ottawa
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plant Bath?

Nearby attractions include Orange Art Gallery, Ottawa (4 min walk), Gladstone Theatre, Ottawa (6 min walk), Centretown West, Ottawa (8 min walk), Dominican University College, Ottawa (9 min walk).

How to get to Plant Bath by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plant Bath:

Bus

Preston / Anderson • Lines: 85 (1 min walk)
Somerset W / Preston • Lines: 11 (1 min walk)

Light rail

Bayview O-Train East/Est • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)
Pimisi O-Train West/Ouest • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)