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National Gallery of Canada – Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway loop from Moodie

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National Gallery of Canada – Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway loop from Moodie

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National Gallery of Canada – Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway loop from Moodie

03:06

52.3km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.7 km for 62 m

After 19.1 km for 160 m

After 24.0 km for 181 m

After 24.2 km for 94 m

After 27.1 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.60 km

Lac Deschênes Beach

Highlight • Beach

Go take a dip!

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17.4 km

Steam Mill Ruin

Ruins

18.1 km

National Gallery of Canada

Highlight • Monument

Nice green area. Cultural highlights and great view on Gatineau and the river

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19.3 km

Rideau Canal — Ottawa Locks

Highlight • Monument

An imposing building, which is classified as a World Heritage Site, absolutely worth seeing!

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20.7 km

A popular park trail locals love to cruise. The trail offers a scenery of well-kept parklands and watercraft activity on the canal. Well-maintained and flat. One has a choice of making it a loop, as there are paths on both sides of the canal for most of the way.

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27.1 km

Rideau Canal

Lake

28.1 km

Aberdeen Pavilion

Highlight • Monument

Check out Beandigen Cafe for great coffee nearby!

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30.5 km

Commissioners Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A peaceful park on the shores of Dows Lake in Ottawa. Every spring, the park hosts a famous tulip festival. It features walking trails and picnic areas.

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31.0 km

Dows Lake Pavilion

Highlight • Restaurant

Dow's Lake Pavilion is an iconic location on the shores of Dow's Lake on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa. Offering access to the canal, it includes restaurants with water views and numerous services related to boating activities.

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32.5 km

Hartwell Locks

Highlight • Structure

The Hartwell Locks form a historic complex on the Rideau Canal. They consist of two successive locks that allow boats of approximately 6.5 meters to be raised or lowered. They are located south of Dow's Lake, near the Carleton University campus.

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37.2 km

Carlington Woods

Forest

52.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.4 km

3.14 km

2.13 km

1.77 km

349 m

343 m

163 m

Surfaces

48.3 km

1.97 km

1.03 km

532 m

216 m

208 m

Elevation

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