On the banks of the Rideau Canal at the mouth of the Ottawa River sits Major's Hill Park. A downtown based urban green space, Major’s Hill Park is situated among several of the most notable buildings in Ottawa, including Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, the U.S. Embassy, and the Byward Market.

Paved walking paths, a series of historical interpretive panels, carefully tended gardens, open grass land, and picnic facilities make this park a widely used space. The Major's Hill Park is also the home to Ottawa’s Canada Day celebrations, and it hosts numerous other events throughout the year.

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