The Greenbelt
A wide band of protected forest, farmland and wetland crosses the former township, appearing on the map as open space between clusters of suburban streets.
Minimalist map poster · Canada
45.3500° N / 75.6333° W
A former Ottawa township of curving suburban crescents, greenbelt farmland and river edges on the capital's eastern side.

One city, five moods
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The map
Gloucester was an independent township, and later a city, on the southeastern side of Ottawa until 2001, when it was amalgamated into the present City of Ottawa. On a map it covers a wide area between the Ottawa River to the north and the Rideau River to the west, stretching from inner suburbs out into open farmland.
Its landscape reflects Canadian suburban planning: winding crescents and cul-de-sacs grouped into neighbourhoods, framed by arterial roads and the Queensway. The National Capital Commission's Greenbelt cuts through the former township, preserving a band of forest, fields and wetland, and the Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport lies within its old boundaries.
A Gloucester map poster reads as a study in contrast: dense, looping residential streets beside the long runways of the airport and the broad, lightly marked Greenbelt. Blackburn Hamlet sits as an island of houses surrounded by that protected land, and many residents across the area still use the old township name.
A wide band of protected forest, farmland and wetland crosses the former township, appearing on the map as open space between clusters of suburban streets.
Ottawa's international airport sits within Gloucester's historic boundaries, its crossing runways forming sharp, straight lines amid the softer residential patterns.
Neighbourhoods are laid out in curving streets, loops and cul-de-sacs, giving the map a flowing, organic texture that differs clearly from Ottawa's older grid.
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The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Gloucester
For those who grew up in Gloucester or still describe it as home, a map of the former township keeps a local identity alive within the larger capital. It is a thoughtful piece for a family house or a first apartment.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, and choose a style: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Order a printed matte poster with an optional wooden frame, or download the $9 files in sizes such as 18×24″ and 24×36″.
Order the Gloucester poster| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
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It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
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Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
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