Ottawa Stadium Status
Ottawa – Frank Clair Stadium at Lansdowne Park
Ottawa received a conditional franchise in March, 2008 from the CFL on condition of the group acquiring a lease for an appropriate stadium. The deadline for this condition has since been extended. The potential ownership group has been working on saving Frank Clair Stadium and developing a plan to revitalize the stadium and park. The initial vote before council passed November, 2009, and a final vote passed council June 28, 2010 by a 15-9 vote. Many details of the plan are still to be worked out, but plans were for site construction to start by mid-2011 and a team to be fielded for the 2013 season, although it appears legal challenges may delay construction and the team will not launch until 2014. cfldb has written much on the Ottawa situation since the awarding of the franchise.
cfldb Ottawa Franchises Stadium History and Details
Frank Clair Stadium at Lansdowne Park seating chart (prior to 2007 demolition of the lower south side stands)