Metcalfe Street (Ottawa)

Metcalfe Street is a prominent north-south street in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It runs from Wellington Street near Parliament Hill in the north to Heron Road in the south, passing through the Centretown and The Glebe neighborhoods.

Metcalfe Street is a major thoroughfare and is home to a mix of commercial, residential, and institutional buildings. Notable landmarks located on or near Metcalfe Street include the Supreme Court of Canada, Christ Church Cathedral, the Ottawa City Hall, the National Arts Centre, and the Canadian Museum of Nature. Several office buildings, hotels, and condominium towers also line the street.

The street is named after Sir Charles Metcalfe, Governor General of the Province of Canada from 1843 to 1845.

Metcalfe Street is a busy street with significant pedestrian and vehicular traffic. It is served by OC Transpo bus routes. The street is frequently used for parades and public events.