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CTV News
30-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Take a look at one of the most spectacular lookouts in the National Capital Region
A stunning view of Parliament Hill from Kìwekì Point in Ottawa on May 30, 2025. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa) It's a view and destination worth sharing. A new lookout in Ottawa is attracting residents, visitors, and those working near-by. Kìwekì Point, formerly Nepean Point, is now open following a $45-million rehabilitation project. Expand Autoplay 1 of 15 Kìwekì Point in Ottawa A sign indicates the way to Kìwekì Point from Major's Hill Park in Ottawa on May 30, 2025. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa) Kìwekì Point in Ottawa An information board along the path to Kìwekì Point in Ottawa on May 30, 2025. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa) Kìwekì Point in Ottawa Pìdàban Passage: The footbridge giving access to Kìwekì Point. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa) Kìwekì Point in Ottawa A stunning view of Parliament Hill from Kìwekì Point in Ottawa on May 30, 2025. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa) Kìwekì Point in Ottawa Samuel de Champlain statue at Kìwekì Point in Ottawa on May 30, 2025. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa) Kìwekì Point in Ottawa The Ottawa skyline and Parliament Hill are seen as a person rests at Whispering Point at Kiweki Point (formerly Nepean Point) in Ottawa on the day of its re-opening following a major redevelopment, on Friday, May 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Kìwekì Point in Ottawa Parliament Hill and the Ottawa River are seen as people make their way along Kiweki Point (formerly Nepean Point) in Ottawa on the day of its re-opening following a major redevelopment, on Friday, May 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Kìwekì Point in Ottawa A person takes a photo from above Whispering Point at Kiweki Point (formerly Nepean Point) in Ottawa on the day of its re-opening following a major redevelopment, on Friday, May 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Kìwekì Point in Ottawa People walk over the Pidaban Passage bridge leading to Kiweki Point (formerly Nepean Point) in Ottawa on the day of its re-opening following a major redevelopment, on Friday, May 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Kìwekì Point in Ottawa Parliament Hill is seen as people walk over the Pidaban Passage bridge leading to Kiweki Point (formerly Nepean Point) in Ottawa on the day of its re-opening following a major redevelopment, on Friday, May 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Kìwekì Point in Ottawa People look out from Kiweki Point (formerly Nepean Point) in Ottawa on the day of its re-opening following a major redevelopment, on Friday, May 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Kìwekì Point A look at Kìwekì Point, formerly known as Nepean Point. (Andrew Adlington/CTV News Ottawa) Kìwekì Point A look at the view from Kìwekì Point in Ottawa. (NCC/X) Kiweki Point The National Capital Commission announced of Kiweki Point reopened to the public in Ottawa on Friday, following a $45 million rehabilitation project. (NCC/X) Kìwekì A look at the newly opened Kìwekì in Ottawa. (Andrew Adlington/CTV News Ottawa) 'This is probably one of the best things I've seen the NCC do in recent memory,' says Ottawa resident Doug Peacock. He biked from Alta Vista with Patty Peacock/ 'I was here a couple of days ago, and I told Patty about it. So, we came back to see it together,' he said. The redevelopment next to the National Gallery of Canada includes a new pedestrian bridge and lookouts over the National Capital Region. According to the National Capital Commission, the newly redeveloped area 'restores access to one of the most spectacular lookouts in the National Capital Region, with panoramic views of Parliament Hill and Ottawa-Gatineau.' 'The view from here is too good,' says Tarnvar Kaur, who is visiting from the Greater Toronto Area. Another visitor, Michael, works near-by and enjoys taking a break at the point, 'honestly the view is amazing. And I'm gonna come here almost every day.' The NCC says it redeveloped the site to 'create a lively, 21st century park' in Ottawa. 'The Big River Landscape' concept plan guided the redevelopment of Kìwekì Point,' the NCC says on its website. 'It was the winning entry, by Janet Rosenberg and Studio, from an international design competition.' Kìwekì Point A look at the view from Kìwekì Point in Ottawa. (NCC/X) According to the NCC, 'A universally accessible path surrounds the park and features monuments, artwork and interpretive installations. Whispering Point is a breathtaking point of interest, offering unparalleled panoramic views of the valley, river and city.' 'This is just gorgeous. It really is amazing to see all the artwork and the views,' says Betty Gunderson, who is visiting from South Dakota to see her cousin. 'I'm excited about it,' says Cecily Whitla, Assistant Manger with Tavern on the Hill. 'It's bringing in some new customers, people that wouldn't normally see us here on other days. So that's good to have some more traffic.' Visiting Kìwekì Point The area is open from April 1 to Oct. 15 from sunrise to 11 p.m., and between Oct. 16 and March 31 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is located behind the National Gallery of Canada and can be accessed from St. Patrick Street, Sussex Drive or from Major's Hill Park (via the Pìdàban footbridge)
