Fall Rhapsody
Major’s Hill Park during Fall Rhapsody.
Every fall, as the days get shorter and temperatures drop, vibrant colours take over Ottawa–Gatineau.
Enjoy the fall colours everywhere in the capital region from September 24 to October 23, 2022.
Enjoy a fall-themed picnic, take a family hike under colourful leaves or visit a local farm.
Keep your return time in mind, as the sun sets earlier in the fall.
Luskville Falls
Entrance to the Luskville Falls area
Luskville Falls is located in the western sector of Gatineau Park
Luskville Falls flows over the Eardley Escarpment, a unique natural habitat.
The lower part of the falls is almost vertical and, below that, a stream winds its way from the base
of the falls.
The Luskville Falls Trail
The Luskville Falls Trail is a 4.2-km loop with a 300-metre elevation gain
Chaudières Falls Park
Chaudières Falls Park is a waterfront park located on the western shore of Chaudières Island.
has a universally accessible pathway network, and stunning views of the Ottawa River and Chaudières Fall
The revitalized park at Chaudières Falls was designed with input from the Algonquin Nation to be a place
defined corridor on the roof of the new below-grade hydroelectric facility that leads directly to the falls
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Fall Rhapsody Support Officer
Gatineau Park
Volunteering at the Mackenzie King Estate
Fall
Help support NCC events and programs during Fall
Every year, fall colours attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to parks and natural spaces in the
They will welcome, inform and direct the many visitors who visit the Park during Fall Rhapsody.
Commitment and schedule
The NCC Fall
Fall Rhapsody Instagram Contest
The photo must feature the fall colours.
Rideau Falls Park and Green Island
The twin falls mark the spot where the Rideau River flows into the Ottawa River.
A Confederation Boulevard landmark, Rideau Falls Park is located at 50 Sussex Drive, a short walk from
In the 1800s, the site was an industrial area powered by the falls.
Rideau Falls Park was developed after the Second World War, when the area was acquired by the federal
Free NCC Shuttle During Fall Rhapsody
This service has ended
If you plan on visiting the parkway sector in Gatineau Park on a weekend this fall
This year, the NCC Fall Rhapsody shuttle service will be operated by a local school bus provider.
One route will be operating during Fall Rhapsody.
The accessible shuttle will be in service on the same days as the regular Fall Rhapsody shuttle, with
The Lauriault and Waterfall trails, which run along a stream, will lead you to the Bridal Veil Falls
Three tips for taking in the fall colours in Gatineau Park
residents and visitors — and for good reason — Gatineau Park often reaches visitor capacity during Fall
Those who frequent the Park on a regular basis stay away from the parkway sector on Fall
Luskville Falls, Municipality of Pontiac
This area provides access to the Luskville Falls and Church
Hill picnic areas, as well as to the Luskville Falls Trail.
The Park is a very popular destination in the fall.
You Won’t Want to Miss These Greenbelt Farms This Fall
Updated on August 31, 2022
It’s fall
Greenbelt farmers have organized many activities to make your fall outings even more cozy.
So, stop by for fresh organic produce that will make your fall meals the talk of your family and friends
Greenbelt
Fall
More news:
Fall
Views you need to see before the fall rhapsody ends
Rideau Falls
See bright colours surrounding the Rideau Falls during Fall Rhapsody.
at the falls turn even brighter colours.
Hogs Back Falls
Beautiful colours surround the Hogs Back Falls every autumn.
This is a great spot to head for a fall picnic.
Enjoy the fall colours and sound of the falls while you’re there.
Fall Rhapsody 2022: Admire the colours throughout the National Capital Region
Capital Commission (NCC) is pleased to once again be your guide to discovering the region’s stunning fall
The NCC offers several options to help you plan your fall outings.
Free NCC Gatineau Park Shuttle
This year, the NCC Fall Rhapsody shuttle service will be operated by
Visit our website for more details about the free NCC shuttle routes, stops and schedule during Fall
Gatineau Park parkways: Fall schedule
The Gatineau Park parkways fall schedule comes into effect this
Changing the Palette of the Landscape
Fall
We all know that the fall leaf colours turn the landscape from a green forest canopy to one of yellow
This species is a bog specialist which turns a brilliant gold colour in late fall.
