List of tallest buildings in Ottawa–Gatineau
This is a list of the tallest buildings in Ottawa-Gatineau over 90 m (295 ft) tall. Despite Ottawa-Gatineau's size and role as Canada's capital region, its buildings are not particularly tall. Until 1965, buildings in downtown Ottawa were limited to 45.5 metres (149 ft) so that the Peace Tower, part of the Parliament Buildings, could dominate the skyline.[1] The National Capital Region has a complicated system of protected views that is governed by the National Capital Commission and adhered to by the City of Ottawa.[2] Protected view planes limit the height of buildings in certain areas of the downtown core of Ottawa to ensure clear sight of Parliament Hill.

The tallest building in Ottawa-Gatineau is the 45-storey, 143 m (469 ft) tall Claridge Icon, which is located in Little Italy.
The tallest development in Ottawa-Gatineau is the 65-storey Trinity Station 1, part of the 900 Albert development by Trinity Group. Upon its completion, Tower 1 will be 234 m (768 ft) tall and become the tallest building in Ottawa-Gatineau.[3][4][5]
Tallest buildings in Ottawa-Gatineau
This list ranks buildings in Ottawa-Gatineau that stand at least 90 m (295 ft) tall, based on CTBUH height measurement standards. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.
| Rank | Building | Image | Location | Height | Floors | Year | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claridge Icon | Little Italy | 143 m (469 ft) | 45 | 2021 |
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| 2 | Terrasses de la Chaudière Tower 1 | ![]() |
Hull | 124 m (406 ft) | 30 | 1978 |
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| 3 | Place de Ville Tower C | ![]() |
Downtown Ottawa | 112 m (367 ft) | 29 | 1971 |
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| 4 | Minto Metropole | ![]() |
Westboro | 109 m (354 ft) | 32 | 2004 | [9] | |
| 5 | The Dale Tower 1 | ![]() |
Mechanicsville | 105.5 m (346 ft) | 32 | 2021 |
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| 6 | Le Parc | ![]() |
Manor Park | 104 m (341 ft) | 30 | 1988 | [11] | |
| 7 | Place du Portage – Tower 1 | ![]() |
Hull | 102 m (331 ft) | 25 | 1973 | [12] | |
| 8 | R.H. Coats Building | ![]() |
Tunney's Pasture | 99 m (324 ft) | 26 | 1976 | [13] | |
| 9 | Minto Place | ![]() |
Downtown Ottawa | 98 m (322 ft) | 30 | 1989 | [14] | |
| 10= | Ottawa Marriott Hotel | ![]() |
Downtown Ottawa | 96 m (314 ft) | 29 | 1972 |
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| 10= | Delta Ottawa City Centre Hotel | ![]() |
Downtown Ottawa | 96 m (314 ft) | 26 | 1967 |
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| 10= | World Exchange Plaza West | ![]() |
Downtown Ottawa | 96 m (314 ft) | 20 | 1991 | [17] | |
| 11 | Place Bell | ![]() |
Centretown | 94 m (308 ft) | 27 | 1971 | [18] | |
| 12= | 151 O'Connor Street | ![]() |
Downtown Ottawa | 93 m (305 ft) | 26 | 1983 | [19] | |
| 12= | The Classics | ![]() |
Riverview | 93 m (305 ft) | 29 | 1990 | [20] | |
| 13 | Peace Tower | ![]() |
Downtown Ottawa | 92 m (302 ft) | 13 | 1927 |
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| 14 | Island Park Towers III | ![]() |
Westboro | 91 m (299 ft) | 26 | 1972 | [22] | |
| 15 | Performance Court | ![]() |
Downtown Ottawa | 90.5 m (297 ft) | 21 | 2014 | [23] | |
| 16= | Constitution Square II | ![]() |
Downtown Ottawa | 90 m (296 ft) | 21 | 1992 | [24] | |
| 16= | The Carlisle | ![]() |
Downtown Ottawa | 90 m (296 ft) | 28 | 1986 | [25] |
Tallest under construction or proposed
Approved & Under Construction
This is a list of buildings approved & under construction that will rise to over 90 m (300 ft) tall.
