Nepean Point. Photo courtesy of the National Capital Commission.
Nepean Point is one of the most popular lookouts in Canada?s Capital, making it a key Capital destination. At the highest point of the site is a statue of Samuel de Champlain, who explored the Ottawa River in 1613.
The National Capital Commission (NCC) has launched a two-phase international design competition to redevelop Nepean Point in order to create a lively, 21st century green space. The winning design team and their concept will be announced in 2017 as part of Canada?s 150th anniversary celebrations.
The Astrolabe Theatre structures at Nepean Point no longer meet universal accessibility standards, and are at the end of their life cycle. We now have great opportunities to achieve the following at this site:
new interpretation
innovative design
an improved landscape
enhanced public access

The NCC’s long-term vision for this area is to build multi-use recreational pathways connecting cultural institutions, the existing pathway network and green spaces, in order to create a continuous promenade from the Rideau Canal to Rideau Falls Park.
The NCC is inviting landscape architects, bridge designers, architects, urban designers and other related design professionals to form design teams to respond to the request for qualifications (RFQ) for the renewal project. All interested design teams are invited to participate in this international competition. Teams must be led by a landscape architect who is el...