Fall Rhapsody is the NCC’s way of celebrating the fall colours in the National Capital Region.
There are many well-maintained trails for you to experience Fall Rhapsody in the Greenbelt this fall.
Rehabilitation of the Philippe Lake campground
Summer–fall 2022
Campsites in the Philippe Lake sector will be closed as of September 6, 2022.
Summer–fall 2023
Campsites and ready-to-camp units in the Philippe Lake sector will not be accessible
Winter 2021–2022: Design phase
Summer–fall
Spring–fall 2023: Resumption of work
More details to come
Report on Activities – October 2021
Fall Rhapsody
With Fall Rhapsody underway we are operating the free shuttle bus to Gatineau Park again
Our website provides details on this and other suggestions about how to enjoy the fall colours, such
Later this fall we will start looking for ideas about a major venue for LeBreton Flats.
Commemorative Park Bench Dedication Program
Park Bench Dedication
In the fall of 2020, we launched a
We expect to see a usable draft of this guide available this fall.
Thank you. Meegwetch.
Project 16: Nepean Point rejuvenation and completion of a Rideau Canal to Rideau Falls waterfront promenade
Project 16: Nepean Point rejuvenation and completion of a Rideau Canal to Rideau Falls
Milestone Projects
Project 16: Nepean Point rejuvenation and completion of a Rideau Canal to Rideau Falls
other stakeholders to create a continuous multi-use promenade from the Rideau Canal east to the Rideau Falls
Report on Activities - September 2019
from visitors to the bistros, as well as our partners, stakeholders, and local communities — in the fall
Fall Rhapsody
The NCC will once again provide a free shuttle service into Gatineau Park from downtown
There are many other NCC properties that offer beautiful views of the Fall colours, such as Mer Bleue
throughout the fall the NCC will plant a total of 5,000 more trees at various locations on NCC lands
throughout the fall.
Accessibility in Gatineau Park
washroom facilities and outhouses near the parking lots, except for the ones at Church Hill, Luskville Falls
Summer: Gatineau Park shuttle
Fall: Free NCC shuttle during Fall Rhapsody
Sugarbush Trail
From spring until fall, Sugarbush Trail is partially accessible to wheelchair users.
Capital Pathway
From spring until fall, the 12.5-km stretch of the Capital Pathway network running
From spring until fall, users can get to these lookouts by car or shuttle bus, according to a variable
Rehabilitation of Jacques-Cartier Park South
Replacement of visible surfaces (lawn, paved paths, parking lot)
Repair of damaged infrastructure
Fall
of the Voyageurs Pathway in Jacques-Cartier Park South
Installation of fencing around lawn areas
Fall
Eardley Escarpment
toilets at the Champlain Lookout, Étienne Brûlé Lookout, Church Hill Picnic Area, and by the Luskville Falls
Champlain Lookout, Étienne Brûlé Lookout, Huron Lookout, Church Hill Picnic Area, and by the Luskville Falls
Picnic Areas: There are picnic tables and barbecues at the Church Hill Picnic Area and by the Luskville Falls
Colonel By Drive Retaining Wall Rehabilitation
Process and timeline
Spring to Fall 2021 (complete)
Rehabilitation of the highest-priority sections
The NCC installed fencing to contain stone and debris from possibly falling onto the roadway.
Leamy Lake Electrical Distribution System
Phase 1 was completed in fall 2018, and the system proved resilient during the spring 2019 flood.
Phase 2: fall-winter 2019
Replace the lighting in the parking lots with efficient LED lighting to make
50 Sussex Drive
Constructed in 2000, the building stands on a promontory at Rideau Falls—where the Rideau River empties
cleared away the remains of these mills in the 1950s to create a beautiful riverside park at the Rideau Falls
Report on Activities – January 2023
This fall, we took in feedback for the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park Plan.
We started our “Parkways Planning and Design Guidelines” this fall.
As part of Fall Rhapsody, we welcomed the return of Anishinabe Nibin (Algonquin Summer), which was organized
This fall
Report on Activities – October 2020
has been demolished and construction of a new wall is in progress, with completion expected by late fall
Most of the work related to this project will be complete this fall.
