The Temple of the Holy Mother of God

The Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Mother of God was built in the capital of Canada in 1988. The construction of the church was completed for the celebration of the 1000th anniversary of the baptism of Rus, which was a significant event for Orthodox Christians in Ottawa. Funds for the construction of the temple were provided by parishioners who are Russian immigrants of different waves. On the lower floors of the temple is the largest Orthodox library in Russian.

There is also a bookstore, one of the few that provides spiritual literature in Slavic languages. Under the protection of the temple is located nearby St. Vladimir senile house, providing housing on preferential terms for elderly citizens.