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Embassies in Ottawa: the full list

All 131 embassies and high commissions in Ottawa, plus 7 other diplomatic and international offices, grouped into seven walking routes. Addresses checked against Global Affairs Canada's July 2026 list of diplomatic missions. Every entry has its own page with a map, the official website and what is nearby.

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Walk the routes, log each mission you see, collect stamps and badges. No app, no charge, 138 places to find.

🏛️ Sussex & the Market (14 stops, Lowertown and the ByWard Market)

Start at the US Embassy by the ByWard Market, head up Sussex Drive past Japan and the British High Commission, and come back through Lowertown. Show this route on the map.

🌉 New Edinburgh & Lowertown East (8 stops, New Edinburgh)

France and South Africa sit across from Rideau Hall's grounds. Wind through New Edinburgh to India and Slovakia, then cross back for Türkiye and Romania. Show this route on the map.

🏢 Tower Hop (61 stops, downtown Ottawa)

Downtown office towers hold more embassies than you would think. One address on Albert Street holds a dozen offices. Big points, short legs. Show this route on the map.

🌳 Sandy Hill Circuit (25 stops, Sandy Hill)

Leafy streets and grand old houses with a flag on nearly every corner. Range Road alone is worth the trip. Show this route on the map.

🏘️ Centretown & Golden Triangle (12 stops, Centretown and the Golden Triangle)

Somerset Street, Metcalfe Street and the quiet blocks near the Rideau Canal. Germany, Greece and Ukraine on the way. Show this route on the map.

☕ Glebe & Old Ottawa South (8 stops, the Glebe and Old Ottawa South)

A slow walk south along the Rideau Canal, through the Glebe to Main Street and back. Show this route on the map.

🚲 The Outer Limits (10 stops, Ottawa's outer neighbourhoods)

Island Park Drive, Rockcliffe Park and the east end. Too spread out to walk in one go, so bring a bike, a bus pass or a patient friend with a car. Show this route on the map.

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Common questions

How many embassies are there in Ottawa?

Ottawa has 131 embassies and high commissions, plus 7 other diplomatic and international offices, for 138 places to visit in total. The count comes from Global Affairs Canada's July 2026 list of diplomatic missions.

Where are most of Ottawa's embassies?

Sussex Drive, Sandy Hill and the downtown office towers hold most of them. One tower on Albert Street alone has a dozen diplomatic offices. The rest are spread through Centretown, New Edinburgh, the Glebe and Rockcliffe Park.

Can I visit an embassy in Ottawa?

You can walk past any of them from the public sidewalk, which is all Embassy Hunt asks you to do. Going inside is different: embassies handle visas and consular services by appointment, and most do not take drop-in visitors. Never photograph security staff or enter the grounds.

What is the difference between an embassy and a high commission?

They do the same job. Commonwealth countries call their missions to each other high commissions, so Ottawa has 30 high commissions from countries such as the United Kingdom, India, Australia and Nigeria, alongside 101 embassies.

Is Embassy Hunt free?

Yes. Embassy Hunt is free, has no ads, and needs no app. Pick a traveller name and a 4-digit PIN, then log each embassy you walk past on your phone.

How long does an embassy walk take?

The short routes take about an hour. Sussex and the Market is 14 stops, Sandy Hill is 25, and the downtown Tower Hop packs 61 offices into a few blocks. The outer route is best by bike.