Demolition of the Astrolabe Theatre will continue throughout the fall.
Some of the benches in the Garden of the Provinces and Territories
This fall
Initial Project Description will be submitted to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada later this fall
Champlain Bridge Rehabilitation
The design has been completed and construction work will begin in summer 2022 and be completed in the fall
Phase 1: August 2022 to November 2022: Repairs to west side of the bridge
Phase 2: Spring-Fall 2023:
Repairs to the middle section of the bridge
Phase 3: Spring-Fall 2024: Repairs to the east side of
Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park Plan
In fall 2021, the NCC held a public consultation on a vision for the park and suggestions on planning
Phase 1 (completed)
Vision and guiding principles
Online public consultation: Fall
consultations: Winter 2023
Phase 3
Policies and sector plans
Public and stakeholder consultations: Fall
LeBreton Flats pathway
to the public in December 2021, following construction work which was carried out in the summer and fall
period: January 22 to February 14, 2021
Design approval: Spring 2021
Construction period: Summer–fall
2021
Open to the public: Late fall 2021
Project 10: Accessible and enhanced shorelines and green spaces
In partnership with Energy Ottawa, the NCC will create a new public park overlooking the Chaudières Falls
A new pedestrian bridge will link the falls to the north shore and to Portageurs Park.
Reconstruction of Ontario and Quebec shorelines
After emergency reconstruction work, undertaken in fall 2019 on the Ontario side, the NCC is undertaking
Summer–fall: Shoreline restoration and the reconstruction of the multi-use pathway will be completed.
There is still time to enjoy your #SummerCapital!
As we shift from summer to fall, there is still one long weekend to enjoy NCC beaches, the free transportation
While the Philippe Lake campground will be modernized beginning this fall, there is still time and availability
Fall schedule on Gatineau Park parkways
Building on public feedback, the third year of the Gatineau Park
As we roll into fall, a new schedule will take effect on September 24, 2022.
Gatineau Park Parkways Schedule
As soon as the first snow falls: You are no longer allowed to walk or cycle on the Parkways.
September 24: End of the pilot project (third year) and start of Fall Rhapsody; the parkways are open
September 25: End of pilot project (year 2) and beginning of Fall Rhapsody; the parkways are open to
September 26: End of the pilot project and beginning of Fall Rhapsody; the parkways are open to motor
Urban Parks
Gatineau, extends over 22.68 hectares, and offers breathtaking views of the Ottawa River and Rideau Falls
stroll through Hog's Back Park, and enjoy its natural beauty and the spectacular views of Hog's Back Falls
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Rideau Falls Park and Green Island
Rideau Falls Park provides an impressive view of the
NCC’s guide to cycling in Ottawa–Gatineau
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Every weekend from late spring to early fall
The park also features a beautiful terrace at the Tavern on the Falls.
Start your ride at Rideau Falls Park and Green Island by the Tavern on the Falls.
Rideau River Eastern Pathway past Vincent Massey Park and all the way to Hog’s Back Park and Hog’s Back Falls
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From late spring to early fall
Closure of a section of trail 22 in Gatineau Park
This closure is required as a safety measure, as ice falls may occur.
Gatineau Park’s in-between season
The transition between the highly popular Fall Rhapsody and the winter season gives the Park’s wildlife
As soon as Fall
Gatineau Park: list of hiking trails (spring to fall)
Gatineau Park: list of hiking trails (winter)
Report On Activities - November 2017
community of Pikwakanagan for hosting one of the Confederation Pavilions on Victoria Island this summer and fall
Plan for Canada’s Capital 2017-2067
This fall I travelled to four Canadian capitals — Charlottetown,
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Fall Rhapsody
This was again a great success, with many thousands of people visiting the
Capital Urbanism Lab
This fall’s season launched with a well-attended session on socially inclusive
The fall’s second event was a session focused on heritage, particularly the legacy of Canada’s Centennial
Gatineau Park Trail Patroller
Gatineau Park
Volunteering at the Mackenzie King Estate
Fall
kilometres on cross-country skis, snowshoes or fat bike, in winter, and hike or bike that distance in the fall
NCC Canada 150 projects create lasting legacy in the Capital
The restoration of the O’Brien House will be completed this fall and open to the public as the Canadiana
Nepean Point will conclude with a public open house and jury selection of the winning design in the fall
Special initiatives are being organized in Gatineau Park for Fall Rhapsody.
