Ten of the decisions that made Ottawa

Where to build a hospital, hockey rink or light rail line are the kinds of decisions that can resonate in a city for decades. Some choices change a place forever. Here are 10 key decisions that established Ottawa’s character — and propelled its growth to one million …
1. To found Wright’s Town at Chaudière Falls (1800)
Portrait of Philemon Wright by John James
Philemon Wright’s decision to launch a settlement on the north side of the Ottawa River, next to Ch