Elgin Street (Ottawa)

In the centre of Elgin Street for the first two blocks is Confederation Square, home of Canada's National War Memorial.

South of this, the street becomes mainly a business area, home to a number of stores, restaurants, and bars.

The plan originated as a grassroots campaign upon realization that the home of the Ottawa Senators, Canadian Tire Centre is located 30 minutes west of the city's downtown core in the suburb of Kanata.

In June 2010 a life size bronze statue of the Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson was unveiled at the corner of Elgin and Albert Streets by Queen Elizabeth II during her royal tour of Canada.

Furthermore, behind Grant House and First Baptist Church at 150 Elgin, there was a 23-floor (300 ft) office building called "Performance Court" under construction.