Visit Christ Church Cathedral
Getting Here
Christ Church Cathedral is located in downtown Ottawa at 414 Sparks Street, between Bay Street and Bronson Avenue. No matter how you arrive, we look forward to welcoming you!
Access
Entrance
Please access the Cathedral through the glass entranceway at 414 Sparks Street, which is wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible lift inside this entrance,which is staffed by a sidesperson on Sundays and for special services and concerts. During the week, please call ahead to the Cathedral Office if you will require the lift (613) 236-9149.
Transit (O-Train and Bus)
Regular public transit routes to the downtown Parliament Hill area will easily get you close to the cathedral,and the Lyon Station for the O-Train is just down the street.
Parking
Sundays and Evenings
Free street parking is available on the nearby streets. There is also a large parking lot a very short walk from the cathedral, just east of the National Library and Archives building at 395 Wellington Street. Here is a list of free parking near the cathedral on Sundays appreciating the situation can change without notice due to special events and/or construction:
Free Sunday Parking within 500m or less
- Library and Archives both east and west sides – approx. 35 spaces
- Bay Street (west side) between Wellington/Sparks/Albert – approx. 8 spaces
- Bronson Ave between Sparks and Queen (1 hr max) – approx. 3 spaces
- Queen Street across from the Cathedral (south side) street parking – approx. 5 spaces
- 422 Slater Street, City Parking Lot – 10 spaces
- Commissioner Street – east side – approx. 18 spaces
- Albert St. between Bronson/Bay/Lyon (south side) – approx. 10 spaces
- Slater St. between Bronson and Bay St. (north side) – approx. 10 spaces (currently reduced due to construction)
Weekdays
There is metered street parking as well as several hotel and city parking lots and garages in the vicinity.
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
- A wheelchair accessible door and wheelchair lift are located at the glass entranceway at 414 Sparks Street.
- Wheelchair accessible washrooms are located on the foyer level by the cloakroom.
- A ramp from the Nave to the Altar is located on the left-hand side of the Chancel.
- Some pews are configured to accommodate wheelchairs.
- Communion can be brought to worshippers in pews. Note: please advise a Sidesperson or the Duty Warden if you wish to have Communion brought to you.
Assisted Hearing
OnWave receivers and headsets are available at the back of the church. Please ask a Sidesperson for a set.
