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Rideau Canal & Ottawa River Pathway loop

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Ontario

Ottawa

Rideau Canal & Ottawa River Pathway loop

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Rideau Canal & Ottawa River Pathway loop

03:19

12.8km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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834 m

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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7.00 km

The promontories on either side of the canal are a superb viewpoint of the Ottawa River and Alexandra Bridge. The locks have historical significance dating back to the 1830s, and you can still see them in use with recreational boats.

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10.4 km

View of the Ottawa River

Highlight • Viewpoint

You have a great view of the impressive truss of Chief William Commanda Bridge as you approach along the river, especially from downtown. To your right, the urban monoliths across …

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

609 m

530 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.70 km

2.08 km

754 m

126 m

112 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 27 August

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15°C

93 %

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Commissioners Park

Rideau Canal Locks

View of the Ottawa River

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