Maps Guide

Our Maps Guide points you in the right direction, whether you're looking for a specific street, or geographical data, there's an online map for everyone.
See also: Ottawa Cycling, Ottawa Tourism , Ottawa Hotels

Map of Ottawa
• Click and drag this map to explore Ottawa.
• Zoom in and zoom out for more or less detail.
• The map is currently centred on Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa.

More Ottawa maps

Google Maps
The best free online map service out there, in our opinion. Click & drag to move the map across the city. One cool feature is the option to see your map as a satellite image. Get detailed directions to your destination.
MapQuest
The granddaddy of all online maps, this one lets you plug in any address, and it gives you a click-and-zoom map to help you find where you're going. Pretty good driving directions, too -- just watch for one way streets downtown.
eMaps Interactive Web mapping
To use this map, you need to download a plug-in, but it's well worth it. This interactive map lets you choose different layers. Each layer presents different information about the city: water hydrants, garbage collection zones, water pipes, and more. If you've ever played SimCity, it's a real-life version of the maps available in that game.
City of Ottawa Interactive Travel Map
Built on Google Maps, you can view a variety of information overlays, such as construction zones, "incidents" (is that accidents or other significant traffic delays?), park-and-ride lots, and more.
OC Transpo Routes
Quick! How do I get from Orleans to Barrhaven on the bus? This map shows you how — it's an online version of the maps you find in bus stations across the city. Next, you'll want to check out the bus schedules. (The easiest way to get from Orleans to Barrhaven is on route 95.)
Related: Search for nearby bus stops, search for nearby pass & ticket vendors.
More on transit & buses: Driving Guide...
Ottawa Neighbourhoods
A Google Maps overlay showing all of Ottawa's neighbourhoods. Useful ... and colourful too!
Ottawa Cycling maps...
Check out OttawaStart's listing of local cycling routes on our Bike Guide...
Gatineau Maps
A useful tool from Gatineau (our Quebec neighbours).

More local maps

Pathways To Health
A guide to area paths and trails, aiming to encourage physical activity.
Greenbelt - All Seasons Trail Guide (PDF file)
The Greenbelt is a massive forest that surrounds urban Ottawa, and it's full of trails to explore.
Capital Pathway
Over 170km of recreational pathways, through forests, along rivers, and across Ottawa and Gatineau.
"Buy Local Guide"
An A-Z guid and map of Ottawa farmers and farmers' markets.
University of Ottawa campus
Where in Ottawa is Tabaret Hall?
More on universities: College and Universities Guide...
Carleton University campus
Can you find the library?
More on universities: College and Universities Guide...
Algonquin College campus
Maps for the Woodroffe, Perth, and Pembroke campuses.
More on universities: College and Universities Guide...
List of Ottawa Roads
This isn't a map, but it is a long list of major roads in Ottawa. Some have descriptions, others are waiting for you to write one. (via Wikipedia)
Aerial Photos (from Objective Art)
List of Ottawa Parks
Includes addresses of all parks, and maps of the bigger ones
Skating Rinks - map of all the outdoor rinks in Ottawa

Provincial, national, international

Land Information Ontario
It lacks a catchy name, but that's about it. It's your source for "geospatial metadata" about Ontario. You can also see a database of all of Ontario's roads, and information about land ownership and property assessment. Some data is free, but you'll have to pay for other information.
Official Road Map of Ontario
From the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, this is the real deal: the full highway map of the province of Ontario. To zoom in quick to the Ottawa area, click here (PDF).
The Atlas of Canada
Dozens of real time maps with information you never knew existed: Forest fires, People aged 75 or older, Sewage treatment, How often people see a dentist, and many more maps to waste your time.
Centre for Topographic Information
Based here in Ottawa, Natural Resources Canada is the agency in charge of collecting data for Canadian Maps. Among other services, the centre also offers an aerial photography archive.
National Geographic MapMachine
Find nearly any place on Earth, and view it by population, climate, and much more. Plus, browse antique maps, find country facts, or plan your next outdoor adventure with trail maps.

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