Major's Hill Park

The parliament buildings can be seen across the canal to the west, to the north of the park is the National Gallery of Canada, and to the east are the United States embassy and the Byward Market.

In particular, the area that is now the park was the official residence of the Superintending Engineer of the Rideau Canal, Lieutenant-Colonel John By until he returned to England in 1832.

The use of the area as a residence means that the park has remained a green space since the early days of Ottawa.

Due to its central location, Major's Hill Park is frequented all year round.

It is frequently used as a venue for events, and is central to Ottawa's civic Canada Day celebrations.