Sandy Hill in Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
University of Ottawa
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Université D'Ottawa
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, August 14, 2025
1. University of Ottawa Marker
Founded in 1848 as the College of Bytown by Bishop Joseph-Bruno Guigues, the University of Ottawa is the oldest and largest bilingual post-secondary institution in Canada. Under the direction of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate until 1965, it serves as a meeting ground for two of the most prominent intellectual and scientific traditions of the Western World. The University has always maintained special ties with Canada's Francophone population, most notably in the province of Ontario. Located in the heart of the nation's capital, the University of Ottawa illustrates Canada's commitment to diversity and mutual respect.
Fondée en 1848 par Mgr Joseph-Bruno Guigues sous le nom de Collège de Bytown, l'Université d'Ottawa est la plus ancienne et la plus grande université bilingue du Canada. Dirigée par les Oblats de Marie-Immaculée jusqu'en 1965, elle s'affirme comme lieu de rencontre de deux des plus importantes traditions culturelles et scientifiques du monde occidental. L'institution a toujours entretenu des liens privilégiés avec les communautés
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Erected 1998 by Historic Sites and Monument Board of Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 45° 25.416′ N, 75° 41.116′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in Sandy Hill. It can be reached from University Private, on the right when traveling south. This marker is located on the Campus of Ottawa just outside Simard Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 52 University Private, Ottawa ON K1N 6N7, 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 University of Ottawa and Ontario's Francophones (a few steps from this marker); A Tribute to the First Builders of the University of Ottawa (a few steps from this marker); The University of Ottawa: Alma Matter of Thousands of Franco-Ontarians (within shouting distance of this marker); University of Ottawa (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Odell House / Maison Odell
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, August 14, 2025
2. University of Ottawa / Université D'Ottawa Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2025, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2025, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
