Monitor Ottawa Traffic in Real-Time
Access 500+ live traffic cameras throughout Ottawa and the National Capital Region. With a significant 9.5% increase in workers commuting outside the home in 2025, real-time visual intelligence is essential for navigating the city's expanding peak hour windows. Our interactive map provides real-time access to live street cameras and intersection feeds throughout the downtown Parliament area. View real-time conditions on the Queensway (Highway 417), Highway 416, and the interprovincial bridges to Gatineau. Complete monitoring of Canada's capital city intersections and highways. No account required—just click and start watching live traffic instantly.
VIEW OTTAWA CAMERAS →Ottawa Metro Coverage Areas
Ottawa's traffic patterns are heavily influenced by its role as the national capital, with massive government worker commutes and interprovincial crossings defining the daily flow. The Highway 417 (Queensway) corridor remains the city's primary east-west spine, handling approximately 184,000 vehicles daily at its busiest urban segments.
Highway 417 (Queensway)
250+ Live Cameras
The primary east-west spine of the city, monitoring traffic from Kanata through the downtown core to Orleans.
Highway 416 Corridor
80+ Live Cameras
Real-time monitoring of the northern link connecting Ottawa to the 401 and the US border at Prescott.
Downtown & Parliament
100+ Live Cameras
Dense coverage of Wellington Street, the Rideau Centre area, and the critical downtown surface grid.
Interprovincial Bridges
40+ Live Cameras
Monitoring the crossings between Ottawa and Gatineau, including the Macdonald-Cartier and Alexandra bridges.
Features
Interactive Map
View all Ottawa cameras on an interactive map with real-time clustering
Grid View
Browse cameras in a filterable grid with search and sort options
Save Favorites
Bookmark frequently-used cameras for quick access
Live Updates
Real-time feeds from MTO and City of Ottawa systems
24/7 Access
Monitor traffic conditions any time of day or night
Mobile Friendly
Fully responsive design works on all devices
About Ottawa Traffic Cameras
TrafficVision.Live provides free access to 500+ live traffic cameras throughout Ottawa. Our platform aggregates feeds from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) 511 system and City of Ottawa municipal cameras, giving you comprehensive coverage of traffic conditions across the region. These cameras are part of the world's largest traffic camera directory with 135,000+ live feeds from 600+ official sources.
Whether you're planning your commute, checking current road conditions, or monitoring specific areas for traffic congestion, our Ottawa traffic camera network provides real-time visibility into the region's transportation infrastructure. View live feeds from major routes including the Queensway, Highway 416, the Airport Parkway, and major arterials like Hunt Club Road and Baseline Road. In addition to highway monitoring, users can access city street cameras along Elgin Street and Bank Street to check for road-level gridlock near the downtown core.
Eastern Ontario Road Safety
In 2024, 81 people were killed in fatal collisions on roads patrolled by the OPP in Eastern Ontario. High-volume routes like Highway 417 and Highway 174 have seen several critical incidents in the 2024-2025 period, underscoring the vital role of real-time camera monitoring. Visual confirmation of actual road conditions is a key safety practice for identifying incident-related backups and navigating safely during the region's frequent winter storm events.
Build Your Ottawa Commute Dashboard
Monitor every camera along your specific route from Kanata, Orleans, or Barrhaven. Save your favorites for instant access during winter snow events.
CREATE YOUR ROUTE →Our interactive map interface lets you quickly locate cameras near your route, while the grid view provides an organized way to browse all available feeds. Build custom routes to see all cameras along your commute, save favorites for instant access, and monitor multiple areas simultaneously to make informed travel decisions.
All Ottawa traffic cameras are available 24/7 at no cost. Our platform is optimized for both desktop and mobile devices, ensuring you can check traffic conditions wherever you are.
How many traffic cameras are in Ottawa?
Ottawa features over 500 live traffic cameras available through our platform, combining provincial highway feeds and city municipal intersection cameras.
Where can I find Ottawa street cameras?
You can access live Ottawa street cameras and intersection feeds through our interactive map, which integrates both MTO highway data and City of Ottawa municipal cameras for the downtown grid.
Can I see live traffic for the bridges to Gatineau?
Yes, we provide extensive coverage of the Macdonald-Cartier, Alexandra, and Portage bridges connecting Ottawa to Quebec.
Are Ottawa traffic cameras free to watch?
Yes, all Ottawa traffic camera feeds on TrafficVision.Live are completely free to access and are available 24/7.
Do these cameras show road conditions during winter?
Absolutely. Visual confirmation of snow removal and road visibility is a primary use for the Ottawa camera network during the region's heavy winter snowfalls.
Ready to View Ottawa Traffic Cameras?
Why sit in interprovincial bridge traffic when you could have checked first? Live street cameras and traffic feeds show conditions before you commit to a route.
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