Downtown Ottawa

Downtown Ottawa
Neighbourhood
Skyline of Downtown Ottawa from above the Ottawa River
Downtown Ottawa
Location of Downtown Ottawa in Ottawa
Coordinates: 45°25′20″N 75°42′00″W / 45.42222°N 75.70000°W / 45.42222; -75.70000
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
CityOttawa
Government
  MPsYasir Naqvi
  MPPsCatherine McKenney
  CouncillorsAriel Troster
Area
  Total
1.25 km2 (0.48 sq mi)
Elevation
75 m (250 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total
5,501
  Density3,865.2/km2 (10,011/sq mi)
 Canada 2021 Census
Time zoneUTC−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).