The History of the Golden Triangle — What Is and What was
Cartier Drill Hall, Ottawa
The Golden Triangle is now one of the best preserved and protected heritage neighbourhoods in Ottawa. Until around 1900, it was a combination of swamp, shanties, and snowdrifts. At the turn of the 19th to the 20th centuries, it became Ottawa's first planned subdvivision. Both elegant and modest homes were built. Schools and hospitals met the needs of growing families. The war effort for the Second World War drastically changed the northern quarter. A general decline followed, but was later reversed through restoration and beautification as the neighbourhood became more desirable again.
On this tour, we'll both imagine what the Golden Triangle was and see what it has become. We'll hear of famous Ottawans and average people, all in the space of a little over a kilometre.
