List of National Historic Sites of Canada in Ottawa

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This list includes all buildings, objects and sites in the Canadian capital Ottawa that have the status of a National Historic Site of Canada (French lieu historique national du Canada ). The Canadian Department for the Environment added 25 sites to this list. Parks Canada manages two of these .

National Historic Sites in the rest of the Province of Ontario are on the List of National Historic Sites of Canada in Ontario .

National Historic Sites

Historic site date ISIN
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Aberdeen Pavilion 1898 (end of construction) 1983 45 ° 24 ′ 0 ″  N , 75 ° 40 ′ 58 ″  W. Canada's only major exhibition hall from the 19th century that has survived; also the oldest remaining venue in which the Stanley Cup was played. Aberdeen Pavilion
Beechwood Cemetery 1873 (foundation) 2000 45 ° 26 ′ 49 "  N , 75 ° 39 ′ 36"  W. Outstanding example of 19th century rural cemetery architecture, with an impressive number of mausoleums, monuments and gravestones of historical importance to Canada, Ontario and Ottawa; Beechwood was designated the National Cemetery of Canada in 2009 and has served as the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Armed Forces since 1944 and as the National Memorial Cemetery of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police since 2004 . Beechwood Cemetery
Billings Estate 1829 (end of construction) 1968 45 ° 23 ′ 23 "  N , 75 ° 40 ′ 20"  W. One of Ottawa's oldest homes, built by Braddish Billings, Gloucester Township's first settler ; his house formed the core of Billings Bridge. Billings Estate
Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica 1842–1897 (construction phase) 1990 45 ° 25 ′ 47 "  N , 75 ° 41 ′ 47"  W. Roman Catholic basilica and seat of the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall ; is considered an extraordinary example of neo-Gothic architecture in Canada.
Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Ottawa
Central Chambers 1891 (end of construction) 1990 45 ° 25 '24 "  N , 75 ° 41' 43"  W. Well-known example of a Queen Anne style commercial building in a prominent location on the centrally located Confederation Square . Central Chambers
Château Laurier 1912 (completion of the first wing) 1980 45 ° 25 ′ 32 "  N , 75 ° 41 ′ 42"  W. One of Canada's premier railroad hotels ; built in neo-renaissance style for the Grand Trunk Railway ; jokingly referred to as the “third chamber of parliament” due to its proximity to Parliament Hill . Château Laurier
Confederation Square 1939 (end of construction) 1984 45 ° 25 ′ 27 "  N , 75 ° 41 ′ 44"  W. Second most important ceremonial place in Ottawa after Parliament Hill , with the National War Memorial in the center and the Valiants Memorial on the periphery; surrounded by the Château Laurier , the Government Conference Center , the National Arts Center , the Central Chambers , the Scottish Ontario Chambers , the Central Post Office , the Langevin Block and the East Block . Confederation Square
Connaught building 1916 (end of construction) 1990 45 ° 25 '36 "  N , 75 ° 41' 41"  W. Impressive federal administration building and urban landmark in neo-Gothic style; one of the most outstanding works by David Ewart , chief architect of the Ministry of Public Works from 1896 to 1914. Connaught building
Diefenbunker / Central Emergency Government Headquarters 1959 (end of construction) 1994 45 ° 21 '6 "  N , 76 ° 2' 52"  W. Four-story underground bunker that could withstand an indirect atomic bomb explosion; Built to accommodate key political and military leaders in the event of a nuclear war . Central Emergency Government Headquarters
Earnscliffe 1857 (end of construction) 1960 45 ° 26 ′ 15 ″  N , 75 ° 41 ′ 56 ″  W. House on the Ottawa River ; once the home of the first Canadian Prime Minister John Macdonald , now the official residence of the British High Commissioner in Canada. Earnscliffe
Former archive building 1906 (end of construction) 1990 45 ° 25 ′ 50 ″  N , 75 ° 41 ′ 56 ″  W. Building in the late Gothic style with English characteristics (Tudor Gothic); Location of the Public Archives of Canada from 1906 to 1907 and the Canadian War Museum from 1967 to 2005. Former archive building
Former Geological Survey of Canada building 1863 (end of construction) 1955 45 ° 25 '35 "  N , 75 ° 41' 38"  W. One of the capital's oldest government buildings and the first site of the Geological Survey of Canada ; also housed the forerunners of the National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian Museum of Nature . Former Geological Survey of Canada building
Former Ottawa Teacher's College 1875 (end of construction) 1974 45 ° 25 ′ 12 ″  N , 75 ° 41 ′ 27 ″  W. Nationally significant example of neo-Gothic in an eclectic design; served as a teachers' college until 1974 and is now the east wing of Ottawa City Hall .
Former Ottawa Teacher's College
John R. Booth Residence 1909 (end of construction) 1990 45 ° 25 ′ 0 ″  N , 75 ° 41 ′ 33 ″  W. House built for the "timber baron" John Rudolphus Booth ; nationally significant example of the Queen Anne style .
John R. Booth Residence
Langevin block 1889 (end of construction) 1977 45 ° 25 ′ 25 ″  N , 75 ° 41 ′ 49 ″  W. One of the finest examples of the Second Empire style in Canada; first purpose-built federal government building outside Parliament Hill ; houses the offices of the Canadian Privy Council . Langevin block
