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Rideau Falls – Ottawa Sign loop from Vanier

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Rideau Falls – Ottawa Sign loop from Vanier

Hard

101

runners

Rideau Falls – Ottawa Sign loop from Vanier

02:03

19.5km

140m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.21 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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2

9.14 km

Canadian Museum of History

Highlight • Historical Site

Worth seeing!

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3

10.0 km

Portage Bridge viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint looks out over the Ottawa River from the Portage Bridge, which connects Ottawa with Gatineau. Built in 1973, the bridge crosses the river just west of Parliament Hill …

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4

10.7 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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11.7 km

Parliament Hill

Highlight • Monument

6

12.0 km

Fairmont Château Laurier

Highlight • Monument

The Fairmont Château Laurier is a 660,000-square-foot (61,000 m2) hotel with 429 guest rooms in the downtown core of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, located near the intersection of Rideau street and …

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12.0 km

View of the Ottawa Locks

Highlight • Viewpoint

We have a beautiful view from the bridge over the Rideau Canal and its eight locks. They date from the early 19th century.

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8

12.5 km

Ottawa Sign

Highlight • Monument

Like almost every city these days, Ottawa also has a lettering.

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19.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.47 km

5.74 km

2.28 km

1.08 km

1.02 km

887 m

Surfaces

9.72 km

7.93 km

724 m

539 m

326 m

239 m

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