Abbott's Guide to Ottawa and Vicinity/Nepean Point

by George F. Abbott

 

NEPEAN POINT.

A bold promontory on the Ontario shore of the Ottawa, its cliffs have been cut into to base the eastern end of the Alexandra bridge. The point is approached only from St. Patrick's street, at the north end of Major's Hill Park. The ground has been prettily laid out, and one of the finest views in the city is obtainable from the top of this splendid promontory. Ranged around the top of the cliff, and appearing to command the river at all points, are seven British cannon, now used only for the peaceful purpose of firing salutes at the opening and closing of Parliament, and at such times as Royalty appears officially at the Capital.