Ottawa Region Nature Trails
Welcome to Ottawa and the National Capital Region!
Ottawa is Canada’s capital, a dynamic showcase city of more than one million people. Located in Ontario at the Quebec border, it’s a place where you’ll hear English and French spoken in the streets; where you can discover Canada’s proud heritage at impressive national sites and famous landmarks, including the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). It’s a city steeped in culture, with world-class museums and galleries displaying stunning national collections and special exhibitions from Canada and around the world.
Ottawa is a destination alive with celebration, beginning each year with February’s Winterlude, continuing through May’s Canadian Tulip Festival, heating up July 1 with the biggest Canada Day celebration in the country, and going all-out with headliner summer music festivals.
This city is a uniquely beautiful place: an urban centre on the edge of nature where you can enjoy the great outdoors — just outside your hotel room, and nearby in the surrounding country side. There’s an easy cosmopolitan vibe here, and Ottawa is known for being both welcoming and walkable. Explore the distinctive local neighbourhoods, including the historic ByWard Market: by day this area boasts a bustling farmers’ market and chic shops, by night it hums with activity at the restaurants, pubs, and nightclubs.
This is also a city that enjoys the finer things in life, with a culinary community that’s earning wide acclaim, unique boutiques and shopping districts, a lively local music and art scene, and always exciting nightlife.
This is Ottawa, Canada’s capital. Come experience it for yourself.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Ottawa Region.
Link to the website for the Ottawa Region:
http://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/
Kizell Wetland
The provincially significant Kizell Wetland, which includes the area known as the beaver pond, has been integrated into the community of Kanata Lakes. Pathways have been developed on both sides of the wetland. What’s in the area: Attractions include hiking, dog...Lac des Fees Trail – Gatineau Park
Lac des Fees Trail – Gatineau Park is a great trail for birdwatching, along the shore of Lac des Fées, close to downtown . Lac des Fees Trail – Gatineau Park is just one of the many nature trails and hiking trails you can find throughout Ontario by using...Lauriault & Waterfalls Trail – Gatineau Park
Lauriault & Waterfalls Trail – Gatineau Park is a moderately challenging trail located near the Mackenzie King Estate, the loop runs a total of 4.5 kilometres. Take in the lookout on the Lauriault Trail and, in the spring, the lovely Bridal Veil Falls. Park...Lusk Caves Trail – Gatineau Park
Starting at the campground, the Lusk Caves Trail – Gatineau Park follows the shore of Philippe Lake and leads to a marble cave which is open to the public . Lusk Caves Trail – Gatineau Park is just one of the many nature trails and hiking trails you can...Luskville Falls Trail – Gatineau Park
Luskville Falls Trail – Gatineau Park is a unique ecosystem with a variety of wildlife and plant life. Scramble up the side of the Eardley Escarpment for a difficult, but rewarding, trek. Stop at Luskville Falls, a striking vertical cascade of water that pours...Marlborough Forest
What you’ll see: The Marlborough Forest is one of the most significant areas in the City of Ottawa for maintaining diversity and ecological functions. The City owns 8,149 hectares of this large natural area. It includes several different types of wetlands and a...Mer Bleue Trails – National Capital Greenbelt
Mer Bleue Trails – National Capital Greenbelt Mer Bleue is a 3,700-hectare peat bog, protected as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. The highlight of Mer Bleue is a kilometre-long boardwalk built on the bog’s surface. Interpretive...Morris Island Conservation Area
Morris Island Conservation Area. Get relief from the boredom of inner-city grind and refresh your mind with exciting new sights: ancient majestic trees, a variety of bird species and shoreline landscapes that remind you of a Group of Seven painting. Take an afternoon...Petrie Island Nature Trails
Petrie Island Nature Trails There are 7 km of walking paths on the islands – some are loops, some require retracing steps. All are easy and offer spectacular views of the Ottawa River and quiet backwaters. They are designed for casual walking and everyone is asked to...