Canadian War Museum – Address & Directions

The museum is highly accessible via Ottawa’s public transit system, OC Transpo.

O-Train:

Take the Line 1 (Confederation Line) to Pimisi Station. From the station, the museum is approximately a 5-minute walk north along Booth Street.

Bus:

Several local routes serve the area surrounding LeBreton Flats. Use the OC Transpo Travel Planner to find the most efficient route from your specific location.

The museum is located south of the Ottawa River and can be reached via several main thoroughfares.

From the West:

Follow Highway 417 (The Queensway) and exit at Rochester Street. Turn north on Booth Street and continue toward the river.

From the East:

Follow Highway 417 West and exit at Bronson Avenue. Continue north on Bronson, turning left onto Albert Street and then right onto Booth Street.

From Gatineau:

Cross the Portage Bridge into Ottawa. Turn right onto Wellington Street, which transitions into Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway, then follow the signs for Vimy Place.

An underground parking garage is available on-site with a height clearance of 2.1 meters.

The museum is situated directly along the Capital Pathway network, making it a convenient stop for cyclists and pedestrians.

Cycling:

The Ottawa River Pathway passes immediately north of the museum. On-site bicycle racks are available near the main entrance for visitor use.

Walking:

If you are coming from Parliament Hill, the museum is roughly a 20-to-30-minute walk (2 km) heading west along Wellington Street.