Downtown Ottawa is the central area of
Ottawa,
Ontario,
Canada. Like other downtowns it is the commercial and economic centre of the city. It is sometimes referred to as the Central Business District and contains Ottawa's financial district. It is bordered by the
Ottawa River to the north, the
Rideau Canal to the east, Gloucester Street to the south and
Bronson Avenue to the west. This area and the residential neighbourhood to the south are also known locally as 'Centretown'. The total population of the area is 4123 (2011 Census).