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Confederation Boulevard
Project 6: Reimagined Confederation Boulevard and its connections
Map 4: Confederation Boulevard
des Allumettières—which act as backdrops and principal connectors to Confederation Boulevard.
As the NCC and the municipalities work to renew Confederation Boulevard, they will focus on enhancing

Confederation Boulevard

The NCC’s role Confederation Boulevard is the NCC’s flagship urban development project of the past several
Discover Confederation Boulevard The Capital’s ceremonial and discovery route, connects many sites and
Launch the Interactive Map Running a length of 7.5 kilometres, Confederation Boulevard forms a loop
Confederation Boulevard reflects Canada, as it connects many sites and symbols of national significance
Heritage Project Confederation Boulevard Read more

Confederation Boulevard Rehabilitation

Many elements of Confederation Boulevard have reached the end of their life cycle.
elements such as pavers, tree pits and tree species to create a welcoming pedestrian-scale promenade along Confederation
Boulevard between St.
Confederation Boulevard is the Capital’s ceremonial and discovery route
As this was one of the first sections of Confederation Boulevard to be developed, much of the original

Map 4: Confederation Boulevard

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Boulevard

The stories of Confederation Boulevard’s past

The Mile of History is located along Confederation Boulevard, a ceremonial and discovery route which
The NCC partnered with Carleton University on a project that used the utility boxes along Confederation
Boulevard to tell the stories of the historic buildings and people that have had an impact on the Mile
And so began our work with the History Program’s students, who would research the past of Confederation
Boulevard, along the Mile of History.

Project 6: Reimagined Confederation Boulevard and its connections

Milestone Projects Project 6: Reimagined Confederation Boulevard and its connections
sequence of public spaces that will connect the shoreline adjacent to the Supreme Court of Canada to Confederation
Boulevard.
This high-profile processional segment of Confederation Boulevard faces the most prominent of our national
NCC and its partners will upgrade streetscapes and increase the vitality of the streets connecting Confederation

Blend with the urban and mobility fabric

As an integral component of Confederation Boulevard, the Alexandra Bridge contributes to unifying the
By ensuring the physical and visual continuity of Confederation Boulevard, the new bridge will preserve
The basic principles and fundamental characteristics associated with Confederation Boulevard will be
Like Confederation Boulevard, the bridge and its approaches will be universally accessible.

The Role of Ceremonial Boulevards

Confederation Boulevard — the NCC’s flagship ceremonial boulevard in Canada’s Capital — provides an elegant
This Urbanism Lab event will examine the importance of Confederation Boulevard, and invite experts from
elsewhere to share their expertise and insights on the role of iconic and ceremonial boulevards in other

Partnerships and collaboration with educational institutions

Article about the project featured by the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism Confederation
Boulevard utility boxes This project invited Carleton University History Program students to dig through
Selected stories were used to beautify the Mile of History on Confederation Boulevard, by featuring them
Blog: The stories of Confederation Boulevard’s past Urban Design Challenge This competition invited

Managing the Capital Core: An Exciting Challenge!

A varied portfolio As manager of lands, urban parks and Confederation Boulevard, I’m responsible for
Boulevard These points of interest are indicated in orange on the map.
For example, in 2007, the fountain in Confederation Park turned into a bubble bath.
Boulevard’s past Wednesday, October 16, 2019 11:00 am
Heritage Project Confederation Boulevard

Tin House Court Block

conservation in Canada’s Capital Region, when our staff saved the “Mile of History” (known today as Confederation
Boulevard) from demolition and urban renewal.
Since then, we have continued to invest in protecting the buildings and assets on Confederation Boulevard

Interprovincial bridges in the National Capital Region

The Portage Bridge connects Wellington Street in Ottawa to Maisonneuve Boulevard
The bridge is an integral part of Confederation Boulevard, the ceremonial road that encircles the heart
The Alexandra Bridge connects Sussex Drive in Ottawa to Boulevard
Along with the Portage Bridge, it is an integral part of Confederation Boulevard.

National Institutions

Confederation Boulevard serves as an organizing principle for the Capital’s core.
The Boulevard’s extensions on national parkways, driveways, pathways and prominent view corridors together
Wellington Street and Confederation Square
lands suitable for new or extended national cultural institutions, generally along the parkways and Confederation
Boulevard, to meet the needs of future generations.

Confederation Park

When not being used for events, Confederation Park is an urban oasis away from the hustle and bustle
Located at the corner of Elgin Street and Laurier Avenue, Confederation Park occupies an area of 2.63
park opened in 1967 as part of Canada’s centennial celebrations, and today is a popular feature of Confederation
Boulevard, the Capital’s ceremonial and discovery route.
Confederation Park hosts several sculptures and monuments, like the South African War Memorial, the National

Materials and sustainability

The materials to be used will complement those used on Confederation Boulevard and that are part of the
strategy for lighting and enhancing the nighttime landscape of the Capital core sector, which includes Confederation
Boulevard.

