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National Gallery of Canada – Alexandra Bridge loop from Walkley

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National Gallery of Canada – Alexandra Bridge loop from Walkley

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National Gallery of Canada – Alexandra Bridge loop from Walkley

02:18

38.4km

170m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.0 km for 53 m

After 35.1 km for 186 m

After 36.4 km for 69 m

After 38.2 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.01 km

Lake Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.6 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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16.6 km

National Gallery of Canada

Highlight • Monument

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

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17.1 km

Alexandra Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

(As of April 2024) - the bridge is closed but open to bikes and pedestrians. Take advantage of getting to ride on the road during this closure.

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18.2 km

View of Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Highlight • Viewpoint

20.5 km

Cormorant Island on the William Commanda Bridge

Highlight • Natural

Go early for the sunrise.

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22.5 km

Moussette Beach Park

Highlight • Beach

Parc Moussette Beach is a free waterfront park with a long stretch of sand, reaching over 400 meters, and plenty of room for large groups. There's a swimming area with …

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23.8 km

Corridor des Explorateurs Est

Forest

35.2 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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38.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.5 km

1.11 km

709 m

479 m

261 m

243 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.6 km

776 m

577 m

271 m

157 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 4 September

23°C

16°C

26 %

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National Gallery of Canada – Alexandra Bridge loop from Walkley

Lake Viewpoint

Rideau Falls

National Gallery of Canada

Alexandra Bridge

View of Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Cormorant Island on the William Commanda Bridge

Moussette Beach Park

Hog's Back Falls

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