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 signs tell the story of this unique subarctic landscape. The area features a picnic shelter, a winter bird-feeding station, and a variety of ski and hiking trails. At nearby Carlsbad Springs, a provincial heritage site, you will find a picnic area, a short walking
trail and the remains of a health spa.
At Mer Bleue there are 22.8 kilometres of hiking trails. A great hike is the six-kilometre forest trail that goes up to a sandy escarpment that overlooks the bog. The Mer Bleue Bog Trail is a boardwalk that allows you to explore the heart of the bog and discover its many interesting facets.
GPS Coordinates
Trail 50 , Parking lot 20 or 23, 6.3 km, On leash dog walking April 15 to Nov 30, 5375 Dolman Ridge Rd, Ottawa
45.409011 -75.547378
Dewberry Trail , Parking lot 23, 1 km, No dogs allowed year round, 5375 Dolman Ridge Rd, Ottawa
45.409011 -75.547378
Trail 51, Parking lot 20, 7.5 km, On leash dog walking April 15 to Nov 30, Anderson Rd, Ottawa
45.404959 -75.558965
Trail 53 , Parking lot 21 or 22, 6.7 km, On leash dog walking April 15 to Nov 30, 4988 Ridge Rd, Ottawa
45.392528 -75.550751
Bog Trail, Parking lot 22, 1.2 km, No dogs allowed year round, 5372 Ridge Rd, Ottawa
45.395084 -75.513322
Carlsbad Springs Trail 6149 Russell Rd, Ottawa
45.374775 -75.476675
Link to trails map:
https://ncc-website-2.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/MerBleue_Brochure.pdf?mtime=20190612090003
Link to NCC trails map and brochure: https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/trail-map?activity=Walking_Hiking&difficultyEasy=false&difficultyMedium=false&difficultyHard=false&lengthShort=false&lengthMedium=false&lengthLong=false
Mer Bleue Trails – National Capital Greenbelt is just one of the many nature trails and hiking trails you can find throughout Ontario by using the search features of OntarioNaturetrails.com
Region(s): Ottawa RegionNearby towns and cities: Ottawa
Trail feature tags: Boardwalk | Bog | Interpretive signage | nature trail
Mer Bleue Trails – National Capital Greenbelt characteristics
Length: 22.8 km of trailsDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Boardwalks and Natural
Trail use: Hiking, Cross-country skiing, and Snowshoeing
Accessibility Notes: Bog Trail is wheelchair accessible
Fees: none
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported.
Amenities: picnic tables & washrooms
Attractions: Boardwalks, bog, interpretive signage
Contact:
National Capital Commission 613-239-5000
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 45.3950840
Longitude: -75.5133220
