OAW 2025- Building Tour - Ismaili Imamat

Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat: Guided TourPresented as part of Ottawa Architecture Week 2025: Mapping the ByWard Market – Spatial Anchors & Planned Histories

Join us for a special guided tour of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, a culturally and architecturally significant building located just north of the ByWard Market. Offered in collaboration with the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, this tour invites participants to explore one of Ottawa’s most distinctive landmarks and its relationship to the surrounding urban fabric.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required due to limited capacity.

Tour Information:

• Date & Time: Saturday September 27th, Tour starts at 2:30. Please arrive ahead of time to sign in
• Location: Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive
• Registration: Required. Please cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend so we can offer your spot to those on the waitlist.
• Group Limit: Space is limited; early registration is encouraged. If registering multiple guests, please provide the names of all attendees for check-in purposes.

What to Expect:

• Guided tour of the building and grounds
• Opportunity for on-site sketching and photography
• Video recording is not permitted inside the building

Entrance Details:Access instructions will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration.

Parking:There is no on-site parking. Street parking is available in the surrounding area, including Boteler Street, Dalhousie Street, Parent Avenue, and Bolton Street. Please observe all posted parking regulations.

Learn More:To learn more about the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, visit: https://www.akfc.ca/about-us/visit-us/

Host or Publisher Ottawa Regional Society of Architects