Progress Update: Implementation of the LeBreton Flats Master Concept Plan
update the public once we have determined our preferred approach, and will launch our process later this fall
Bayview O-Train stations at LeBreton Flats is well under way, and expected to be completed later this fall
Why did the snake cross the road?
Snakes often move across roads in the spring and fall.
Every week throughout the summer and early fall, Andrea and her staff monitor these boards for snakes
Report on Activities – October 2022
As part of Fall Rhapsody, this year marks the return of birch bark demonstrations and Algonquin cultural
This fall, we will also restart in-person workshops and public consultations with local communities.
drafting our next Sustainable Development Strategy for the 2023-2027 period; the Strategy will be ready in fall
Gatineau Park to integrate over 16 km to trail network
Phase 1 of this project was implemented in fall 2018, and resulted in about 10 kilometres of user-created
This four-phase project is expected to be completed in fall 2021.
Adapting to Climate Change
Later autumns
Fall will start three weeks later.
A warmer and wetter climate
Annual precipitation (spring, fall, winter) will increase by 8%.
Phase 3 (to be completed by fall 2023): The Adaptation Strategy
Volunteers
Fall
A Year in the Life of a Nature Interpreter
Fall
Fall is a very busy and exciting time of year.
We offer our three guided school programs, and contribute interpretive content to the Fall Rhapsody activities
share relevant and interesting information with the diverse audiences who come to the Park to see the fall
NCC Takes Aim at Climate Change Impacts
Next steps
Fall 2022 to Spring 2023: Development of the 10-year Climate Adaption Strategy
Summer 2023
: Public engagement on the draft strategy
Fall 2023: Completion of the Strategy
The draft strategy
Gatineau Park parking lots
Area
Pink Lake Lookout
Pink Lake Trail
Waterfall Trail
Parent Beach
La Pêche Lake
Luskville Falls
Fairbairn Heritage Harvest
Fall Rhapsody has officially arrived, and you’re invited to the Fairbairn Heritage Harvest for a fun-filled
Annual Public Meeting
projects
a question period between the CEO and members of the public
The next APM will be held in fall
Pangishimo Park
pathway network connecting the Ottawa River shoreline behind the Canadian War Museum to nearby Chaudières Falls
Winter parking lots
Hampton Park (30 spaces)
Remic (70 spaces)
Hog’s Back (front parking lot, 10 spaces)
Rideau Falls
Lusk Cave
The cave is open from spring until fall
Parking: The Parent Beach parking lot is open from spring to fall
Report on Activities - January 2019
Hog’s Back Bridge
Reconstruction of Hog’s Back Bridge will begin in the summer or fall of
Tornado Damage
Repairs continue on NCC assets damaged in last falls’ tornadoes.
Educational Programming
Last fall 65 different schools participated in the NCC’s in-class
Dusk Series: Creatures of the Night
When night falls, when the sun gives way to the moon and stars, and nocturnal animals awaken… it’s the
Rideau River Eastern Pathway Rehabilitation
Fall
Rehabilitation of the Wright-Scott House
2021: Design phase
Fall
Building improvements at the Mackenzie King Estate
2021: Planning and environmental assessment
Summer–fall
Hiking and Walking in Gatineau Park
Take in the lookout on the Lauriault Trail and, in the spring, the lovely Bridal Veil Falls.
More information and alternative routes to King Mountain
Luskville Falls
Starting Point: Luskville Falls parking lot
A 290-metre climb up
Pets are not allowed on the Pink Lake, King Mountain or Luskville Falls trails.
Closures as part of the Westboro Beach Area Redevelopment Project
pathway from the Westboro Beach parking lot to Island Park Drive
Impact: Closure
Dates: Summer 2022 to Fall
Garden of the Provinces and Territories
The construction of the Memorial to the Victims of Communism: Canada, a Land of Refuge, began in the fall
LeBreton Flats major attractions
The target date to enter into a lease agreement is fall 2023.
The NCC and CSDI will negotiate a long-term lease, with the target to sign an agreement in fall 2023.
