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Ottawa
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Ottawa's cherry blossoms bloom slightly later than Toronto's, creating a bonus week for bloom chasers. The 1992 Sakura Project planted trees at six NCC sites — Confederation Park, Commissioners Park, Major's Hill, Britannia Park, Rockcliffe Park, and the Dominion Arboretum. Ottawa's timing often overlaps with early tulips near Dow's Lake.
Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Ottawa
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Dominion Arboretum
Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON
Ottawa's #1 cherry blossom destination. 50 trees line the road from Carling to Agriculture HQ (2000 Sakura Project). National Historic Site.
Confederation Park
Elgin St at Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON
Ceremonial 1992 "home" of the Sakura Project — NCC accepted first 60 trees from Ambassador Mizoguchi here.
Commissioners Park (Dow's Lake)
Queen Elizabeth Driveway at Preston, Ottawa, ON
1992 Sakura Project site. Adjacent to Canadian Tulip Festival for rare simultaneous bloom photos.
Major's Hill Park
2 Mackenzie Ave, Ottawa, ON
10–15 cherry trees in front of Notre Dame Cathedral beside the tulip beds.
Britannia Park
2805 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON
30 trees donated 1993 as part of the Sakura Project expansion.
Canadian Museum of History (Gatineau)
100 Laurier St, Gatineau, QC
Small cherry grove between museum and Ottawa River — iconic view of Parliament Hill.
Planning Your Visit
🚌 Getting There
- OC Transpo routes 5 and 7 serve the Central Experimental Farm area
- LRT: Carleton station, then walk or cycle via Queen Elizabeth Driveway
🅿️ Parking
Parking available at the Central Experimental Farm main entrance on Prince of Wales Drive. Free on weekends.
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