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Panorama of Ottawa File 763-689-738

Ottawa city

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structure #601972889building

Chateau Laurier

existing 65 m 11 floors 1912

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Architectural Height65 m
Floors11
Completion1912
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagehotel
Status existing
Architectural Stylechateauesque
Address1 Rideau Street
Smart Address1 Rideau Street
CityOttawa
CountryCanada
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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