Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa
Ottawa is home to many athletes who have gone on to reach the greatest heights of their chosen sport.
Whether it’s Steve Yzerman, Denis Potvin, Elizabeth Manley, Russ Jackson, or Barbara Ann Scott, Ottawa boasts an impressive list of champions.
To recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of these hometown heroes we have the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame.
This used to be located at Scotiabank Place but since November it has been conveniently located in the centre of the City on the ground floor of the Heritage Building at City Hall.
Here you will see a plaque dedicated to each and every inductee into the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame as well as exhibits displaying items such as an Olympic torch from the Vancouver and Calgary Olympics, Daniel Alfredsson’s uniform from an NHL All-Star Game, and Elizabeth Manley’s skates among others.
We have more memorabilia than we have space to display it, allowing us to update the exhibits every few months which is good for visitors.
So next time you’re at City Hall or looking for somewhere new to visit in our City, drop by the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame.
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It’s a fun way to learn about the success of the well-known athletes of Ottawa as well as some you may not yet be aware of.
The Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame is open Monday-Sunday from 8:30am-8:30pm and admission is free.