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Britannia Cafe – Lac Deschênes Beach loop from Iris

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Britannia Cafe – Lac Deschênes Beach loop from Iris

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Britannia Cafe – Lac Deschênes Beach loop from Iris

03:04

53.1km

200m

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: May 28, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 608 m for 851 m

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 1.65 km for 129 m

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 6.77 km for 2.40 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 9.29 km for 3.56 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 38.6 km for 5.26 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 44.0 km for 2.40 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 51.3 km for 129 m

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 51.7 km for 851 m

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.00 km

Britannia Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe with treats and a wonderful affogato.

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2

4.29 km

Britannia Park

Highlight • Beach

Britannia Park is a spacious waterfront area where the Ottawa River broadens into a sweeping expanse. The park includes a sandy beach, open green space, and paved pathways that meander …

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3

5.14 km

Lac Deschênes Beach

Highlight • Beach

Go take a dip!

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4

30.9 km

South March Highlands Conservation Forest

Highlight • Forest

South March Highlands Conservation Forest is a large, ecologically diverse forested area known for its network of multi-use trails through wetlands, rock outcrops, and mature forest. The trails vary from …

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32.6 km

Monk Environmental Park

Nature Reserve

6

36.0 km

Ottawa West Loop

Highlight • Trail

7

38.4 km

Watt's Creek Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Watt's Creek Pathway follows Watt's Creek and is open to hiking, running, and biking. It's fully paved and easy to access with a stroller or wheelchair, as there is only …

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8

40.2 km

Bridge over Watt's Creek

Highlight • Bridge

This small bridge crosses Watt's Creek and gives hikers and bikers a good look down onto the dark, slow-moving waters. This creek flows for about 10 kilometres through urban Kanata.

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9

43.9 km

Wesley Clover Parks

Highlight • Camping

Wesley Clover Parks spans an impressive 200 hectares and is home to an equestrian centre, sport fields, a campground, and an education centre. The park has both public restrooms and water fountains.

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B

53.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

15.3 km

2.50 km

1.29 km

570 m

Surfaces

51.1 km

1.50 km

230 m

160 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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