Minto Metropole

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Minto Metropole

The Minto Metropole
General information
Type Residential condominium
Architectural style Postmodern
Location Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Address 38 Metropole Private
Coordinates 45°23′51″N 75°45′00″W / 45.39750°N 75.75000°W / 45.39750; -75.75000
Construction started 9 January 2003 (2003-01-09)
Completed 2004
Owner Minto Group
Height 108 m (354 ft)
Technical details
Structural system Steel and concrete
Floor count 33
References
Minto Metropole, Ottawa | Emporis.com

The Minto Metropole is a 33 story residential building in the Westboro neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario.[1] At 108m, it is the second tallest building in Ottawa; five meters shorter than Place de Ville Tower C.[2] It is the tallest residential building in the National Capital Region.

The Minto Metropole is located on the near western side of the city on Island Park Drive, overlooking the Ottawa River, and within walking distance of Westboro Station. Opened in 2004, the postmodern tower is home to 153 condominiums. Originally, Minto planned to build a series of shorter towers along the waterfront, but residents complained that such a project would completely obscure their view of the river. As a result, Minto proposed building a single tall but slim tower, and city council approved the necessary rezoning.

See also

  • List of tallest buildings in Ottawa-Gatineau

References

  1. ↑ "Minto Metropole, Ottawa". Emporis.com. Retrieved 26 August 2009. 
  2. ↑ "Ottawa - High-Rise Buildings (all)". Emporis.com. Retrieved 26 August 2009. 

External links

Coordinates: 45°23′51.29″N 75°45′2.22″W / 45.3975806°N 75.7506167°W / 45.3975806; -75.7506167

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