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

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Ottawa

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

Moderate

4.7

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294

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

02:16

38.9km

170m

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: August 14, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.45 km for 451 m

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 31.7 km for 3.31 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

375 m

Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • River

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 …

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2

2.07 km

National Gallery of Canada

Highlight • Monument

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

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3

2.54 km

Alexandra Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

(As of April 2024) - the bridge is closed but open to bikes and pedestrians. Take advantage of getting to ride on the road during this closure.

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4

3.65 km

View of Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

7.78 km

Moussette Beach Park

Highlight • Beach

Parc Moussette Beach is a free waterfront park with a long stretch of sand, reaching over 400 meters, and plenty of room for large groups. There's a swimming area with …

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6

9.35 km

Champlain Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Spanning the Ottawa River between Ottawa and Gatineau, the Champlain Bridge provides wide views across one of Canada's most important waterways. From here you can watch boats navigating the river, …

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7

14.6 km

Deschênes Rapids

Highlight • River

Nice place to relax

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8

19.8 km

Parc des Cèdres

Highlight • Beach

A ride in the Forest Boucher trails is recommended.

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23.8 km

Parc Riverain

Nature Reserve

B

38.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

1.11 km

131 m

Surfaces

36.6 km

838 m

757 m

667 m

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Wednesday 19 August

23°C

16°C

91 %

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