The best waterfall hikes and walks around Ottawa
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Last updated: October 12, 2025
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1. Hog's Back Falls loop from Dow's Lake / Lac Dow
8.09km
02:05
40m
40m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2. Hog's Back Falls – Hog's Back Falls loop from Mooney's Bay
11.2km
02:52
50m
50m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. ByWard Market Hall – National Gallery of Canada loop from Rideau
6.22km
01:37
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. National War Memorial Ottawa – ByWard Market Hall loop from Rideau
21.1km
05:26
100m
100m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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