Ottawa has featured in fiction and poetry since long before it became the political capital and city of neighbourhoods we know today. This walk will focus in on poetry: join us to explore downtown Ottawa through the eyes of contemporary poets who reflect on the places and people and life in our city.
We'll meet at the National Gallery of Canada in front of the Maman spider sculpture in the plaza on the south side of the Gallery.
From there, we'll walk over to view the Alexandra Bridge (we won't be crossing it), walk through part of Major's Hill Park, around the Chateau Laurier, Confederation Square and the War Memorial, Sparks Steet, up to Parliament Hill, and across Wellington to finish up at Library and Archives Canada where the Ottawa International Writers Festival is taking place.
Accessibility: There are some inclines around the National Gallery, Major's Hill Park, and the Chateau Laurier, and again up Wellington from the Chateau Laurier toward Parliament Hill. If you have special accessibility needs or preferences, please drop Susan a line in advance.
Susan Johnston
| Date: | Sun May 4, 2025 |
| Time: | 4:00 PM |
| Duration: | 1 hour 30 min |
| Language: | English |
| Start: | Maman Sculpture at the National Gallery |
| End: | Library and Archives Canada |
| Area: | Byward Market / Parliament Hill / Centretown |
| Distance: | 2.0 kms |
The route follows city sidewalks and paved paths, with some inclines.
This walk requires you to sign up to attend or join a waitlist if walk is full. Please submit your email and the number of walkers that will be attending with you below.
14 walkers registered
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