Reconnect with the land and nature at the Ecology and Urban Agriculture Pavilion

It is one of the NCC’s Confederation Pavilions marking Canada’s 150th anniversary.
The NCC’s Confederation Pavilions—a series of underused but architecturally significant buildings brought
Moore Farm to life by offering a hands-on urban agriculture experience to visitors and residents as a Confederation
Boulevard’s past Wednesday, October 16, 2019 11:00 am
Heritage Project Confederation Boulevard

Sussex North Area

Occupying a strategic site on Confederation Boulevard, with landscape created by Cornelia Hahn Oberlander
This heritage building, situated at a prominent location on Confederation Boulevard adjacent to the Rideau

Places to Visit

Read more Confederation Boulevard Confederation Boulevard is the Capital’s ceremonial and discovery

A National Capital Region Loop: the idea whose time has come

from both sides of the river – who launched their own campaign advocating for a tramway loop around Confederation
Boulevard, lining Gatineau and Ottawa.
Building on the proposed STO tramway project, a Confederation Boulevard transit loop would make crossing
A tree-lined boulevard that priorities people over cars and offers a place to appreciate the splendor

Celebrating Canada's 150th

Illumination Plan, 2017–2027 provides guidelines to enhance the beauty and safety of the Capital after dark Confederation
To celebrate 150 years of Confederation, we identified some of our most distinctive, but underused buildings
projects that enhanced the beauty of the Capital, including these initiatives: Beautification of Confederation
Boulevard Introduction of a unique tulip species for Canada’s 150th anniversary Rehabilitation of

Richard Daigneault

He is one of the key professionals responsible for implementing the renowned Confederation Boulevard

Geomatics a Key Factor in NCC Decisions

Phase 1 of the project, the Confederation Line, is currently under construction.
The stories of Confederation
Boulevard’s past Wednesday, October 16, 2019 11:00 am
Heritage Project Confederation Boulevard

Rideau Hall’s new forecourt and Fountain of Hope inaugurated

The stories of Confederation
Boulevard’s past Wednesday, October 16, 2019 11:00 am
Heritage Project Confederation Boulevard

Urban Design Challenge 2023

About Confederation Boulevard Sussex Drive is an important segment of Confederation Boulevard, the
Forming a 7.5-kilometre loop, Confederation Boulevard includes several symbolically important streets
Proposals should Increase the vitality of Confederation Boulevard and adjoining federal lands, and
Are there security requirements for Confederation Boulevard? (ex.
Ideas to alter Confederation Boulevard are possible.

From milking cows to wintertime fun

The stories of Confederation
Boulevard’s past Wednesday, October 16, 2019 11:00 am
Heritage Project Confederation Boulevard Read more

Rideau Falls Park and Green Island

A Confederation Boulevard landmark, Rideau Falls Park is located at 50 Sussex Drive, a short walk from

Public spaces and civic experiences

As a dynamic public space, and an integral part of Confederation
Boulevard, the new bridge will be designed with the aim of enhancing Canadians’ community, intellectual

Mackenzie Avenue Cycling Lanes

the Embassy of the United States of America and the Province of Ontario, aimed to improve mobility on Confederation
Boulevard by constructing dedicated cycling lanes on Mackenzie Avenue.

Dutch Elm Disease

of a threat in monoculture settings where trees are growing in proximity to one another, such as on Confederation
Boulevard.

The NCC took the first step in a 50-year transformation of the Capital

The stories of Confederation
Boulevard’s past Wednesday, October 16, 2019 11:00 am
Heritage Project Confederation Boulevard

Maps

Map 3: Federal Employment Sites Map 4: Confederation
Boulevard Map 5: Capital Green Space Network

Additional equipment

The wayfinding system for pedestrians on Confederation Boulevard must be preserved, including the bronze

National Capital Commission

Urban Parks Parkways Capital Pathway Confederation
Boulevard Heritage Buildings Official Residences
Parkways Capital Pathway Confederation
Boulevard Heritage Buildings Official

Alexandra Bridge Replacement

Mobility and continuity of the urban fabric The new bridge will continue to complement the Confederation
Boulevard ceremonial route, and seamlessly connect pedestrians, cyclists and drivers between Ottawa
It will provide clear and consistent wayfinding throughout the Confederation Boulevard route for daily
example, better pathway connectivity, an integrated illumination plan, a public transit loop along Confederation
Boulevard and so on the importance of recognizing and incorporating the heritage elements of the

