Map showing the parks around Chaudière Bridge
The Chaudières Bridge is surrounded by many small parks that can be explored in a single visit. These parks offer stunning views of the Ottawa River from various vantage points. They are the perfect destination for anyone looking to enjoy the riverfront.
The Chaudières Bridge Parks are part of a larger network of recreational spaces along the Ottawa River that provide an abundance of opportunities for activities such as walking, cycling and birdwatching.
- By car: Paid parking is available at Zibi.
- Washrooms: Not currently available.
- Universal accessibility: The pathways in the parks are universally accessible, with the exception of the water’s edge at Tesasini Park. The areas between the parks are not universally accessible.
This park features impressive viewing platforms over Chaudières Falls, making it an excellent location to take in the power of the falls, especially during the spring, when seasonal snowmelt intensifies the Falls’ dramatic flow. Designed with input from the Algonquin Nation, the Park provides accessible pathways and a bridge over the intake channel.
- Location: South side of Chaudières Falls.
- Hours: Open year-round.
Named for the Algonquin word meaning "sunset," Pangishimo Park is a small and serene public green space. It features lush vegetation, art installations, a wooden boardwalk and stunning vistas of the Ottawa River.
- Location: Western shore of Chaudières Island.
- Hours: Open year-round.
Tesasini means “flat rock” in Algonquin. The park offers exposed bedrock shelves, much of which is only accessible during low water levels. It features an accessible pathway and two scenic lookouts over the Ottawa River.
- Location: North bank of the Ottawa River, next to Chaudières Bridge
- Hours: Open year-round, though access is best during low water periods.
Named for the Algonquin word meaning "sunrise," Mòkaham Park will offer incredible views of the eastern sky. The park will feature native trees and shrubs, accessible pathways and a space for small gatherings.
Design planning is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025, with work to stabilize the shoreline slated to begin in the fall of 2026. Construction will begin once this work is completed.
- Location: Eastern shore of Chaudières Island.
- Hours: Not yet open.
Revitalizing the islands and shorelines of the historic Ottawa River and increasing public access to these places are part of the NCC’s priorities.