Downtown Ottawa , Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Canada’s Capital

La capitale du Canada.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 7, 2014

1. Canada’s Capital Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

After the union of the two Canadas in 1841 Kingston, Montréal, Toronto and Québec were in succession the seat of government. During the 1850's these cities contended for designation as the permanent capital of Canada. When called upon, in 1857, Queen Victoria resolved the issue by choosing Ottawa. In 1867 the Fathers of Confederation reaffirmed the choice and Ottawa became the capital of the new Dominion of Canada.

Après l'union des deux Canadas en 1841, Kingston, Montréal, Toronto et Québec avaient été successivement le siège du gouvernement. Dans les années 1850, ces villes se disputèrent le titre de capitale permanente du Canada. Appelée à trancher le débat, en 1857, la reine Victoria choisit Ottawa. En 1867, les pères de la Confédération retinrent Ottawa comme capitale du nouveau Dominion du Canada.

Erected by Historic Sites and Monument Board of Canada/Commission de lieux et monuments historique du Canada.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location. 45° 25.416′ N,

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75° 41.886′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in Downtown Ottawa. It is at the intersection of Wellington Street (County Route 34) and Metcalfe Street, on the right when traveling west on Wellington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 Wellington Street, Ottawa ON K1A, 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: Henry Albert Harper (a few steps from this marker); Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council (within shouting distance of this marker); Parliament Clocktower Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Terry Fox 1958 -1981 (within shouting distance of this marker); 100 Wellington Street / 100, Rue Wellington (within shouting distance of this marker);

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 7, 2014

2. Canada’s Capital Marker

The Fight for Canada / La Lutte Pour Le Canada, 1812-1815 (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lotta Hitschmanova, C.C. (about 150 meters away); Asbury College (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Nicholas Sparks (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Parliament Hill - Wikipedia. Parliament Hill..., colloquially known as The Hill, is an area of Crown land on the southern banks of the Ottawa River in Downtown Ottawa, Ontario. Its Gothic revival suite of buildings serves as the home of the Parliament of Canada and contains a number of architectural elements of national symbolic importance. Parliament Hill attracts approximately 3 million visitors each year. (Submitted on May 16, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Parliament Buildings image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 7, 2014

3. Parliament Buildings

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,913 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.