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Capital Pathway

December 20, 2023

45°25′35″N 75°41′57″W / 45.426498°N 75.699109°W / 45.426498; -75.699109

Capital Pathway
A section of the Ottawa River Pathway near the Canadian War Museum
Length220 km (140 mi)
Location
Trailheads
UseWalking, jogging, bicycling and dog walking
Sights
Hazards
  • Crosses city transit in Ottawa's west end
  • Not illuminated at night
  • Poison ivy along Ottawa River
Maintained byNational Capital Commission
Websitencc-ccn.gc.ca/places/capital-pathway

The Capital Pathway, also known informally as the Bike Path, is a 220-kilometre (140 mi) recreational pathway interlinking many parks, waterways and sites in Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec.[1] Most of the pathway is paved, and allows an almost continuous route through the National Capital Region.

The pathway was mostly the work of the National Capital Commission (NCC), a crown corporation created in 1959. The trail, which includes the Rideau Canal Pathway, the Ottawa River Pathway, and the Rideau River Pathway extends in all directions to the limits of the city of Ottawa and extends northward into Gatineau Park's lakes.

History edit

The Capital Pathway was a project of the National Capital Commission as part of their improvements to the National Capital Region. The NCC was created by an act of parliament in 1959.​ [2] The first section built was the Ottawa River Pathway in the early 1970s.[3]

The majority of the pathway continues to be maintained by the NCC.[4]

The section of the Ottawa River Pathway between Acres Road and Moodie Drive was paved in 2009.[5]

Routes edit

Ottawa River Pathway edit

The Ottawa River Pathway runs along the south bank of the Ottawa River. In the east, it goes to the beach at Petrie Island at Tenth Line Road and the Ottawa River. Going westward, it meets up with the pathway along the Aviation parkway which is at the Aviation Museum. Further along, it becomes a part of the Trans Canada Trail / The Great Trail as it winds through Rockcliffe Park to the residence of the Prime Minister at 24 Sussex Drive and Rideau Hall the residence of the Governor General. It then passes Major's Hill Park (near the bridge) on towards the back side of Parliament Hill where it bypasses the pathways on the Rideau Canal.[6]

Moving westward, it bypasses the War Museum in LeBreton Flats and goes to first Westboro Beach, then Brittania Beach, Moodie Drive and beyond to end at Shirleys Bay.[7] As of 2023, the Chief William Commanda Bridge provides a connection to Gatineau.

Rideau Canal Pathway edit

 
Cyclists riding on the Rideau Canal Pathway

The most well known of all the sections of the Capital Pathway is the Rideau Canal section. Its downtown location attracts tourists and residents, frequently used for walking, cycling, and running. It continues to be popular in the winter, as the Rideau Canal is widely known as one of the longest skating rinks in the world, with 6 to 8 km of skatable surface on most days in January.

The Rideau Canal Pathway's most northerly point is where the canal empties into the Ottawa River. Immediately beside the locks is the Bytown Museum. There actually are two separate paths, on each side of the canal. One encircles Dow's Lake and path users frequently cross to the other side near Carleton University, just south of the lake.

The trail extends to Hog's Back Falls which also provides a crossing. This is the point where the canal meets the Rideau river and the trail continues on its east side until Mooney's Bay Park. South of that it resumes, continuing to Ottawa's south boundary.

Rideau River Pathway edit

The Rideau River Pathway pathway is almost unknown by tourists but frequented by residents. It starts at Rideau Falls where the Rideau River meets the Ottawa River. It goes southward through New Edinburgh then along Riverside Drive until it reaches Billings Bridge. Here is a park where ducks frequent. From Billings Bridge, it continues south until it meets up with the Rideau Canal at the Hog's Back Falls. The more well-known part is on the east side of the Rideau River.

Other routes edit

Besides the Rideau Canal Pathway, Ottawa River Pathway, and Rideau River Pathway, the following pathways are also part of the Capital Pathway in Ottawa:

  • Watts Creek Pathway
  • Pinecrest Creek Pathway
  • Experimental Farm Pathway
  • Aviation Pathway
  • Greenbelt Pathway

The Capital Pathway also include several routes in Quebec. Aylmer is home to an effective and generally well-maintained network of bicycle paths that encircle the central portion of the area and run past many scenic locations, such as the Aylmer Marina and the Deschênes Rapids.

The bike trail becomes very steep going northwards into Gatineau Park. Pink Lake is directly on the path. Other lakes such Kingsmere Lake are accessible. The Champlain Lookout provides a good view of lands to the west of the city of Ottawa from a high elevation.

Safety edit

Despite the National Capital Region having a very low crime rate, attention has been given to safety on the pathway. The pathway is dark at night, has places where traffic may be hazardous, and has been involved in the investigation of more than one homicide.

