Lansdowne’s many roles through the years 

Lansdowne’s many roles through the years 

As Lansdowne once again faces redevelopment, we thought it would be a good time to look back at its storied history and the many roles it has played in Ottawa over the years. These photographs were gathered and preserved by Ian McKercher of the (now inactive) Glebe Historical Society. 

067 Army, pipe band and the public at Lansdowne, facing northwest towards the Aberdeen Pavilion, ca 1916. 

079 Car race at the Ex (Central Canada Exhibition) at Lansdowne, ca 1925. 

096 North American Speed Skating Championship, 1930. Photo faces southeast from the north grandstand. The building on the far left may be a boathouse. 

137 The Ex at Lansdowne, ca 1953.