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The Aberdeen Pavilion (Pavillon Aberdeen in French) is an exhibition hall in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Overlooking the Rideau Canal, it is located in Lansdowne Park, Ottawa's historic fairgrounds. For many years, the building was known as the "Cattle Castle", due to its use for the Central Canada Exhibition's agricultural exhibits and shows.
Nov 6, 2023 · At 94 metres in length, the Aberdeen Pavilion was the largest column-free space in the city. A gable roofed skylight extended above the entire length of the convex shaped roof. A massive octagonal dome, crowned by a cupola and flagpole, provided the focal point of the design.
Aberdeen Pavilion was designated a national historic site of Canada because it is the only large-scale exhibition building in Canada surviving from the 19th century. This grand exhibition building was erected in 1898 by the Dominion Bridge Company for the Central Canada Exhibition Association.
Designed by Ottawa architect Moses C. Edey and built by the Dominion Bridge Company, the Aberdeen Pavillion features a 4,000-square-metre (42,000-square-foot) floor covered by a 41-metre (135-foot) clear span steel frame. Its walls are sheathed with pressed metal exterior cladding.
Jun 9, 2024 · The Aberdeen Pavilion is a building in the heart of Ottawa. It is a heritage building and a community landmark. It also hosts the local farmers market on weekends. The Pavilion is a yellow color with light green trim. Its roof is silver.
Lansdowne has something for everyone. The Aberdeen Pavilion and Horticulture Building are home to a variety of events and activities. Other features include the civic garden, water plaza, children’s play area, skate park and skating court. Visitors are welcome to use the park daily from 5 am to 11 pm.
Jul 1, 2022 · On July 2, 1992 — exactly 30 years ago today — council voted 10-6 to rescue the Aberdeen Pavilion from oblivion. (As a bonus, it also saved the Horticulture Building from the wrecking ball.)