Anishinabe Nibin (Algonquin Summer)
Join us as Gatineau Park celebrates Algonquin culture in conjunction with Fall Rhapsody.
Bank Street Underpass Multi-Use Pathway Project
Timeline
The construction work, which began in fall 2018, is now complete.
Mud Lake trail rehabilitation and pedestrian bridge replacement
Phase 1: Fall
A Continuing Conversation
Plans
Capital 2067
A Continuing Conversation
This fall
Richmond Landing Shoreline Access Improvements
About the project
The NCC began public access improvements in this area in fall 2016, with the following
It's Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season in Gatineau Park
Human presence can disturb a peregrine falcon couple, which, when agitated, could cause the eggs to fall
Frightened chicks may try to fly too soon and die as a result of falling.
Statement – Update on Encampment near Bayview Yards
Throughout the fall, the NCC collaborated with the City of Ottawa and its community partners as they
Alexandra Bridge Replacement
includes the development of conceptual design options, which will be subject to public consultations in fall
are based on the planning and design principles that were the subject of a public consultation in the fall
During the first round of consultation in fall 2020, over 3,000 participants gave feedback on these principles
More than 1,800 people took part in the fall 2021 engagement process.
Astronomy Program
outdoors at the Luskville Observatory of Astro-Pontiac; same access as the NCC picnic field and Luskville Falls
Snow removal on pathways
Laval Street
Other
The Sussex courtyards in the ByWard Market
A section of the trail near Rideau Falls
Rehabilitating Champlain Bridge to ensure resilience and safety
The second phase of construction is scheduled to begin in spring
2023 and continue until fall 2023.
The last phase is scheduled from spring to
fall 2024.
Champlain Node: Parking Lot Relocation
Construction work will be undertaken inside the park area, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm, until fall
Cynthia Street
Regional Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, past member of the Provincial Intersectoral Falls
Volunteering at the Mackenzie King Estate
Gatineau Park
Volunteering at the Mackenzie King Estate
Fall
Parliament Hill Escarpment Rehabilitation
The NCC is collaborating with federal partners on these issues, and will be undertaking work in the fall
Blasdell Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Installation
Process and timeline
Phase 1: Fall 2021 to winter 2022 (completed)
Studies
Phase 1: Winter 2022
Report On Activities - June 2018
Tavern on the Falls
This initiative follows the success last summer of the Tavern on the Hill in Major
A similar attraction will operate this summer at 50 Sussex Drive overlooking the Rideau Falls.
Picnicking
(parking lot)
Old Chelsea Picnic Area (parking lot)
Penguin Picnic Area (parking lot)
Luskville Falls
areas and outhouses are universally accessible, with the exception of those at Church Hill, Luskville Falls
Free bus service to Philippe Lake and Meech Creek Valley
partnership with Transcollines, the NCC offers free rides to Meech Creek Valley and Philippe Lake during Fall
Fall
Agriculture in the National Capital Greenbelt
We expect to have the strategy completed by fall/winter 2021–2022.
Greenbelt
Fall
Sussex Courtyards Rehabilitation Plan
approval
Summer: 100% Developed Design Approval for York and Clarendon courts and Clarendon Lane
Fall
Survey on Gatineau Park parkway use
feedback provided by participants will be considered as part of parkway programming for the spring to fall
Ecological restoration in the Lac-des-Fées Pathway area
The pathway was permanently closed in fall 2018.
Champlain Node
Shoreline attractions
Habitat improvements
View enhancement
Project Implementation
Phase 1: July to Fall
Maplelawn Garden Gardener
Gatineau Park
Volunteering at the Mackenzie King Estate
Fall
Pine Grove Wetland Enhancement Project
The project is scheduled to begin in fall
Closure of sections of the Ottawa River Pathway behind Parliament Hill
East section: Parliament Hill escarpment (winter 2023 to fall 2023)
The NCC is currently in the process
Dog Walking in Gatineau Park
ecosystems, dogs are not permitted on these trails:
Pink Lake Trail
King Mountain Trail
Luskville Falls
Trail Maintenance in Gatineau Park
Gatineau Park
Volunteering at the Mackenzie King Estate
Fall
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University of Ottawa Archeology Day Event /
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Core Area Plan / �Plan de secteur du cœur de la capitale�
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Fall
NCC Dedicates Park Bench to COVID-19 Front-Line Workers
The NCC’s Park Bench Dedication Program, which was launched last fall, provides a unique way for Canadians
Virtual Public Board of Directors Meeting
Presentation (PDF)
Submission (PDF)
Summary
The NCC will be launching a process this fall
Capital Culture Lives Here
Fall: Interested organizations were invited to submit a proposal.
