Major's Hill Park description and photos - Canada: Ottawa (Topic)

Major's Hill Park description and photos - Canada: Ottawa. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Major's Hill Park.

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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 supposed to connect the Ottawa River with 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 there are houses of builders. In 1832, John Bye returned to England, and Daniel Bolton arrived in his place. In 1838, Bolton was promoted to major, and very quickly a new name was fixed 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 structures 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.

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