Byward Market - Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Transportation on Confederation Boulevard
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Transports en commun sur le boul. de la Confédération
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, August 7, 2025
1. Transportation on Confederation Boulevard Marker
Now a national ceremonial route, Sussex Drive hosted the city's first horse-drawn tramline in 1870. In 1891, electric streetcars were welcomed as a sign of the city's progress.
La première vole de tramway de la ville, inaugurée en 1870, se trouvait sur l'actuel parcours d'honneur qu'est la promenade Sussex. Le remplacement des wagons tirés par des chevaux par une rame de tramway électrique, en 1891, fut accueilli comme un signe de progrès pour la ville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 45° 25.731′ N, 75° 41.845′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in Byward Market - Parliament Hill. It is at the intersection of St. Patrick Street and Murray Street, on the left when traveling west on St. Patrick Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ottawa ON K1A 0G8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Three Watchmen / Les trois sentinelles (a few steps from this marker); Jean E. Pigott (within shouting distance of this marker); De La Salle Academy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica / Basilique cathédrale Notre-Dame (about 90 meters away); The Historic Notre Dame Cathedral Restoration
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Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2025, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 18 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 15, 2025, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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