2022
Winter: A partnership between
Land use plan for Ruisseau de la Brasserie (Brewery Creek)
Spring and summer 2022
Develop potential land use concepts
Hold stakeholder consultations
Fall
Volunteer maintenance safety monitor for the Rideau Canal Skateway
Gatineau Park
Volunteering at the Mackenzie King Estate
Fall
Milestone Projects
Project 16: Nepean Point rejuvenation and completion of a Rideau Canal to Rideau Falls
Maplelawn Wall Rehabilitation
April 2022Tree removal
Fall 2022 to Winter 2023Rehabilitation of the garden walls:
Excavation of a
Connecting Community to the Land
We’re offering a fall and early winter CSA starting in November.
Greenbelt
Fall
New climate projections for the National Capital Region will help in planning resilience initiatives
Key findings
The National Capital Region will become warmer in all seasons, and wetter during fall,
The calendar of the seasons will shift, with later fall and earlier spring.
Capital Pathway
Universal accessibility: From spring to fall, most of the pathways are accessible for people with a mobility
In fall
Enjoy Winter in Gatineau Park
News Release
October 20, 2022
National Capital Region — With Fall Rhapsody winding down, it’s time
The Creation of Gatineau Park
mortality during the spring nesting season, as well as during the hatching period in the late summer and fall
In the fall, visitors come to enjoy Fall Rhapsody.
NCC Bistros: Scenic Ottawa patios
Visit Tavern on the Falls and Tavern at the Gallery.
Britannia Pathway Wall Rehabilitation
Phase 2 : Fall 2022 to Summer 2023
Continue and complete the repair and replacement of the existing
Indigenous Peoples and the Capital
The Chaudières Falls, known in the Algonquin Anishinabeg language as Akikodjiwan or Kîshkâbikedjiwan,
A Capital in the Making
One of the mightier obstacles was the Chaudières Falls (Akikodjiwan or Kîshkâbikedjiwan), a place of
24 Sussex Drive
From 1893 on, his company owned all the mills east of Rideau Falls, eventually turning them into an important
In Fall
Greenbelt
Greenbelt
Fall
Site Remediation at Victoria Island
The Chaudières Falls (Akikodjiwan or Kîshkâbikedjiwan) was a place of ceremony, as witnessed by Samuel
Natural Capital: The Economic Value of NCC Green Spaces
Thursday, October 14, 2021
10:22 am
Blogs
Greenbelt
Fall
Capital Core Area Sector Plan
commemorations and public art
Completing major projects — LeBreton Flats, the islands at Chaudières Falls
Rock Climbing
Rock climbing involves risks (e.g. risk of falling) which can cause serious injury and even death.
Six things you didn’t know about tulips in Ottawa–Gatineau
Fall
After the annual plants are removed from the beds, we adjust the soil with compost, as needed.
Then, on top of the tulip bulbs, for the summer and fall displays, we plant annual flowers with shallow
Board of Directors Meeting
Next steps:
May 2020: Design competition launch
Fall/winter 2021: Presentation of design concepts to
Realty
Winter 2021: Selection of winning design
Winter 2021: NCC Board approval of winning design
Fall
developed design proposal for NCC review and ensurecompletion of City of Ottawa site plan review
Fall
NCC to rename Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway
Fall 2023: Unveiling of new signage along Parkway and final report summarizing the engagement process
Places to Visit
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
11:30 am
Fall
Sussex North Area
heritage building, situated at a prominent location on Confederation Boulevard adjacent to the Rideau Falls
Jacques-Cartier Park
In the past, this area was a place to stop and camp before portaging around Chaudières Falls.
