Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.12 km for 8.29 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 16.1 km for 8.15 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.34 km

View of Parliament Hill from the Portage Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.05 km

Ottawa River Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Super nice pathway along some beautiful greenery & the Ottawa River to downtown Ottawa. From there the trail continues eastward across the Alexandra Bridge to Quebec.

Tip by

12.5 km

Britannia Café and Mural

Highlight • Cafe

13.6 km

Lac Deschênes Beach

Highlight • Beach

Go take a dip!

Tip by

24.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

255 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

542 m

159 m

104 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

Today

Thursday 25 December

-3°C

-18°C

59 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

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