Welcome to Sandy Hill

Urban neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario. The demographics of the community of Sandy Hill change dramatically over just a few blocks. The neighbourhood has many embassies located near Range Rd and the Rideau River, and closer to King Edward one finds many students and senior citizens.

Sandy Hill History

During the nineteenth century and early twentieth century the neighbourhood of Sandy Hill was one of Ottawa\\\'s wealthiest. The land was originally the estate of Louis-Théodore Besserer, who donated most of it to the University of Ottawa. When Ottawa became Canada\\\'s capital, Sandy Hill became home to public servants and to the Prime Minister.

Location

Sandy Hill is located east of downtown Ottawa and is bordered by the Rideau River on the east, the Rideau Canal on west, the Queensway highway and Nicholas Street to the south and the beautiful Byward Market to the north.