Ottawa’s public space has come a long way since the days of Major’s Hill Park, which faced a significant amount of opposition during its conception. The city now boasts immense amounts of diverse greenspace, beaches, and gardens, spread from Centretown to the suburbs.

Many of the capital’s notable parks and outdoor recreational areas were inaugurated during the modernist period as a result of the Greber plan. Confederation Park marked Canada’s centennial anniversary in 1967, while the Garden of the Provinces (now the Garden of the Provinces and Territories) was constructed at the beginning of the decade in 1962 to celebrate each province and their rightful position within the confederacy.

The city continues to develop its green spaces to accommodate a contemporary audience, with many monuments and installations planned for the near future. Ottawa has a variety of public spaces, no matter where you are or what time of year, get out and enjoy them!