Most interesting elevators in Ottawa-Gatineau

sseguin · #1 Posted **Aug 20, 2018, 6:45 PM**

Hello,

Would it be possible to make a list of sorts, that highlights which places in both Ottawa and Gatineau have the most interesting elevators?

To me, one of the standouts is the double decker elevators at 240 Sparks. I believe they are also the only ones with glass windows on them to see out but I could be wrong (2-3 story buildings excluded).

Does anyone know of any others?

Which place has the fastest elevators?

Thank you.

Norman Bates · #2 Posted **Aug 20, 2018, 9:16 PM**

Peace Tower. At the time it was the only elevator in the world that travelled diagonally as well as vertically.

White Pine · #3 Posted **Aug 20, 2018, 9:24 PM**

I always thought the lobby elevators in the CD Howe building looked cool. They're like glass tubes.

MountainView · #4 Posted **Aug 20, 2018, 11:14 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Pine

I always thought the lobby elevators in the CD Howe building looked cool. They're like glass tubes.

These are the ones at 240 Sparks.

I believe the passport office used to be here before it moved to Hog's Back. I remember going here as a young man and also enjoying looking at those glass tubes.

J.OT13 · #5 Posted **Aug 21, 2018, 2:12 AM**

Let's post some pictures!

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/F..._Elevators.jpg

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Location...a_Ontario.html

Uhuniau · #6 Posted **Aug 21, 2018, 5:08 PM**

RIP the London Arms elevator.