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Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Canada's seat of government, a stunning Gothic Revival complex on a bluff overlooking the Ottawa River, with daily Changing of the Guard ceremonies.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Blackburn Hamlet
Ontario, Canada · North America
About Blackburn Hamlet
Blackburn Hamlet is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Orléans, 11km from Parliament Hill, Ottawa.
Blackburn Hamlet is in Ontario, Canada, with about 8,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Orléans, about 5 km away.
Blackburn Hamlet is a suburban community in Orléans West-Innes Ward, in the east end of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Before the 2001 amalgamation of the city of Ottawa, it was in the city of Gloucester. It is surrounded by rural areas and contains several older and newer areas of settlement. According to the Canada 2021Read more
Census, its population was 8,173. The community took its name from Robert Blackburn, former Member of Parliament for Russell.
Often referred to by the locals as simply "Blackburn" or "The Hamlet," it is one of only two suburban areas (the other being Bells Corners) surrounded by National Capital Commission (NCC) Greenbelt lands as well as lands owned by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) which were formerly the National Defence Proving Grounds. Together, these lands form part of Ottawa's "Greenbelt" and provide Blackburn Hamlet residents and visitors with over 250 km of hiking and cross country skiing trails.
Blackburn is represented at city council, but there is active community volunteer involvement as well through the Blackburn Community Association (BCA). Many activities, clubs, events and committees are run through the BCA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Blackburn Hamlet?
Within an hour or so of Blackburn Hamlet: Parliament Hill, Ottawa (11 km), Canadian War Museum (12 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Mont-Tremblant.
Where is Blackburn Hamlet?
Blackburn Hamlet is in Ontario, Canada, about 5 km from Orléans.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,173
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Ontario
- Timezone
- America/Toronto
- Coordinates
- 45.4367, -75.5646
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Essential numbers in Canada
CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Canadian War Museum
Canada's national museum of military history, with immersive exhibits from early conflicts through modern peacekeeping missions.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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