Planning for the Region’s Transport of People and Goods
Most respondents supported the draft plan presented in the fall 2021 consultation, and agreed on key
Reimagining a vital connection: Maximizing the benefits of the Alexandra Bridge replacement
It follows an initial engagement phase in fall 2020, in which more than 3,000 participants commented
Carbide Willson Ruins
The dam and plant, its gaping windows still visible, stand near the cascading falls as a reminder of
NCC launches final consultations on draft Long-Term Integrated Interprovincial Crossings Plan
Phase 4: Final draft plan reviewed and approved by the NCC Board in January 2022
Quick facts
In fall
Greenhouse gas emissions down by 58 percent: Progress and successes of the NCC’s Sustainable Development Strategy
Tabled today at the public meeting of the NCC Board of Directors, the report follows the launch last fall
Tulip Planting Season Is Here
Step 2: Choose your tulip bulbs in early fall
Buy your tulip bulbs early for the best selection and
Indigenous Engagement
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Public events
Fall Rhapsody
Anishinabe Nibin is a special two-day event that promotes
Mud Lake
We are undertaking manual and mechanical work, which began in fall 2015 and is ongoing, to control invasive
Building LeBreton
The target date to enter into a lease agreement is fall 2023.
The target date to enter into a lease agreement for this site is fall 2023.
Report on Activies - June 2017
first public consultations regarding the renewal of the Gatineau Park Master Plan will begin in the fall
These will form the basis for futher discussions in the fall.
Enhancing Canada’s Capital Pathway Network: More Resilient, Connected and Durable
The Board’s approval of the new Capital Pathway Strategic Plan concludes a process that began in the fall
Pangishimo Park: New Shoreline Experience on Chaudières Island
pathway network connecting the Ottawa River shoreline behind the Canadian War Museum to nearby Chaudières Falls
From milking cows to wintertime fun
Buildings Review Office, the dismantling of the Dairy Building was done in sections during the summer and fall
Gatineau Park
Luskville Falls
Revitalization of the NCC River House
It will be completed by fall 2022.
National Institutions Outside the Capital Core Area
Set to open in fall 2017, it will also include the Canadian Conservation Institute.
NCC Bistro at Patterson Creek Park
In fall 2021, at the end of the operating season, the NCC launched an evaluation of the NCC Bistro program
Gatineau Park shuttle
further
The Lauriault and Waterfall trails, which run along a stream, will lead you to the Bridal Veil Falls
The Lauriault and Waterfall trails, which run along a stream, will lead you to the Bridal Veil Falls
Building LeBreton: NCC and Capital Sports Development Inc. sign memorandum of understanding about major event centre
MOU, the NCC and CSDI will also work toward the goal of signing a long-term lease agreement by the fall
Report on Activities – January 2021
The Champlain Lookout was reconstructed during the summer and fall
Flight of the Monarch Butterfly
Meech Creek Valley, near P16
trails 5 and 27, near P2
the Church Hill Picnic Area
the Luskville Falls
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
11:30 am
Fall
Road ecology and wetland improvements in Stony Swamp
Fall: Excavation to create ponds, tree planting, landscaping enhancement and environmental monitoring
07 2023 LB01 Building Le Breton Project Update
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target date for entering into a lease agreement for this project is fall
Launch of Plan of Subdivision process: Spring 2023
• Major Events Centre lease agreement target: Fall
Shirleys Bay
visit Pinewood Orchards is in September and October, when you can pick your own apples in the crisp, fall
Visiting a farm in the National Capital Greenbelt
Greenbelt
Fall
My Summer at the Greenbelt Farms
opportunity to discover for yourself what the Greenbelt farms have in store for you during the summer and fall
Responsible Trail Management in Gatineau Park
Meech Creek Valley sectors
Update: Work will resume in spring 2021
Phase 4 (upcoming: spring 2023 / fall
7 Rideau Gate
Burritt owned a woollen mill at Rideau Falls, and had decided to settle nearby.
A host of NCC projects set to entice Ottawans to get some fresh air
This past fall saw the completion of a new pathway network linking the Ottawa River Pathway to the two
Public Board of Directors Meeting
The target date to enter into a lease agreement is fall 2023.