Mer Bleue through the years

The stories of Confederation
Boulevard’s past Wednesday, October 16, 2019 11:00 am
Heritage Project Confederation Boulevard Read more

NCC will work with government to address significant infrastructure deficiency in response to Auditor General's special examination

The stories of Confederation
Boulevard’s past Wednesday, October 16, 2019 11:00 am
Heritage Project Confederation Boulevard Read more

Our Capital Identity at Night

A clear area of focus: The plan will focus on the core area of the Capital, in particular Confederation
Boulevard.
this important building, including the new lantern, will sensitively integrate into this area facing Confederation
Boulevard and the National War Memorial.

The Geography and Exploration Pavilion: A Place for Canadians to explore Canada and being Canadian

This pavilion is located along Confederation Boulevard, Canada’s ceremonial and discovery route, which
Geography and Exploration Pavilion READ MORE The Geography and Exploration Pavilion is one of ten Confederation
The NCC’s Confederation Pavilions — a series of architecturally significant buildings that have been

Showcase Illumination Project: National Arts Centre

multidisciplinary performing arts facility located in the core of the Capital, on a site that faces Confederation
Boulevard and the National War Memorial, and borders on the Rideau Canal World Heritage Site.

Inclusive and Meaningful

Diplomatic Missions Confederation
Boulevard Canada’s primary national symbols (Parliament

Virtual Public Board of Directors Meeting

One of the options considered is an at-grade tram on Confederation Boulevard, via the Portage Bridge
The NCC supports this option, in principle, provided that it adheres to the Confederation Boulevard

6 spots for a summer picnic

Confederation Park
Confederation Park is a true urban oasis, conveniently tucked away from the hustle and bustle of downtown
The Bistro in Confederation Park offers an exciting and unique food and drink experience.
Get directions for Confederation Park
Located on Fournier Boulevard

Urban Parks

Confederation Park Confederation Park in Ottawa is one of the Capital’s main parks for public
Provinces and Territories The Garden of the Provinces and Territories is located at the western end of Confederation
Boulevard, at the corner of Wellington and Bay streets, in the heart of the National Capital Region.

Milestone Projects

Kabenishinân Minitig) Project 6: Reimagined Confederation
Boulevard and its connections Project 7:

Parks and pathways

Confederation
Boulevard Rehabilitation

Federal Head Offices and Accommodations

Map 3: Federal Employment Sites Map 4: Confederation
Boulevard Map 10: Urban Green Spaces
for federal accommodations, Gréber planned suburban employment campuses, such as Tunney’s Pasture and Confederation

Diplomatic Missions

prominent in the Capital, as new settings for diplomatic missions will complement the existing embassies on Confederation
Boulevard and its extensions.

Jean Pigott and Women Leaders at the NCC

During her tenure (1985–1992), the NCC took over control of the official residences, and created Confederation
Boulevard (the ceremonial route which forms a loop linking landmarks — such as Parliament Hill, the

NCC Board Approves Capital Illumination Plan

Showcase Confederation Boulevard.
projects for the NCC in the next five years, including Richmond Landing, Rideau Hall, Nepean Point, Confederation

Capital Core Area Sector Plan

place for Canadians to gather and celebrate their sense of country Priorities Renewing and enhancing Confederation
Boulevard Enhancing the public experience through commemorations and public art Completing major projects

120 years of Capital building

Read more Confederation Boulevard By 1986, the NCC was working on building a ceremonial route,
Confederation Boulevard, to link the various points of interest in the Capital’s downtown core.

The Parliamentary and Judicial Precincts

Map 3: Federal Employment Sites Map 4: Confederation
Boulevard In 2067, the Parliamentary Precinct
Precinct, an array of significant buildings on the south side of Wellington Street from Bank Street to Confederation
and rehabilitation of the Centre, East and West blocks of Parliament in time for the bicentennial of Confederation

Capital Urban Green Spaces

Urban Green Spaces Map 4: Confederation
Boulevard Map 5: Capital Green Space Network

Making It Happen

prioritize investment in design in and around the Parliamentary and Judicial precincts, as well as around Confederation
Boulevard and the Capital’s core area.
national monuments, commemorations, new federal buildings or public art, parks, or improvements along Confederation
Boulevard, which will be funded through the Multi-Year Capital Program.
urban intensification objectives near rapid transit stations such as Hurdman, Tunney’s Pasture and Confederation

Report on Activities – June 2021

The NCC Bistro opened at Remic Rapids on June 18, while the Bistro at Confederation Park opens today,
2017-2067 Plan for Canada’s Capital and its commitment to purchase assets of national interest along Confederation
Boulevard.

