Vanier
Canada · OntarioCA
Neighbourhood in Ottawa, Ontario
Vanier is a neighbourhood in the Rideau-Vanier Ward of the east end of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Historically francophone and working class, the neighbourhood was a separate city until being amalgamated into Ottawa in 2001. It no longer has a majority francophone population. By 2012 its francophone population had shrunk to less than 40% from 63% in the early 1980s. The neighbourhood is located on the east bank of the Rideau River, across from the neighbourhoods of Lowertown and Sandy Hill, and just south of Rockcliffe Park, New Edinburgh, Lindenlea, and Manor Park. To the east of Vanier are the suburbs of Gloucester. Vanier has a relatively small area with a high population density.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 17,000
- Coordinates
- 45.440, -75.665
- Timezone
- America/Toronto
- Elevation
- 57 m
Overview of Vanier
Vanier belongs to Ontario, Canada and has the feel of a compact town. It counts about 17,000 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Vanier
Culture in Vanier
(1)Our data lists Docks as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Vanier.
Getting there & around
Vanier is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Ontario and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Toronto.
Similar destinations
Places near Vanier that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vanier known for?
- Vanier, in Ontario, Canada, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 17,000 residents.
- What can you do in Vanier?
- Recorded activities in Vanier include Docks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Vanier located?
- Vanier is located in Ontario, Canada. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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