The Top 5 Lakes around Ottawa
Looking to visit the best lakes around Ottawa? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Ottawa’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 27, 2025
Pink Lake Lookout
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Pink Lake is not really pink, rather it is usually a lovely shade of emerald. The lake itself is named after somebody with the surname of Pink. The lake is …
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Leamy Lake Beach
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Beach, swimming, playpark for kid, bbq
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Pond View on Fortune Lake Parkway
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Normally, not worth stopping here (nor at the stop sign at the top of the Fortune Lake Parkway), but during the fall, it's one of the nicer spots for beautiful reds and oranges.
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Petrie Island Trail
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A Walk on Petrie Island
There are some 5 km of walking paths on the islands - some are loops, some require retracing steps, for a total of 6 km …
There are some 5 km of walking paths on the islands - some are loops, some require retracing steps, for a total of 6 km …
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Mud Lake Trail
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This trail encircles the important wetland of Mud Lake along hard packed dirt and boardwalks. There is a lot of wildlife here so keep your eyes peeled and you're likely …
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