The Pathway patrol is a volunteer organization based in Ottawa. Trained volunteer patrollers cycle, in-line skate, or walk along Ottawa's recreational pathways to promote active living, improve safety and security, and to encourage courtesy among all users. Areas patrolled span the NCC pathways in the west from Andrew Haydon Park through Britannia Park, east along the Ottawa River Pathway to Petrie Island, the Rideau Canal (downtown to Mooney's Bay), the Rideau River (Sussex Drive to Mooney's Bay) and within City of Ottawa parks in the Greenboro area. In 2010, Kanata was added to the patrol region.

In 2003, Ardeth Wood disappeared from a pathway near Rockcliffe Parkway starting a large search effort, and resulting in a homicide conviction. There have also been more than one criminal incident on pathways in Gatineau.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ . National Capital Commission. 2010-06-10. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
  2. ^ "Appointments to National Capital Commission Announced". canada.ca. 2007-03-07. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  3. ^ "The Ottawa River Recreational Pathway" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-08-26.[dead link]
  4. ^ . Canadascapital.gc.ca. 2010-07-23. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2011-08-26.
  5. ^ "Cycling from Ottawa to Stittsville". Gobiking.ca. Retrieved 2011-08-26.
  6. ^ "Ottawa River Pathway: Eastern Section". AllTrails.com. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Ottawa River Pathway Western Section". AllTrails.com. Retrieved 7 September 2020.

External links edit

  • Official website
  • Cycling - City of Ottawa
  • Ottawa’s Multi Use Pathway Pocket Map Version (hansonthebike.com)
  • Citizens for Safe Cycling - Ottawa's bicycle advocacy group since 1983-4
  • Map My Ride shows cycling trails mapped by registered users
  • Bikemap.net - User recommended cycling routes and bike maps for in and around Ottawa
  • GoBiking.ca - Cycling in Ottawa-Gatineau (including Ontario and Quebec and beyond)
  • Ottawa Bicycle Club
  • Explore Ontario by Bike - Ottawa
  • Wayne Scanlan. "5 must-try summer bike rides around Ottawa". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
External videos
  "Ottawa, the Cyclist's City" on YouTube, Ottawa Tourism, 2012

