Media Advisory - Ottawa-Gatineau street closures during Canada Day celebrations

Access to streets in the downtown cores of Ottawa and Gatineau will be restricted on Canada Day

GATINEAU, QC, June 29, 2023 /CNW/ -  Canadian Heritage would like to inform residents and visitors that access to streets in the downtown cores of Ottawa and Gatineau will be restricted during Canada Day celebrations on July 1.

Only those displaying an official Canada Day access pass, hotel guests (with proof of reservation), residents (with a driver's licence as proof of residence), and emergency responders will be allowed vehicular access to streets that are closed. No vehicles will be allowed on the Portage Bridge, the Chaudière Crossing, or the Alexandra Bridge.

To fully enjoy activities throughout the day, residents and visitors are encouraged to use public transit or bicycles to get to the celebration sites.

Tips for commuting on July 1

Plan your routes

Ottawa

The following street and multi-use pathway closures will be in effect in Ottawa:

For the most recent changes regarding street closures, visit the City of Ottawa website.

The following street closures will be in effect from July 1 at 6 a.m. to July 2 at 2 a.m. (may be changed without prior notice, unless otherwise indicated):

• Wellington Street between Elgin Street and Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway
• Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway between Parkdale Avenue and Wellington Street
• Sparks Street between Lyon Street North and Bronson Avenue
• Queen Street between Bank Street and Bronson Avenue
• Bank Street between Wellington and Queen Streets
• Kent Street between Wellington and Albert Streets
• Lyon Street North between Wellington and Albert Streets
• Bay Street between Wellington and Albert Streets
• Bronson Avenue between Sparks and Albert Streets
• Commissioner Street between Wellington and Albert Streets
• Booth Street between Chaudière Crossing and Albert Street
• Vimy Place between Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway and Booth Street
• Fleet Street between Booth and Lett Streets
• Lloyd Street between Fleet and Lett Streets
• Lett Street between Lloyd and Wellington Streets
• Onigam Street between Lemieux Island and Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway

The following street closure will be in effect from July 1 at 9 p.m. to July 2 at 2 a.m. (unless otherwise indicated):

• Albert Street between Preston and Bronson Streets

The following street closures may be in effect from July 1 at 6 a.m. to July 2 at 2 a.m. should there be a public safety requirement to support a queue for the OC Transpo LRT to Parliament Station:

• Queen Street between O'Connor and Bank Streets
• Bank Street between Queen and Albert Streets

The following streets are open to local traffic only from July 1 at 6 a.m. to July 2 at 2 a.m. (unless otherwise indicated):

• Upper Lorne Place from Somerset Street West to the end of the street
• Lorne Avenue between Booth and Albert Streets
• Perkins Street from Albert to the end of the street
• Empress Avenue North from Albert Street to the end of the street
• Booth Street between Somerset Street West and Albert Street
• Rochester Street from Somerset Street West to the end of the street
• Preston Street between Somerset Street West and Albert Street
• Primrose Avenue between Walnut Court and Booth Street
• Elm Street West between City Centre Avenue and Elm Street
• Elm Street between Elm Street West and Booth Street
• Spruce Street West between City Centre Avenue and Spruce Street
• Spruce Street between Spruce Street West and Booth Street

The following multi-use pathways will be closed from June 30 at 4:30 p.m. to July 2 at 2 a.m.: 

• The Trans-Canadian Pathway (Ottawa River Pathway), from the access point on Booth Street behind the Canadian War Museum to the access point on Onigam Street at the corner of Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway
• The multi-use pathway that connects the Trans-Canadian Pathway and the pathway that runs between the O-Train Pimisi and Bayview
• The Trillium Pathway, from the junction with the Trans-Canadian Pathway to the pathway located at the back of the O-Train Bayview station

Gatineau

The following street closures will be in effect in Gatineau:

The following street closures will be in effect from June 30 at 10 a.m. to July 1 at 10 p.m. (may be changed without prior notice, unless otherwise indicated): 

• Laval Street between Hôtel-de-Ville Street and Promenade du Portage
• Wellington Street from Laval Street for approximately 15 m
• Wright Street from Laval Street for approximately 20 m

The Portage Bridge and the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic with the exception of emergency vehicles, to allow the public to walk safely between sites from July 1 at 6 a.m. to July 2 at 2 a.m.

The Chaudière Crossing will be closed to vehicular traffic and pedestrians from July 1 at 6 a.m. to July 2 at 2 a.m.

A map of the street closures is available online.

Use public transit

Take advantage of the free OC Transpo and Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) service on all routes on July 1. For more information, visit the OC Transpo and STO websites.

Ride your bike to the celebrations

A free supervised bike station will be available at LeBreton Flats Park.

Main Entrance to LeBreton Flats Park

The main entrance is located near the intersection of Wellington Street and Booth Street.

Accessibility

There will be a drop-off point near the intersection of Booth Street and Albert Street, to enable people with reduced mobility to reach LeBreton Flats Park via Booth Street. At the main entrance, access will be reserved for people with reduced mobility and their companions.

For more information regarding universal accessibility at the official Canada Day sites, contact the Capital Information Kiosk at 613-236-0044 (toll free) or by TTY at 613-943-8343.

Please note that all details are subject to change.

SOURCE Canadian Heritage

(media only), please contact: Media Relations, Canadian Heritage, 819-994-9101, 1-866-569-6155, [email protected]