News Release
March 11, 2025
The National Capital Commission is pleased to announce the return of NCC Weekend Bikedays for the 2025 season. From May 10 to October 13, the Kichi Zībī Mīkan, the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway, and a section of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway will be reserved for active use.
The NCC Weekend Bikedays schedule has been adjusted this year to accommodate ongoing construction projects and address feedback received from communities and users.
NCC Weekend Bikedays will take place on Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday Mondays:
- On the Queen Elizabeth Driveway, from Somerset Street to Fifth Avenue, from 8 am to 8 pm
- On the Kichi Zībī Mīkan, from 8 am to 12pm
- On the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway, between St-Joseph and the Aviation Parkway from 8 am to 4 pm
Building on last year’s success, the NCC Summer Zone pilot project returns in new ways. Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a vibrant waterfront experience at Dows Lake, including a new recreational dock. Additional seating will also be available along the Rideau canal, giving the public more places to relax and enjoy the view. Follow our social media channels for details, coming soon.
“Over the past several years, the NCC has been transforming the National Capital Region’s scenic parkways and shorelines into lively destinations. Whether it be NCC Weekend Bikedays, River House or Summer Zone and the new recreational dock at Dows Lake, we are working to increase public access to the capital’s incredible shorelines and waterways.”
– Tobi Nussbaum, CEO, National Capital Commission
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