Old Ottawa South - Wikipedia
Old Ottawa South is an older urban neighbourhood in Capital Ward in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Old Ottawa South is a relatively small and compact neighbourhood, located between the Rideau Canal (to the north) and the Rideau River (to the south).
History of Ottawa - Wikipedia
The history of Ottawa, capital of Canada, [1] was shaped by events such as the construction of the Rideau Canal, the lumber industry, the choice of Ottawa as the location of Canada's capital, as well as American and European influences and interactions.
Ottawa Vintage Photos - Flickr
Photographs of Ottawa that capture the way of life up to about 1980. Much of the city has changed over time with growth and loss of heritage and street life. Trying to bring back some of those earlier times in this set.
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Remarkable old photos of Ottawa in the 1900s - The Vintage News
Feb 17, 2016 · The Ottawa river valley has archaeological sites with arrow heads, pottery, and stone tools. The area has three major rivers that meet, making it an important trade and travel area for thousands of years.The Algonquins called the Ottawa River Kichi Sibi or Kichissippi meaning “Great River” or “Grand River”.
Ottawa | History, Facts, Map, & Points of Interest | Britannica
3 days ago · Originally a trading and lumbering community that grew into a town of regional significance, Ottawa was named the capital of the Province of Canada in 1857 and retained that status when Canada became a dominion within the British Commonwealth in 1867.
List of National Historic Sites of Canada in Ottawa - Wikipedia
This is a list of National Historic Sites (French: Lieux historiques nationaux) in its capital city, Ottawa, Ontario. There are 26 National Historic Sites in Ottawa, [1] of which two (Laurier House and the Rideau Canal) are administered by Parks Canada (identified below by the beaver icon ). …
7 maps that tell the story of Ottawa | CBC News
Jan 7, 2019 · From a streetcar map to a 1950 plan for the national capital, this is CBC Ottawa's cartographic cruise through the city's history.
Ottawa’s Historic Houses and the Stories They Tell
May 11, 2023 · Ottawa’s stately beauty and charming neighbourhoods make it easy to forget that ours was originally a lumber town and not a federal capital. Today’s scenic waterways, including the Rideau Canal, were once lined with mills and manufacturing concerns serviced by …
Links To Sites With Old Pictures Of Ottawa
City Of Ottawa Archives – Bytown Museum Collection – Streetview Images From the roof of 161 Laurier Ave – 2012 & 2013 Draining The Rideau Canal – October 2013
Ottawa in the Late-19th Century: Fascinating Historic Photos
Here below are some stunning historical photos that will take you back to the old Ottawa in the late 19th century soon after it was incorporated as a city. Vote your favorites and don’t forget to share.