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Old Ottawa South

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Ossington Avenue in Old Ottawa South.
Photo: Thorfinn Stainforth, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Old Ottawa South sits between the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River, directly across Bronson Avenue from Carleton University. Development took off after the City of Ottawa annexed the area in 1907 and extended the streetcar line across the canal along Bank Street in 1913, and many of its heritage homes date from the following decades. Bank Street remains the neighbourhood's commercial heart, with an eclectic mix of shops, cafés, and restaurants drawing both long-time residents and university students.

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Getting Around

Bank Street carries several OC Transpo bus routes connecting the neighbourhood to downtown and Carleton University, and canal-side pathways make it an easy walk or bike ride into the city core. Check octranspo.com for current routes and schedules.

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Official Information

Last verified: August 27, 2026