City of Ottawa Archives
Heritage Ottawa
Workers' Heritage Centre Museum
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
Carleton University
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Capital Neighbourhoods explores the history of seven of Ottawa's urban communities using an interactive map that traces the location of many of the city's most interesting and important sites. From Stanley Cups to assassinations and canal builders to cold war espionage, readers will discover the real Ottawa beyond Parliament Hill and the seat of government.
But we don't want to be the only ones telling Ottawa's story. What are some of your favourite memories, spots and shops in Ottawa? Take a moment to share your stories, photographs, audio recordings and videos with us!
Capital Neighborhoods truly embraces the power of Web 2.0 technology. With Capital Neighbourhoods, users are allowed to add their voice to the story like never before. Through the use of tools like Google Maps and Web 2.0 technology the user can now upload their stories, pictures and videos for all to see. Zero One Design has fully embraced the spirit of user interaction which will allow Capitial Neighbourhoods to continue to grow for the future. Without a doubt one of the coolest sites we have ever done.