Walking Tour of the Glebe

This tour of the Glebe neighbourhood focuses on the picturesque houses of Werner Ernest Noffke (1878-1964) in the Clemow Avenue Development, the urban public schools of Edgar L. Horwood (1868-1957) and the rich collection of early 20th Century churches by notable Ottawa architects.

Also included is an introduction to the natural topography and public works which shaped development in the Glebe, an examination of some successful modern infill developments and a look at two remarkable exhibition buildings in Lansdowne Park.

The tour starts at the corner of Clemow Avenue and O’Connor Street (Map), proceeds west through Central Park and along 1st Avenue to Lyon Street, turns south until reaching Brown’s Inlet, proceeds east through Landsdowne Park, turns north along the Queen Elizabeth Driveway, and returns by Linden Terrace to the starting point.

It is a 4km walk (wheelchair accessible) and is planned to take about 2 hours.

The charge is $10 for non-members, and $5 for Heritage Ottawa members. The tours are conducted by volunteers and proceeds support architectural conservation programs of Heritage Ottawa.

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