Laurier House 1878 (end of construction) 1956 45 ° 25 ′ 40 "  N , 75 ° 40 ′ 41"  W. Home of liberal politicians Wilfrid Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King when they were prime ministers and opposition leaders; built in a transitional style between Italianate and Second Empire . Laurier House
Maplelawn 1834 (end of construction) 1989 45 ° 23 '18 "  N , 75 ° 45' 43"  W. Rare early 19th century country house in Canada and an outstanding example of British classicism ; best preserved example of a 19th century walled garden in Canada. Maplelawn
National Arts Center 1969 (end of construction) 2006 45 ° 25 '23 "  N , 75 ° 41' 38"  W. Built in memory of Canada's centenary and designed in the shape of hexagons; the center presents Canada's cultural and architectural achievements in the second half of the 20th century. National Arts Center
Parliament building 1865 (end of construction) 1976 45 ° 25 ′ 30 ″  N , 75 ° 41 ′ 59 ″  W. Seat of the Parliament of Canada in an exceptional location on a hill overlooking the Ottawa River ; important symbol of the Canadian state and federal government. Parliament building
Outside facilities of the parliament building 1875 (end of construction) 1976 45 ° 25 '28 "  N , 75 ° 41' 57"  W. Focus of national celebrations in Ottawa; the outdoor facilities were originally designed by Calvert Vaux and then supplemented with 18 monuments and memorials. Outside facilities of the parliament building
Rideau Canal 1837 (end of construction) 1925 45 ° 25 ′ 33 "  N , 75 ° 41 ′ 50"  W. Military canal to Kingston to allow a safe supply route in case of war; used for tourism today and a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Rideau Canal
Rideau Hall 1838 (end of construction) 1979 45 ° 26 ′ 40 "  N , 75 ° 41 ′ 9"  W. Official residence of the Governor General of Canada ; Excellent example of the imitation of an early modern country house with English characteristics. Rideau Hall
National Historic Site of the Royal Canadian Mint 1908 (end of construction) 1979 45 ° 25 ′ 52 "  N , 75 ° 41 ′ 57"  W. Seat of the Royal Canadian Mint; Castle-like building in the late Gothic style of England (Tudor Gothic).
Royal Canadian Mint
Victoria Memorial Museum 1911 (end of construction) 1990 45 ° 24 ′ 46 ″  N , 75 ° 41 ′ 20 ″  W. Building of the Canadian Museum of Nature ; originally housed the National Gallery of Canada and collections of the Geological Survey of Canada ; temporarily seat of parliament from 1916 to 1922. Victoria Memorial Museum
Central Experimental Farm / Ferme expérimentale centrale 1886 (foundation) 1997 45 ° 22 ′ 57 "  N , 75 ° 42 ′ 49"  W. Rare example of a farm in an urban area that is used as a research institute for the Ministry of Agriculture; important site of Canadian research. Central experimental farm

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  1. ^ National Historic Sites of Canada - administered by Parks Canada: Ottawa. Parks Canada, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  2. ^ Aberdeen Pavilion National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  3. ^ Beechwood Cemetery National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  4. ^ Billings House National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  5. ^ Notre-Dame Roman Catholic Basilica National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  6. ^ Central Chambers National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  7. ↑ Château Laurier National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  8. ^ Confederation Square National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  9. ^ Connaught Building National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  10. ↑ Diefenbunker / Central Emergency Government Headquarters National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  11. ^ Earnscliffe National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  12. ^ Former Archives Building National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  13. ^ A b Former Geological Survey of Canada Building National Historic Site. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  14. ^ John R. Booth Residence National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  15. ^ Langevin Block National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  16. ^ Laurier House National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  17. ↑ Maplelawn & Gardens National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  18. ^ National Arts Center National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  19. ^ Parliament Buildings National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  20. ^ Public Grounds of the Parliament Buildings National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  21. ^ Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  22. ^ Rideau Hall National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  23. ^ Royal Canadian Mint National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  24. ↑ Victoria Memorial Museum National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .
  25. ^ Central Experimental Farm National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 15, 2012 .

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