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Deschênes Rapids – Chief William Commanda Bridge loop from Parliament

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Deschênes Rapids – Chief William Commanda Bridge loop from Parliament

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259

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Deschênes Rapids – Chief William Commanda Bridge loop from Parliament

01:35

35.5km

150m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.13 km for 451 m

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 28.2 km for 451 m

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 32.1 km for 308 m

Closed: • November 11-April 30 (otherwise open)

After 32.4 km for 549 m

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.00 km

Parliament Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

Parliament Hill is an iconic landmark over the Ottawa River, right in the center of downtown Ottawa. Its striking Gothic Revival buildings are surrounded by beautifully landscaped lawns, pathways, and …

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2

5.76 km

Voyageurs Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Managed by the National Capital Commission the Voyageurs Trail follows a path that has been travelled by First Nations people since time immemorial. Today it serves as a scenic route …

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3

7.02 km

Champlain Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Spanning the Ottawa River between Ottawa and Gatineau, the Champlain Bridge provides wide views across one of Canada's most important waterways. From here you can watch boats navigating the river, …

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4

12.1 km

Deschênes Rapids

Highlight • River

Nice place to relax

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5

17.3 km

Parc des Cèdres

Highlight • Beach

Nice beach! Picnic tables in the shade. Eat your lunch, have a swim and climb back on your bike for more!

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21.3 km

Parc Riverain

Nature Reserve

7

31.4 km

Cormorant Island on the William Commanda Bridge

Highlight • Natural

Go early for the sunrise.

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8

31.6 km

Chief William Commanda Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Go early to see a beautiful sunrise.

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9

32.6 km

Chief William Commanda Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A short spur leads onto this restored former railway bridge, now open to walkers and cyclists. Built in 1880, the steel truss structure crosses the Ottawa River via Lemieux Island …

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B

35.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.0 km

1.60 km

702 m

602 m

452 m

189 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

1.39 km

420 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

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