Toponymy and Microhistory of Old Ottawa East

Photo:  Street sign from Old Ottawa East Neighbourhood

Street names hide information about the history, growth, and development of city neighbourhoods.  The street names in Old Ottawa East are no different, and they can tell us who used to own the land here, who directed development, and what people and events were considered important or interesting enough to be memorialized in this way. 

Starting from the bridge, we'll discover the street names in the neighbourhood of Old Ottawa East, and use them to explore the history of this charming residential area.