Tunney's Pasture
Scott Street at Holland Avenue, Ottawa, ON
A 49-hectare federal government campus being transformed into a mixed-use neighborhood with parks, housing, and transit. Home to Tunney's Pasture LRT station on the Confederation Line.
Features
Tunney's Pasture is a 49-hectare (121-acre) federal government campus in Ottawa's west end, bounded by the Kichi Zībī Mīkan Parkway to the north, Parkdale Avenue to the east, Scott Street to the south, and the Champlain Park community to the west.
LRT Station
Tunney's Pasture station is a key stop on the Confederation Line (O-Train Line 1). It serves as a western terminus connection point, with bus transfers to routes heading to Kanata, Barrhaven, and the west end. The station is located on Scott Street at Holland Avenue.
Redevelopment
The site is undergoing a major transformation from a traditional government office campus to a vibrant, mixed-use, transit-oriented neighborhood. The Tunney's Pasture Master Plan, managed by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) in collaboration with Canada Lands Company, envisions:
- New housing (a priority for the redevelopment)
- Parks and open green spaces
- Retail and commercial space
- Modernized federal offices
- Improved connections to surrounding neighborhoods
Getting There
- LRT: Tunney's Pasture station (Line 1)
- Bus: Major transfer point for OC Transpo routes
- Cycling: Connected to the Ottawa River Pathway
- Car: Accessible via Scott Street or the Kichi Zībī Mīkan Parkway
Nearby
The site is walking distance from Westboro Beach and the Ottawa River Pathway. The Westboro village shopping district on Richmond Road is a short walk south along Holland Avenue.
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