List of tallest buildings in Ottawa–Gatineau

Downtown Ottawa

The Canadian Parliament Building in Ottawa

The Terrasses de la Chaudière office complex in Hull, of which Tower 1 is the tallest building in Ottawa–Gatineau

Place de Ville Tower C, Ottawa–Gatineau's second tallest building, and the tallest building on the Ontario side of the National Capital Region

This is a list of the tallest buildings in Ottawa–Gatineau over 90 m (295 ft) tall (Canada's National Capital Region). Until 1965, buildings in downtown Ottawa were limited to 45.5 metres (149 ft) so that the Peace Tower, part of the parliament buildings, could dominate the skyline.^[1] The National Capital Region has a complicated system of protected views that is governed by the National Capital Commission and adhered to by the City of Ottawa.^[2] Protected views limit the height of buildings in certain areas of the downtown core of Ottawa to ensure views of Parliament from several angles.

The tallest building in the national capital region is the 30-storey Terrasses de la Chaudière, which is located on the Quebec side of the river and stands at 124 m.

As of February 2011, the region contains 51 skyscrapers over 75 m (246 ft) and 414 high-rise buildings that exceed 35 m (115 ft) in height.^[3][4]

The tallest development that is under construction in Ottawa–Gatineau is the 143 m (469 ft) Claridge Icon development by Claridge Homes standing at 45 storeys. The 'Icon' will be the tallest building constructed in Ottawa-Gatineau since 1978 and the tallest in Ottawa proper since 1971. There are currently several projects proposed that will challenge the Claridge Icon for the title of 'Ottawa-Gatineau's Tallest', including four towers 50 storeys or higher.

Tallest buildings in the National Capital Region

This list ranks Ottawa–Gatineau high-rises that stand at least 90 m (295 ft) tall and are completed As of February 2011, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.

Other tall buildings in the National Capital Region

Educational -

• Dunton Tower at Carleton University (77 m (253 ft) completed in 1974), the tallest educational building in Canada^[23]

Office -

• 150 Metcalfe in downtown Ottawa (89 m (292 ft) and 23 storeys, completed in 1989);
• L'Esplanade Laurier in downtown Ottawa (88 m (289 ft) and 22 storeys, completed in 1975);
• 66 Slater in downtown Ottawa (88 m and 22 storeys, completed in 1971);
• Place de Ville (Towers A and B) in downtown Ottawa (87 m (285 ft) and 22 storeys each, completed in 1967);
• World Exchange Plaza (Tower 1) in downtown Ottawa (20 storeys, completed in 1991);
• Major-General George R Pearkes Building (Department of National Defence Headquarters, North and South Towers) in downtown Ottawa (21 storeys each, completed approximately in 1976);

Residential -

• The Chateau Royale West 1380 Prince of Wales Drive Ottawa (28 storeys, completed in 1975)
• The Chateau Royale East 900 Dynes Road Ottawa (28 storeys, completed in 1975)
• Park Place 1025 Richmond Road Ottawa (28 storeys, completed in 1978)
• Queen Elizabeth Towers West 530 Laurier Avenue Ottawa (28 storeys, completed in 1975)
• Queen Elizabeth Towers East 500 Laurier Avenue Ottawa (28 storeys, completed in 1975)
• Riviera South 1510 Riverside Drive Ottawa (27 storeys, completed in 1988)
• Frobisher Place 1785 Riverside Drive Ottawa (26 storeys, completed in 1975)
• Ambleside II 1125 Ambleside Drive Ottawa (26 storeys, completed in 1975)
• Bromley Square 2001 Carling Avenue Ottawa (26 storeys, completed in 1972)
• The Highlands 505/515 St Laurent Boulevard Ottawa (26 storeys, completed in 1972)

Ottawa above the Ottawa River in May, left to right—Alexandra Bridge · National Gallery of Canada · Byward Market · Fairmont Château Laurier · Rideau Canal Locks · Parliament Hill with Library of Parliament and Peace Tower · Downtown Ottawa towers · Supreme Court of Canada

Projects

This is a list of buildings under construction, approved and proposed that will rise over 60 m (200 ft). Construction has commenced on 'Claridge Icon' which will be the tallest building built on Ottawa-Gatineau since 1978 and the tallest in Ottawa city proper since 1971.

See also

• List of tallest buildings in Canada
• List of tallest buildings in Toronto
• List of tallest buildings in Hamilton, Ontario
• List of tallest buildings in London, Ontario
• Canadian Centre for Architecture
• Society of Architectural Historians
• Canadian architecture
• List of tallest buildings in Canada
• List of heritage buildings in Vancouver

References

External links

• Skyscraperpage
• Emporis.com