Remember This? Ottawa's first park Major's Hill
Major's Hill Park is a park in downtown Ottawa, Ontario. The park stands above the Rideau Canal at the point where it enters the Ottawa River. The parliament buildings can be seen across the canal to the west, to the north of the park is the National Gallery of Canada, and to the east are the United States embassy and the Byward Market.
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The National Capital Commission, official gardener of Canada's Capital, plants close to 100 different types of tulips and thousands of other spring flowers to offer breathtaking sights. Tulip Destinations and Photo Opportunities Tulips are planted in dozens of beds, large and small, around the Capital Region.
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Major's Hill Park covers 5.06 hectares of land and is an exceptional site to see tulips blooming in the spring. Major's Hill Park is a calm oasis in downtown Ottawa, and the perfect spot to take a break between visits to the ByWard Market and nearby museums and galleries. The park also features some of the best lookouts in Ottawa, offering.
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Major's Hill Park 362 reviews #3 of 346 things to do in Ottawa Parks Open now 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Write a review About This pretty park is located near several museums, churches and the Ottawa River. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing Tours & experiences Explore different ways to experience this place. See options
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The installation of the bridge connecting Major's Hill Park and Kìwekì Point was completed in five days, in September 2023. Time-lapse: Installation of the new Pìdàban Bridge, in Ottawa A new name The NCC Board of Directors has approved new names for Nepean Point and the new pedestrian bridge (connecting Major's Hill Park to Nepean Point).
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Great place to soak in the sun and grab a drink at the Tavern on the Hill. Major Hill Park embraces the capital vibe with its peacefulness and landscape. Read more. Written June 29, 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry.
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Major's Hill: Ottawa's First Park South end of Major's Hill, looking from the construction site on Parliament Hill, circa 1860. By this time, Major's Hill had been largely denuded of trees. 21 August 1874
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Major's Hill Park, for example, is one of the best sites to see tulips blooming in the spring. It also hosts the "tulips of thanks" bed, dedicated to front-line workers. To see more tulips, check out the planters along Confederation Boulevard and the displays at the National War Memorial. Downtown Gatineau
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Major's Hill Park Easy • 4.3 (50) Majors Hill Park Photos (35) Directions Print/PDF map Length 0.9 miElevation gain 95 ftRoute type Loop Enjoy this 0.9-mile loop trail near Ottawa, Ontario. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 22 min to complete.
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Colonel By Statue. The statue of Colonel By stands in Major's Hill Park, in Ottawa. Lieutenant Colonel John By (1779-1836) was a British officer and member of the Royal Engineers. In 1826, he received orders to build a canal that would link the Ottawa River to Lake Ontario: the Rideau Canal. He also founded Bytown, now known as Ottawa.
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Major's Hill Park was erected by the National Capital Commission and is dedicated to the Major Daniel Bolton of the Royal Engineers. When Lieutenant-Colonel By first arrived in Canada as Superintending Engineer for the construction of the Rideau Canal, he had a house built for him and his family on a small knoll within the military compound overlooking the entrance to the canal.
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Major's Hill Park 362 reviews #3 of 346 things to do in Ottawa Parks Open now 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Write a review About This pretty park is located near several museums, churches and the Ottawa River. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing Tours & experiences Explore different ways to experience this place. See options
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The city says a daytime parking ban will be in effect beginning Wednesday (Jan. 10) between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The hours could be extended if additional time is needed to complete winter road.
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Major's Hill Park is an exceptional site to see tulips blooming in the spring. Major's Hill Park is the Capital's first park, used as such since 1826, when the building of the Rideau Canal began. In 1867, fireworks and bonfires in the park marked the Capital's first Canada Day celebrations. It was formally established as a park in 1875.
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Major's Hill Park Major's Hill Park is one of the Capital's main outdoor venues, hosting major events like Canada Day. You are here: Home Places To Visit Urban Parks Major's Hill Park Advisory Please take note of the following before your visit. Closure of a section of the Ottawa River Pathway, in Major's Hill Park
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Meeting point. In Major's Hill Park, located in downtown Ottawa, a few steps away from the ByWard Market and the National Gallery of Canada. Main tent is next to the Tavern on the Hill site. Car access: There is free street parking nearby, as well as paid parking at the National Arts Centre, at City Hall and in nearby municipal lots.