Rideau Canal
The canal runs south from the Ottawa River through downtown in a gently winding line, framed by parkways on both sides. It is the defining stroke of the map.
Minimalist map poster · Canada
Ottawa Map Poster & Print
45.4112° N / 75.6981° W
Parliament on a bluff above the Ottawa River, with the Rideau Canal cutting south through the grid of the capital.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Ottawa in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Ottawa, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Ottawa at home
The map
About this Ottawa map poster
Ottawa sits on the south bank of the Ottawa River, which forms the border between Ontario and Quebec, with Gatineau directly across the water. On the map the river dominates the northern edge, wide and irregular, with islands, rapids and bridges linking the two provinces. Parliament Hill occupies a bluff above the river, where the downtown grid meets the water.
From the river, the Rideau Canal runs south through the heart of the city. Opened in 1832 and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, its central stretch becomes a skating route every winter. It separates Centretown and the Glebe from Sandy Hill, with the Rideau River beyond. Further out, a broad Greenbelt of farmland and forest wraps around the older city before the suburbs resume.
Ottawa's streets follow a mostly regular grid, loosened by the curves of the river and the canal's winding course. An Ottawa map poster shows the capital at a scale where all of this lines up clearly: the river to the north, the canal cutting through the middle, the Rideau River looping east and the neighbourhoods of Gatineau on the far shore.
- Population
- 1.0 million
- Coordinates
- 45.4112° N / 75.6981° W
- Elevation
- 71 m
- Time zone
- Toronto
- Region
- Ottawa, Ontario
Parliament Hill
The Parliament buildings stand on a promontory above the river. On the poster this is the point where the city grid meets the shoreline.
The Greenbelt
A wide arc of protected land surrounds the inner city, appearing as a band of open space between the older neighbourhoods and the suburbs.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Ottawa
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
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 Ottawa
A map that means something
Ottawa draws public servants, students and diplomats who often move on after a few years, as well as families who have been here for generations. The river and the canal make the poster recognisable at a glance.
Add a title, a subtitle in English or French and the coordinates line, and choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. The $9 HD files include 18×24″ and 24×36″, or you can order a matte print with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Ottawa posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| 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.
Ottawa map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Ottawa poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Ottawa poster like?
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.
Can I order the Ottawa poster framed?
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.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Ottawa poster?
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.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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