| Building | Location | Height | Floors | Year | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Station 1 | Bayview Yards | 234 m (768 ft) | 65 | 2024 | Site Preparation | [26] |
| Trinity Station 2 | Bayview Yards | 203 m (666 ft) | 56 | 2024 | Site Preparation | [26] |
| Trinity Station 3 | Bayview Yards | 105 m (344 ft) | 23 | 2024 | Site Preparation | [26] |
| SoHo Italia | Little Italy | 96 m (315 ft) | 30 | 2022 | Began construction in 2019 | [27] |
| The Dale Tower 2 | Mechanicsville | 91 m (299 ft) | 28 | Began construction in 2021 | [28] | |
| 301 Lett St. | LeBreton Flats | 102m (335 ft) | 30 | Approved | [29][30] | |
| 2 Robinson Ave. Tower 1 | Sandy Hill | 102m (335 ft) | 32 | Approved | ||
| 2 Robinson Ave. Tower 2 | Sandy Hill | 102m (335 ft) | 32 | Approved | ||
| 1040 Somerset St. | Hintonburg | 99m (325 ft) | 30 | Site Preparation | ||
| 1980 Ogilvie Phase 1 | Cardinal Heights | 94 m (308 ft) | 30 | Approved | [31] |
Proposed
This is a list of proposed buildings that are planned to rise to over 90 m (300 ft) tall.
| Building | Location | Height | Floors | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 829 Carling | Little Italy | 195m (640 ft) | 60 | Proposed | [32] |
| 951 Gladstone Tower 1 | Little Italy | 118m (387 ft) | 35 | Proposed | [33] |
| 400 Albert St. Tower 1 | Downtown Ottawa | 116m (381 ft) | 35 | Proposed | [34] |
| Lux Place Tower C | Cyrville | 113m (371 ft) | 36 | Proposed | [35] |
| 951 Gladstone Tower 2 | Little Italy | 112m (367 ft) | 33 | Proposed | [36] |
| 1346 Bank St. Phase 2 | Billings Bridge | 106m (348 ft) | 34 | Proposed | [37] |
| 2 Montreal Road Tower C | Vanier | 106m (348 ft) | 32 | Proposed | [38] |
| 100 Bayshore Drive West Tower | Bayshore | 103m (338 ft) | 30 | Proposed | [39] |
| Petrie's Landing Phase V | Orleans | 103m (338 ft) | 32 | Proposed | |
| 951 Gladstone Tower 3 | Little Italy | 100m (328 ft) | 30 | Proposed | [40] |
| 267 O'Connor North Tower | Centretown | 100m (328ft) | 30 | Proposed | |
| 1346 Bank St. Phase 1 | Billings Bridge | 99m (325 ft) | 31 | Proposed | [37] |
| 400 Albert St. Tower 2 | Downtown Ottawa | 98m (322 ft) | 29 | Proposed | [34] |
| 163 Parkdale Ave. | Mechanicsville | 97m (318 ft) | 31 | Proposed | [41] |
| 2050 Scott St. | Westboro | 96 m (315 ft) | 30 | Proposed | [42] |
| 176 Nepean St. North Tower | Centretown | 96m (315 ft) | 27 | Proposed | |
| 1071 Ambleside Drivre | Ambleside | 95 m (312 ft) | 30 | Proposed | [43] |
| 2829 Dumaurier Ave. | Queensway Terrace North | 95 m (312 ft) | 30 | Proposed | [44] |
| 1330-1346 Bank St. Tower 1 | Billings Bridge | 95m (312 ft) | 29 | Proposed | |
| 2 Montreal Road Tower A | Vanier | 94 m (308 ft) | 28 | Proposed | [38] |
| 100 Bayshore Drive East Tower | Bayshore | 93 m (305 ft) | 27 | Proposed | [39] |
| 112 Montreal Road Tower B1 | Vanier | 93m (305ft) | 30 | Proposed | |
| 112 Montreal Road Tower B2 | Vanier | 93m (305ft) | 30 | Proposed | |
| 1330-1346 Bank St. Tower 2 | Billings Bridge | 90m (295ft) | 27 | Proposed | |
| 267 O'Connor South Tower | Centretown | 90m (295ft) | 28 | Proposed | |
| 176 Nepean St. South Tower | Centretown | 90m (295ft) | 25 | Proposed |
See also
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