Located in the middle of the Ottawa River and under the shadows of Parliament Hill, Victoria Island bears witness to Ottawa’s past.
Victoria Island
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Category: Parks
Minto Park
Situated on the east side of Centretown, Minto Park is a picturesque urban park that occupies the full city block between Elgin Street, Cartier Street, Lewis Street and Gilmour Street. It was bought by the city in 1898 from J.R. Booth and was originally named Minto Square after the newly arrived Governor-General Lord Minto.
McNabb Park
McNabb Park, located at the corner of Bronson and Gladstone avenues, is the largest green space in Ottawa’s downtown core. The park backs onto the McNabb Community Centre, which was established in the 1970s. Both sites are popular destinations for local residents.
St. Luke’s Park
St. Luke’s park is located just beyond Elgin Street between Frank Street and Gladstone Avenue. The park was once home to St. Luke’s hospital, which was demolished in the 1930s. The land was later developed into St. Luke’s park.