NCC Recommending Wellington Street STO Tramway Alignment

Wellington Street, as it aligns with the long-term plans for Canada’s Capital, acts as an integral part of Confederation
Boulevard, and represents a more affordable and technically sound solution than a tunnel.

Major Infrastructure Projects

be renovated and updated to limit operating costs and ensure preservation of this important asset on Confederation
Boulevard.
is to rehabilitate the fountain to ensure the future enjoyment by the public of this key feature of Confederation

Report on Activies - June 2017

Confederation Pavilions Eight of the 10 pavilions in this signature 150th anniversary project have now
To mark the 150th annivesary of Confederation, for the first time Confederation Boulevard was also closed

Your guide to embracing your #WinterCapital!

Take time out this season for a stroll along Confederation Boulevard, which boasts beautiful lighting

Fall Rhapsody

Walking and cycling on Confederation
Boulevard

Post-convoy, let's focus on shaping a more beautiful, resilient Ottawa

That re-think can begin at the symbolic heart of our nation along Confederation Boulevard by considering

Mackenzie Avenue newest spoke in Ottawa’s cycling network

Nathalie Des Rosiers, MPP for Ottawa-Vanier Quick Facts ·      Confederation Boulevard is the Capital

Enhanced Look and Greater Access: Coming Soon to the Portage Corridor

metre-wide concrete bidirectional (two-way) cycle track on the east side of the bridge, which forms part of Confederation
Boulevard, with a number of connections to existing and planned cycling facilities.

Prior Plans for the Capital

Capital destination, and the Capital network—and for the first time it highlighted the symbolic role of Confederation
Boulevard.

Report on Activities – June 2022

This news is in keeping with NCC’s vision of the Wellington Street section of Confederation Boulevard
Elsewhere across the Capital, I’m thrilled to let say that our three main NCC Bistros are now open in Confederation

Open NCC

Confederation BoulevardBike tour Outdoor cycling tour. The tour is not wheelchair-accessible.
What we know today as Confederation Boulevard is the expression of a bold idea which was championed by
Our experts will guide you through the boulevard’s key components, and tell you about the plans for the
There are public washrooms at Major’s Hill Park and Confederation Park, where the tour ends.

Ottawa–Gatineau: Walking in a winter wonderland

publication partagée par True North Life (@true_north_life) If you feel like it, extend your walk to Confederation
Boulevard and along the Rideau Canal, where the pathways are cleared.

Virtual Public Board of Directors Meeting

These lands include Major’s Hill Park, the Rideau Canal Terrace and Mackenzie Avenue / Rideau Street (Confederation
Boulevard).

Tulips in the Capital

To see more tulips, check out the planters along Confederation Boulevard and the displays at the National

Emerging Challenges for Tomorrow

It elevates a thematic Capital-concept approach, and highlights the symbolic role of Confederation Boulevard

Connections and Mobility

extending federal ownership or collaborating in the financing of critical Capital features such as Confederation
Boulevard, the Capital’s official ceremonial and discovery route.

Transparency

Master Plans; Core Area, Leamy Lake and Parkway Sector Plans; Moore Farm, Meech Creek Valley Area Plans; Confederation
; interpretive media; recreational pathway system; Urban Lands; Greenbelt and Gatineau Park assets; Confederation
Boulevard and Official Residences.

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and Transportation Senior Transportation Planner Senior Manager, Confederation Boulevard Senior Architect
de la Confederation de la rue Wellington.
Boulevard segment.
• The Prime Minister’s Office has grown tremendously since the beginning of Confederation.
et boulevard de la Confederation.

2022 Appendix 1 NCC Climate Vulnerability Risk Report

boulevard), and accelerate the degradation of heritage assets (e.g., stone walls). 3.4.2 Extreme
Trees along Confederation Boulevard were noted to be at significant risk from road salt impacts.
boulevard) and damage to aquatic ecosystems Medium Vulnerability High Risk Immediate action
boulevard) and damage to aquatic ecosystems Medium Vulnerability High Risk Immediate action
boulevard) • Damage to aquatic ecosystems • Slippery roads and trails • Reduced park/facility access

Climate Vulnerability & Risk Assessment Report

boulevard), and accelerate the degradation of heritage assets (e.g., stone walls). 3.4.2 Extreme
Trees along Confederation Boulevard were noted to be at significant risk from road salt impacts.
boulevard) and damage to aquatic ecosystems Medium Vulnerability High Risk Immediate action
boulevard) and damage to aquatic ecosystems Medium Vulnerability High Risk Immediate action
boulevard) • Damage to aquatic ecosystems • Slippery roads and trails • Reduced park/facility access