The 2025 season of the NCC Weekend Bikedays is over.
The 2025 season of NCC Weekend Bikedays is over. Thank you for a great season!
From May to October, the NCC periodically reserves some of its parkways in Ottawa for active use as part of the NCC Weekend Bikedays program. Whether you’re biking, walking, in-line skating, using a wheelchair, or pushing a stroller, this program is for you!
NCC Weekend Bikedays are a great opportunity to experience the beauty of the National Capital Region in a fun, safe, and environmentally friendly way.
In 2025, NCC Weekend Bikedays will run on the following parkways from May 10 to October 13, on Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays.
Kichi Zībī Mīkan
The Kichi Zībī Mīkan runs along the south side of the Ottawa River, just west of the downtown core. It winds its way past popular shoreline destinations such as Remic Rapids Park, Bate Island, Westboro Beach, Deschênes Rapids Lookout and Mud Lake.
- Hours: 8 am to noon*
- Location: Both westbound lanes, from Vimy Place to Carling Avenue (9 km)
The NCC Bistro at Remic Rapids Park and its associated parking lot will be accessible during NCC Weekend Bikedays. This park is enterable by car via the Kichi Zībī Mīkan (east) or Goldenrod Driveway.
Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway
The Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway runs along the south side of the Ottawa River, just east of the downtown core. It is connected to the Capital Pathway network, which leads to beautiful views of the Ottawa River and to the NCC River House (3 km).
- Hours: 8 am to 4 pm*
- Location: Both lanes, from Aviation Parkway to St. Joseph Boulevard in Orléans (8 km)
Queen Elizabeth Driveway
The Queen Elizabeth Driveway runs along the west side of the Rideau Canal. It is connected to the Capital Pathway network, which leads to nearby Patterson Creek Park and Commissioners Park.
- Hours: 8 am to 8 pm*
- Program hours will be extended to 9 pm on Saturdays from July 12 to August 30.
- Location: Both lanes, from Fifth Avenue to Somerset Street (2.4 km)
* Important: Participants must exit the parkways at the indicated time. It can take up to one hour to safely clear the parkways. Private vehicle access will be restored no later than one hour after the scheduled end time of NCC Weekend Bikedays.
During NCC Weekend Bikedays, the parkways are available to all active users, whether they’re on wheels or on foot. Please be respectful of others: ride at safe speeds, be predictable, and share the path.
Since 1970, the NCC has created car-free experiences on the Capital’s scenic parkways, an initiative that has been replicated in many cities around the world.
Today, the NCC Weekend Bikedays program makes nearly 20 kilometres of parkways available to thousands of people who enjoy seeing the Capital Region from a different perspective and in a fun and environmentally friendly way.