Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway

The Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway (French: Promenade Sir George-Étienne Cartier), formerly known as the Rockcliffe Parkway, is a parkway in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway

Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway highlighted in red
Looking west below Lornado
Route information
Maintained by National Capital Commission
Length13.2 km (8.2 mi)
Major junctions
East endSussex Drive
West endSt. Joseph Boulevard
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
Major citiesOttawa
Highway system
    Federal arteries
     (in alphabetical order)
    ← Kichi Zibi Mikan Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway Queen Elizabeth Driveway →

    Route description

    The parkway begins at the end of Sussex Drive and follows the Ottawa River, through Rockcliffe Park and past the Canada Aviation Museum. About 200 metres after passing Lower Duck Island, it turns towards the south, passing over Regional Road 174. It ends at the intersection between St. Joseph Boulevard and Bearbrook Road.

    Being a federal roadway, the parkway is patrolled by the RCMP instead of the Ottawa Police Service. The posted speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour (37 mph) throughout its length.

    History

    In 2015, the Rockliffe Parkway was renamed to honour one of Canada's Fathers of Confederation, Sir George-Étienne Cartier.[1]

    See also

    References
    1. "Rockliffe Parkway renamed for George-Étienne Cartier". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 2015-07-05.
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