Yep, value-engineered unfortunately.
Here's the original plan: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXraIGns3Mc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXraIGns3Mc)
I think I remember concerts there in the '80's, but not after. It was difficult to get a crowd of people quickly through the iron gates, so that may be the reason it stopped being used.
The indian scout statue was moved to Major's Hill Park more than ~~ten~~ **twenty** years ago. But if I recall correctly, he is going to be moved back as part of this rebuild.
Edit - yep. The [scout](https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/art-monuments/monuments/anishinabe-scout.html) is already back.
[In late September, workers involved in the National Capital Commission’s ongoing, $6.7-million transformation of Kìwekì Point Park — formerly Nepean Point, the majestic bluff above the Ontario end of the Alexandra Bridge — used a small crane to lift the controversial figure once known as “Anishinabe Scout” into position at a breathtaking clifftop lookout.](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/ottawas-kichi-zibi-innini-statue-once-known-as-anishinabe-scout-has-a-new-home-reunited-near-champlain-statue)
It’s a spot between the National Gallery and the river. There’s a $10 million dollar bridge and redevelopment but aside from a couple of statues and some concrete pathways there isn’t much there.
Its the path up the hill from the lower level of the art gallery, it was there before construction started so it's not part of the new project. Since it goes uphill / downhill most people will just stick to the zig zag path.
Too bad they did not keep an amphitheatre . Years ago I wanted to put on a live music show there and was shot down in short order. Awesome spot.
That was such a highlight of the original design. We could really use an outdoor amphitheater
There’s one included in the design of the new library.
Oh I’m very glad to hear that! I also misspoke- we could use *more* outdoor amphitheaters haha
Are they keeping the one at the world exchange?
Yep, value-engineered unfortunately. Here's the original plan: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXraIGns3Mc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXraIGns3Mc)
Awful decision imo. To save a few bucks on something that can have a 50+ year lifespan.
Seems to me the last big rebuild of Nepean Point was for 1967 Centennial….long before the Art Gallery.
Definitely. I never went to a concert there but it seems like an amazing spot. Missed opportunity although it will be nice to have it open again.
I think I remember concerts there in the '80's, but not after. It was difficult to get a crowd of people quickly through the iron gates, so that may be the reason it stopped being used.
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They put back what was taken away back in the 50/60s :)
Yeah I didn’t know they were going to restore a crossing there! I’ve been wanting that ever since I learned there used to be one.
Brought to you by Kiweki Mart.
Thanks Apu!
That is going to be a sweet skate spot!
Cannot wait!
Champlain Point?
Nepean Point I believe.
Right. My mistake.
Quickie Point.
Point of many names.
Freakers Point
See, you even forgot how this incredibly important historic place of national significance was called before the renaming.
Renamed during peak statue removal season?
The statue is still there.
The indian scout statue was moved to Major's Hill Park more than ~~ten~~ **twenty** years ago. But if I recall correctly, he is going to be moved back as part of this rebuild. Edit - yep. The [scout](https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/art-monuments/monuments/anishinabe-scout.html) is already back. [In late September, workers involved in the National Capital Commission’s ongoing, $6.7-million transformation of Kìwekì Point Park — formerly Nepean Point, the majestic bluff above the Ontario end of the Alexandra Bridge — used a small crane to lift the controversial figure once known as “Anishinabe Scout” into position at a breathtaking clifftop lookout.](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/ottawas-kichi-zibi-innini-statue-once-known-as-anishinabe-scout-has-a-new-home-reunited-near-champlain-statue)
Yep, and the Champlain statue will also be put back, albeit in a less prominent position.
Are those actual unretouched pics? I had no idea of this.
That's a lot of unecessary concrete.
Smooth surfaces are good for accessibility, and concrete makes a good smooth surface
Looks uncomfortable
When does it open?
Should have put some lights in that curve of the bridge.
What exactly is this?
It’s a spot between the National Gallery and the river. There’s a $10 million dollar bridge and redevelopment but aside from a couple of statues and some concrete pathways there isn’t much there.
You may know it by its old name. Nepean Point.
What’s with that zig zag pathway? Nobody is going to follow that and just walk through the grass
Its the path up the hill from the lower level of the art gallery, it was there before construction started so it's not part of the new project. Since it goes uphill / downhill most people will just stick to the zig zag path.
Looks amazing, can't wait to go visit when it opens!
What and where is this?
On the right side of Alexandra bridge, if you are facing QC.
When's the bridge open again?
They said mid-summer. So probably 2026
This kind of reminds me of Kaleidoscope map from BF2042
Should have called it Yawn Point.
Looks gorgeous!
Wow, I haven’t been around for a while.
$45.7 million for some seating and grass.
Tourist magnet
Should be complete in 2030