Kìwekì Point
Kìwekì Point (formerly Nepean Point)
A promontory behind the National Gallery reaching into the Ottawa River, with views of Parliament Hill, Alexandra Bridge and the museum across the river.
Formerly known as Nepean Point, it was renamed Kìwekì, an Algonquin word, in 2023. After redevelopment it now has stepped viewing platforms and a path leading to Alexandra Bridge. A statue of explorer Champlain once stood on the summit. Admission is free, and it is about a 5-minute walk from the National Gallery. It is one of the best places to watch the sunset and the Ottawa skyline.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- National Gallery of Canada
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Major's Hill Park
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, Ottawa
- Parliament Hill
- Rideau Canal & Ottawa Locks
- Château Laurier
- National War Memorial