Britannia Conservation Area is a 79 hectare patch of wilderness in the middle of an urban setting, Britannia Conservation Area is an amazing area of forest and wetlands. It is home to a pond called Mud Lake and hundreds of species of wildlife, with raccoons, frogs, turtles and foxes. This is prime birding territory, with thousands of birdwatchers coming each year to observe hundreds of different species. A walk through this easy-to-access natural area provides an exciting escape from city life.
What’s in the area:
• An easy network of trails surrounding Mud Lake providing several trail branches, boardwalks, and views of the lake and the Ottawa River
• Pleasant forest experience with very old tall pines
• Britannia Conservation Area is one of the best places in Ottawa to photograph birds, including the spectacular wood duck
• Parking and washrooms in Britannia Park
• Accessible by bicycle and OC Transpo Route 16
Getting There:
Exit at Pinecrest Road (exit 129) off the Highway 417. Go north on Pinecrest, then turn right (east) onto Richmond Road. After Richmond crosses Carling Avenue, turn left (north) onto Poulin Avenue. Poulin intersects with Britannia Road. Turning right onto Britannia will take you to Cassels Street. Parking is available on Cassels Street.
Link to trail map: https://documents.ottawa.ca/sites/default/files/documents/Britannia_Conservation_Area_accessible_en.pdf
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE
Region(s): Ottawa RegionNearby towns and cities: Ottawa
Trail feature tags: Boardwalk
Britannia Conservation Area characteristics
Length: 3-5 km of trailsDifficulty: Easy (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Boardwalks and Natural
Trail use: Hiking and Cycling
Accessibility Notes: wheelchair accessibility unknown
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported
Amenities: washrooms
Contact:
City of Ottawa 613-580-2400
Find it: 2731 Cassels St, Ottawa
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 45.3740060
Longitude: -75.7949690