December 20, 2023
capital, pathway, 426498, 699109, 426498, 699109, section, ottawa, river, pathway, near, canadian, museumlength220, locationottawa, ontario, gatineau, quebectrailheadswest, shirleys, ottawa, river, east, canaan, road, ottawa, river, beyond, ottawa, city, limit. 45 25 35 N 75 41 57 W 45 426498 N 75 699109 W 45 426498 75 699109 Capital PathwayA section of the Ottawa River Pathway near the Canadian War MuseumLength220 km 140 mi LocationOttawa Ontario Gatineau QuebecTrailheadsWest Shirleys Bay at the Ottawa River East Canaan Road at the Ottawa River and beyond Ottawa city limits North Pink Lake Gatineau Park South Dilworth Street at the Rideau River and beyond Ottawa city limitsUseWalking jogging bicycling and dog walkingSightsCanadian War Museum Mooney s Bay beach Brittania beach Rideau Canal National Arts Centre Parliament Hill Chateau Laurier Notre Dame Basilica Byward Market National Gallery of Canada Royal Canadian Mint Ottawa City Hall 24 Sussex Drive and Rideau Hall National Aviation Museum Museum of Civilization Casino du Lac Leamy Gatineau ParkHazardsCrosses city transit in Ottawa s west end Not illuminated at night Poison ivy along Ottawa RiverMaintained byNational Capital CommissionWebsitencc ccn wbr gc wbr ca wbr places wbr capital pathwayThe Capital Pathway also known informally as the Bike Path is a 220 kilometre 140 mi recreational pathway interlinking many parks waterways and sites in Ottawa Ontario and Gatineau Quebec 1 Most of the pathway is paved and allows an almost continuous route through the National Capital Region The pathway was mostly the work of the National Capital Commission NCC a crown corporation created in 1959 The trail which includes the Rideau Canal Pathway the Ottawa River Pathway and the Rideau River Pathway extends in all directions to the limits of the city of Ottawa and extends northward into Gatineau Park s lakes Contents 1 History 2 Routes 2 1 Ottawa River Pathway 2 2 Rideau Canal Pathway 2 3 Rideau River Pathway 2 4 Other routes 3 Safety 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory editThe Capital Pathway was a project of the National Capital Commission as part of their improvements to the National Capital Region The NCC was created by an act of parliament in 1959 wbr 2 The first section built was the Ottawa River Pathway in the early 1970s 3 The majority of the pathway continues to be maintained by the NCC 4 The section of the Ottawa River Pathway between Acres Road and Moodie Drive was paved in 2009 5 Routes editOttawa River Pathway edit The Ottawa River Pathway runs along the south bank of the Ottawa River In the east it goes to the beach at Petrie Island at Tenth Line Road and the Ottawa River Going westward it meets up with the pathway along the Aviation parkway which is at the Aviation Museum Further along it becomes a part of the Trans Canada Trail The Great Trail as it winds through Rockcliffe Park to the residence of the Prime Minister at 24 Sussex Drive and Rideau Hall the residence of the Governor General It then passes Major s Hill Park near the bridge on towards the back side of Parliament Hill where it bypasses the pathways on the Rideau Canal 6 Moving westward it bypasses the War Museum in LeBreton Flats and goes to first Westboro Beach then Brittania Beach Moodie Drive and beyond to end at Shirleys Bay 7 As of 2023 the Chief William Commanda Bridge provides a connection to Gatineau Rideau Canal Pathway edit nbsp Cyclists riding on the Rideau Canal PathwayThe most well known of all the sections of the Capital Pathway is the Rideau Canal section Its downtown location attracts tourists and residents frequently used for walking cycling and running It continues to be popular in the winter as the Rideau Canal is widely known as one of the longest skating rinks in the world with 6 to 8 km of skatable surface on most days in January The Rideau Canal Pathway s most northerly point is where the canal empties into the Ottawa River Immediately beside the locks is the Bytown Museum There actually are two separate paths on each side of the canal One encircles Dow s Lake and path users frequently cross to the other side near Carleton University just south of the lake The trail extends to Hog s Back Falls which also provides a crossing This is the point where the canal meets the Rideau river and the trail continues on its east side until Mooney s Bay Park South of that it resumes continuing to Ottawa s south boundary Rideau River Pathway edit The Rideau River Pathway pathway is almost unknown by tourists but frequented by residents It starts at Rideau Falls where the Rideau River meets the Ottawa River It goes southward through New Edinburgh then along Riverside Drive until it reaches Billings Bridge Here is a park where ducks frequent From Billings Bridge it continues south until it meets up with the Rideau Canal at the Hog s Back Falls The more well known part is on the east side of the Rideau River Other routes edit Besides the Rideau Canal Pathway Ottawa River Pathway and Rideau River Pathway the following pathways are also part of the Capital Pathway in Ottawa Watts Creek Pathway Pinecrest Creek Pathway Experimental Farm Pathway Aviation Pathway Greenbelt Pathway The Capital Pathway also include several routes in Quebec Aylmer is home to an effective and generally well maintained network of bicycle paths that encircle the central portion of the area and run past many scenic locations such as the Aylmer Marina and the Deschenes Rapids The bike trail becomes very steep going northwards into Gatineau Park Pink Lake is directly on the path Other lakes such Kingsmere Lake are accessible The Champlain Lookout provides a good view of lands to the west of the city of Ottawa from a high elevation Safety editDespite the National Capital Region having a very low crime rate attention has been given to safety on the pathway The pathway is dark at night has places where traffic may be hazardous and has been involved in the investigation of more than one homicide The Pathway patrol is a volunteer organization based in Ottawa Trained volunteer patrollers cycle in line skate or walk along Ottawa s recreational pathways to promote active living improve safety and security and to encourage courtesy among all users Areas patrolled span the NCC pathways in the west from Andrew Haydon Park through Britannia Park east along the Ottawa River Pathway to Petrie Island the Rideau Canal downtown to Mooney s Bay the Rideau River Sussex Drive to Mooney s Bay and within City of Ottawa parks in the Greenboro area In 2010 Kanata was added to the patrol region In 2003 Ardeth Wood disappeared from a pathway near Rockcliffe Parkway starting a large search effort and resulting in a homicide conviction There have also been more than one criminal incident on pathways in Gatineau See also edit nbsp Ontario portalCycling in Canada Greenbelt Ottawa List of cyclewaysReferences edit The Capital Pathway National Capital Commission National Capital Commission 2010 06 10 Archived from the original on 2011 07 08 Retrieved 2010 06 23 Appointments to National Capital Commission Announced canada ca 2007 03 07 Retrieved 2019 06 01 The Ottawa River Recreational Pathway PDF Retrieved 2011 08 26 dead link The Capital Pathway National Capital Commission Canadascapital gc ca 2010 07 23 Archived from the original on 2011 07 08 Retrieved 2011 08 26 Cycling from Ottawa to Stittsville Gobiking ca Retrieved 2011 08 26 Ottawa River Pathway Eastern Section AllTrails com Retrieved 7 September 2020 Ottawa River Pathway Western Section AllTrails com Retrieved 7 September 2020 External links editOfficial website Cycling City of Ottawa Ottawa s Multi Use Pathway Pocket Map Version hansonthebike com Citizens for Safe Cycling Ottawa s bicycle advocacy group since 1983 4 Map My Ride shows cycling trails mapped by registered users Bikemap net User recommended cycling routes and bike maps for in and around Ottawa GoBiking ca Cycling in Ottawa Gatineau including Ontario and Quebec and beyond Ottawa Bicycle Club Explore Ontario by Bike Ottawa Wayne Scanlan 5 must try summer bike rides around Ottawa Ottawa Citizen Retrieved April 24 2020 External videos nbsp Ottawa the Cyclist s City on YouTube Ottawa Tourism 2012 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Capital Pathway amp oldid 1186819860, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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