(Old) Ottawa: Metcalfe Street & Slater Street
The intersection of Metcalfe Street and Slater Street is best known in Ottawa for its place in the downtown business district. Metcalfe runs north toward Parliament Hill, the seat of Canada’s federal Parliament, while Slater is a one-way street forming part of the central grid. This stretch is lined with office towers, ground-floor shops and restaurants, reflecting the weekday rhythm of a capital where government, finance and professional services concentrate close together. A short walk south, Elgin Street leads toward the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose waterway and locks are central to Ottawa’s urban identity.
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