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NCC River House – Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway loop from Lees

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NCC River House – Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway loop from Lees

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NCC River House – Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway loop from Lees

02:16

38.2km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.02 km for 186 m

After 13.7 km for 110 m

After 18.3 km for 190 m

After 26.8 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.88 km

Lake Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.10 km

Hog's Back Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This series of artificial waterfalls was created during the construction of the Rideau Canal in the early 19th century. This is where the canal separates from the river. Before their …

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10.3 km

Dow's Lake

Highlight • Lake

Spectacular view!

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13.7 km

Rideau Canal

Lake

17.7 km

Dow's Lake

Lake

29.5 km

Rockcliffe Park Bike Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Washroom facilities, water fountain, gazebo, lookout point

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30.1 km

NCC River House

Highlight • Restaurant

The NCC River House is a seasonal waterfront spot that sits right along the Ottawa River Pathway, with access to the river for swimming, paddling, and relaxing by the water. …

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33.0 km

Rideau Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Rideau Falls marks the scenic finale of the Rideau River where it drops into the Ottawa River. These twin waterfalls, were described as appearing like curtains by early French explorers, …

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35.1 km

National Gallery of Canada

Highlight • Monument

Nice green area. Cultural highlights and great view on Gatineau and the river

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36.7 km

Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • River

A popular park trail locals love to cruise. The trail offers a scenery of well-kept parklands and watercraft activity on the canal. Well-maintained and flat. One has a choice of …

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38.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.4 km

1.48 km

1.06 km

908 m

176 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.6 km

1.62 km

324 m

280 m

185 m

166 m

Elevation

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Saturday 15 August

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NCC River House – Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway loop from Lees

Lake Viewpoint

Hog's Back Falls

Dow's Lake

Rockcliffe Park Bike Path

NCC River House

Rideau Falls

National Gallery of Canada

Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway

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