Ottawa Mission, TheDigital Doors Open Ottawa
- In-person
- Digital Doors Open
- Full wheelchair access
- Guided tours available
- Kid-friendly
- Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
- Washrooms
- Videos
- Virtual tours
The Ottawa Mission, established in 1906, has been at this location since 1912. It comprises a small network of buildings, including the 1861 grey stone building that was designated in 1991. The red-brick structure is the main shelter building where the dormitories are located. Modern extensions have been added over the years, including a hospice, health clinic and learning centre.
Since 1906, The Ottawa Mission has been serving the homeless, the hungry and the lost by providing food, clothing, shelter and skills. In 2019-20, The Ottawa Mission provided emergency shelter to an average of 197 men each night and served an average of 1,422 meals every day. As the oldest and most progressive homeless shelter in the community, The Ottawa Mission also provides health services, mental health and addiction treatment programs, hospice care, dental services, housing services, educational support, job training, spiritual care and clothing to thousands in need in the Ottawa community. In September 2020, The Ottawa Mission marked the one-millionth hour that the shelter has been in existence since its founding in 1906. In 2019, The Ottawa Mission became a housing-focused shelter – reflective of its commitment to a home for everyone as a human right – with the launch of a new housing department. As part of Digital Doors Open, take a virtual tour of the site through the video below.
Architecture
Year built: Established in 1906; 1861 (oldest building of the complex)Dates/hours open
Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 07, 04:00pmSaturday only: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.