Kìwekì Point: Honoring Indigenous History on Ottawa's Riverfront | Ottawa, Ontario

Discover Kìwekì Point in Ottawa | Nature, Culture & Indigenous Heritage

Welcome to Kìwekì Point, one of Ottawa’s newest riverfront destinations with deep roots in Algonquin Anishinabeg culture. Located along the Ottawa River.
Kìwekì Point (pronounced kee-weh-kee) means “returning to one’s homeland”—a meaningful name gifted by the Algonquin Nation.

In this video, we explore:

✅ The natural beauty of Kìwekì Point’s water views, and green space

✅ The cultural and historical significance to the Algonquin Peoples

✅ What to do and see at this peaceful urban escape in downtown Ottawa

Whether you’re a local looking for a serene nature walk, a visitor exploring Canada’s capital, or someone interested in Indigenous history and land recognition, this video is for you!



📍 Location: National Gallery of Canada - 380 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario

🗺️ Nearby Landmarks: Parliament Hill, National Gallery, Ottawa River

📸 Shot in 4K for a full immersive experience


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Video Chapters
Intro (0:00)
Footbridge - National Gallery of Canada (0:49)
View from the lookout (1:22)
Information - Kichi Zibi Statue (3:40)
Moose Sculpture (4:34)
New Seating Area (5:03)
Thunderbird Sculpture (5:21)
Ottawa River (6:00)
Samuel de Champlain Sculpture (6:20)
Otter Sculpture (7:00)
Parliament Hill (7:23)
Kichi Zibi (7:47)
Metal Tree Sculpture (8:16)
Outro (8:47)