Street Closures in Ottawa and Gatineau During Winterlude

Media advisory

OTTAWA – Canadian Heritage would like to inform the public of the street closures in effect in Ottawa and Gatineau during the 42nd Winterlude, which takes place from January 31 to February 17, 2020.

Only vehicles displaying a circulation access pass, residents with proof of residence and emergency vehicles will be granted access to closed streets.

Please note that the following details are subject to change. All times are local.

Ottawa

Queen Elizabeth Driveway, from Somerset Street to Preston Street:

  • Saturdays, February 1 and 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 8 from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Sundays, February 2, 9 and 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Monday, February 17 from 9:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Queen Elizabeth Driveway, from Laurier Avenue to Somerset Street, and
Laurier Avenue, from Elgin Street to Nicholas Street, including the ramps:

  • Saturday, February 8 from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

  • Sunday, February 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Note: When Queen Elizabeth Driveway is closed, the side streets in the Glebe and Dow’s Lake areas will also be closed (except for local traffic).

Gatineau

Laurier Street, from des Allumettières Boulevard to de Verdun Street, and
St-Étienne Street, from Notre-Dame-de-l’Île Street to Laurier Street:

  • Saturdays, February 1, 8 and 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  • Sundays, February 2, 9 and 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  • Monday, February 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Laurier Street, from St-Étienne Street to de Verdun Street:

  • Thursdays, February 6 and 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fridays, January 31 and February 7 and 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contacts

Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
pch.media-media.pch@canada.ca

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