Major's Hill Park
Ottawa's oldest park, on a hill between Parliament Hill and the ByWard Market, with panoramic views of Parliament across the canal.
The park centers on the former residence of Colonel By, the builder of the canal. Its wide lawns make it a great place to photograph Parliament Hill, Château Laurier and the Ottawa River. During the Tulip Festival in May there are flower displays and events, and in summer there are concerts and festivals. Admission is free, and the park connects northward to the Kiwekì Point lookout.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Rideau Canal & Ottawa Locks
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, Ottawa
- National Gallery of Canada
- Château Laurier
- Parliament Hill
- National War Memorial
- Kìwekì Point
- Royal Canadian Mint