Ottawa Citizen
30-05-2025
- Business
- Ottawa Citizen
Miguelez: The right kind of housing could enhance Sussex Drive
This article was written in response to ' Sussex Drive deserves better from the NCC, ' May 27: Article content The NCC is in the process of updating its 2005 Core Area Plan, a strategic planning document intended to guide the future evolution of the nine square kilometres at the centre of the nation's capital for the decades to come. The proposed three big moves — turn towards the water, make great spaces and create connections — are already evident in new NCC projects such as River House, Kìwekì Point and the soon-to-be-opened Westboro Beach pavilion. Article content Article content In order to respond to the directive of our shareholder, the Government of Canada, to contribute to solving the housing crisis, we are also re-examining how NCC lands in the core of the capital can be used for housing — an approach that has the added advantage of increasing the resident population and dynamism of our downtown. One of many such sites, two blocks on Sussex Drive across the street from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the French Embassy, is currently zoned in our 2005 plan for institutional use, with the intention that those sites be developed for diplomatic or other public buildings. Article content NCC staff are proposing that these sites could instead be imagined in the revised 2025 plan for a wider variety of building uses, including housing, but also commercial and retail. Such buildings, with a height of no greater than five storeys, reflective of the New Edinburgh Heritage Conservation District and the dignity of our ceremonial route, could serve a variety of functions including residential apartments or town homes, offices and ground-level services such as cafés and restaurants that integrate to the surrounding neighbourhood and workplaces. Our proposed idea would be consistent with the city's Official Plan, which permits housing in these blocks as part of the Parliament and Confederation Boulevard Special District. Article content Interestingly, although the blocks in question are now vacant, as recently as the late 1960s they housed apartment houses, a fire station, a hotel and various shops. In hindsight, we know that the demolition of these places, like at LeBreton Flats, was a mistake that led to too many decades of vacant lands that deprived the capital of housing, energy and built heritage. Article content
CTV News
26-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
20 C temperatures return to Ottawa ahead of royal visit
A look at the Ottawa River with Kìwekì Point in the background. (CTV News Ottawa) Temperatures return to seasonal in Ottawa this week, just in time for the visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla. Environment Canada's forecast calls for a high of 22 C today, the first time in nine days the temperature will move above 20 C in Ottawa. There will be a mix of sun and cloud today with a 60 per cent chance of showers this afternoon. There is a risk of a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy tonight with a 30 per cent chance of showers this evening. Low 9 C. Tuesday will start sunny, then becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. High 25 C. Wednesday will be mainly cloudy. High 24 C. The outlook for Thursday calls for mainly cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers. High 19 C. Friday will be mainly cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers. High 20 C. The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 22 C and a low of 10 C.
CBC
20-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Kìwekì Point river lookout 'invites reflection, connection and renewal'
The National Capital Commission officially reopened Kìwekì Point and a new bridge connecting it with Major's Hill Park. The design highlights Algonquin Anishinabeg voices.
CBC
16-05-2025
- CBC
Kìwekì Point reopens as 'a place that invites reflection, connection and renewal'
The National Capital Commission (NCC) officially reopened Kìwekì Point on Friday, finalizing a downtown Ottawa redevelopment a decade in the making. Planning for what used to be known as Nepean Point beside the National Gallery of Canada began in 2014 and, after a design was chosen, the demolition of the old lookout began in 2019. That plan included a new pedestrian bridge connecting the lookout to Major's Hill Park to the south. In 2022, the lookout and pedestrian bridge were given Algonquin names: The lookout was renamed Kìwekì Point (pronounced key-WHECK-ee), and the bridge was dubbed Pìdàban Passage (pronounced pee-DAH-ben). Kìwekì is an Algonquin word meaning "returning to one's homeland," and Pìdàban is the word for "dawn." The $45-million renovation offered a way to highlight Algonquin voices, showcase elements of Algonquin culture and language, and give people visiting the site a chance to learn more about the Algonquin Nation, the NCC wrote in a news release at the time. "Together we've created something truly special. A place that invites reflection, connection and renewal," said Norm Odjik, director general of the Algonquin Anishinābeg Nation Tribal Council, at Friday's unveiling. Ottawa sits on unceded Algonquin territory. Kìwekì Point overlooks the Kichi Sibi — or the Ottawa River as it later became known — an important Indigenous travel and trading route connecting to the nearby Rideau and Gatineau rivers.
