Bike or Walk along the Ottawa River
Ottawa River Pathway (West End)
Why locals love it
The Ottawa river is beautiful any time of the year. This pathway allows bikers and pedestrians to follow the river from the west end to the the heart of the city. It runs past rapids, beaches, the War Museum, the Supreme Court, and Parliament Hill before passing over the Rideau Canal locks and climbs a steep hill to Majors Hill Park.
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Why you should visit it
In Ottawa there are several dedicated bike paths. This one is particularly scenic. The view from the pathway is beautiful. The terrain is mostly flat and you have the best view of the acclaimed Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau. Near the Remic Rapids parking lot John Ceprano has made rock balance art for years.
Special tip
Bicycle rentals are available under the Plaza Bridge beside the Chateau Laurier Hotel. A Cycling Map is available at City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue W.