Victoria Ward (Ottawa)

Victoria Ward was a municipal ward in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It existed from 1855 until 2000, encompassing a central area of the city. Throughout its history, the boundaries of Victoria Ward shifted slightly, but it generally included areas south and east of Parliament Hill, stretching towards the Rideau River. Prominent landmarks within Victoria Ward included Confederation Park, the Chateau Laurier hotel, and portions of Elgin Street.

The ward was represented by a single alderman (later councillor) on Ottawa City Council. The role of the councillor was to represent the interests of the ward's residents and businesses within the municipal government. Victoria Ward was known for its mix of residential, commercial, and institutional properties.

In 2000, as part of a major restructuring of Ottawa's municipal government following amalgamation with surrounding municipalities, Victoria Ward was abolished and merged with other wards to form new, larger wards. The territory formerly within Victoria Ward became part of Somerset Ward (now Somerset Ward - Ward 14). While Victoria Ward no longer exists as an official political entity, the name persists in historical references and community memory.