Downtown Ottawa
Downtown Ottawa | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
Skyline of Downtown Ottawa from above the Ottawa River | |
| Coordinates: 45°25′20″N 75°42′00″W / 45.42222°N 75.70000°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| City | Ottawa |
| Government | |
| • MPs | Yasir Naqvi |
| • MPPs | Catherine McKenney |
| • Councillors | Ariel Troster |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.25 km2 (0.48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 75 m (250 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 5,501 |
| • Density | 3,865.2/km2 (10,011/sq mi) |
| Canada 2021 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| FSAs | K1P, K1R |
Downtown Ottawa is the central area of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is sometimes referred to as the Central Business District and contains Ottawa's financial district. It is bordered by the Ottawa River to the north, the Rideau Canal to the east, Gloucester Street to the south and Bronson Avenue to the west. This area and the residential neighbourhood to the south are also known locally as 'Centretown'. The total population of the area is 5,501 (2021 Census).