Description of the attraction
Major's Hill Park is a park in the central part of the capital of Canada - Ottawa. The park is located on a picturesque hill overlooking the Rideau Canal, where it flows into the Ottawa River.
In 1827, construction began on the Rideau Canal, which was to connect the Ottawa River to Lake Ontario. The construction was supervised by an English engineer, Lieutenant Colonel John Bye, in whose honor the settlement of builders formed here - Bytown, later renamed Ottawa, got its name. The center of Bytown is the very hill on which Major's Hill Park is today. The residence of John Bye was built here, and the hill was named “Colonel's Hill”. In the vicinity of the hill, the houses of the builders are located. In 1832, John Bye returned to England and was replaced by Daniel Bolton. In 1838, Bolton was promoted to major, and very quickly a new name was established behind the hill - "Major's Hill" or "Major's Hill". In October 1848, as a result of a strong fire, the residence was thoroughly destroyed (however, the ruins of some buildings still survived to this day), and the green area in the very center of Ottawa was never built up again. In 1875, "Major's Hill" officially received the status of a city park.
Today Major's Hill Park is a favorite meeting place, walking and resting place for residents of the Canadian capital. Various cultural events are often held here, including the main annual Ottawa Day celebrations. The park is famous for its excellent observation deck, which is rightfully considered one of the best in Ottawa.
Near the park are such famous and popular attractions of Ottawa as Parliament Hill, National Gallery of Canada, Byward Market and Chateau Laurier.
Major's Hill Park is administered by the National Metropolitan Commission.