The buzz on bees
Provide flowers throughout the whole season, as bees are active from spring to fall, depending on the
Report on Activities – June 2020
infrastructure priorities for sustainable interprovincial travel through the year 2050 will be held in the fall
Dogs on Gatineau Park Trails
Unfortunately, Mikah is not allowed to come with me on four trails:
⛔ Pink Lake Trail
⛔ Luskville Falls
Report on Activities - June 2019
The next step is to present a potential design, which we intend to do by late fall.
Report on Activities - April 2018
summer, with the intent of re-opening the parts damaged in last year’s heavy rains and flooding by the fall
Mackenzie King Estate
Parking lot P6 is the starting point for hiking trails and mountain biking trails from spring until the fall
Kingsview Park Project: More information
Why was the fence installed in May 2019 if work was not to be undertaken until the fall
Blog
Three tips for taking in the fall
You Won’t Want to Miss These Greenbelt Farms This Fall
Views you need to see before the fall
2 SJAM Board Meeting January 2023 final
Confédération en nommant l’un de ses
personnages clés
Analyse
Restoration of the park around the Chaudières Falls
Approach Approche proposée
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Project timeline Échéancier du projet
Ceremony and Public
Event (Fall
Stories of Our Past
along the old Canal Road on the east side of the Rideau Canal between Bronson Avenue and Hog’s Back Falls
Seventy-five acres of fully equipped picnic fields at Hog’s Back Falls were opened to the public in the
35 ideas for winter activities in Ottawa–Gatineau
Enjoy the beauty of frozen waterfalls at Rideau Falls Park or Hog’s Back Park.
Virtual Public Board of Directors Meeting
Starting in the fall, we will use these projections to evaluate risk and vulnerability.
The Secrets Hidden Beneath Your Feet
Mill, built in 1842 and 1851, formed part of the 19th century industrial development of the Chaudières Falls
Three Biology Projects in Gatineau Park
monitoring
common loon monitoring
Monarch butterfly monitoring
invasive alien species control
In the fall
A day in the life of a student biologist
In fall 2018 and winter 2019, my work was focused on Ontario urban lands in Ottawa.
Partnerships and Collaborations
looking for corporate partners for its signature programs, including the following:
Sunday Bikedays
Fall
Emerald Ash Borer
, and to reduce damage to ground cover by large equipment, the NCC aims to remove trees in the late fall
Management of invasive alien plants
Japanese Knotweed Control Project in Hampton Park (Ontario Urban Lands)
In fall 2020, in collaboration
Urban Design Challenge 2023
the Commonwealth Air Force Memorial, Green Island, the Fraser School House, McTaggart’s Wall, Rideau Falls
The Ottawa and Rideau rivers and Rideau Falls contribute significantly to the area's character and are
Gatineau Park day shelters
Luskville Falls
Report on Activities – June 2021
Summer progresses, new COVID-19 cases continue to fall
Trail Running with Ray Zahab in Gatineau Park
decided to stop making excuses, and joined John in Gatineau Park for a hike up the trail at Luskville Falls
Report on Activities - November 2019
Fall Rhapsody
Over eight days, almost 15,000 visitors were bused into the Park using the free shuttle
The stories of Confederation Boulevard’s past
A walk through history
This fall, Carleton University will be launching the utility box stories.
Life Below Zero
The leaves of deciduous trees fall, allowing the tree to avoid dehydration.
Indigenous engagement: Six success stories in Canada’s Capital
Anishinabe Nibin
Our next project was to organize an event celebrating Aboriginal culture as part of the Fall
6 spots for a summer picnic
Enjoy the park’s natural beauty and the spectacular views of Hog’s Back Falls and the Rideau River.
Report On Activities - January 2018
The Park was among NCC properties damaged by rainfall and flooding in the fall.
NCC will work with government to address significant infrastructure deficiency in response to Auditor General's special examination
This fall, the NCC will finalize its analysis of the resources required to restore and maintain the condition
Park Bench Dedication in Canada’s Capital Region
Installations are done twice a year, in the spring and fall.
Meech Creek Valley
Activities in Meech Creek Valley include hiking and mountain biking from spring until fall and, in winter
Virtual Public Board of Directors Meeting
The detailed design will be considered in fall 2021.
Virtual Public Board of Directors Meeting
The project team will present the final design to the Board for approval in the fall.
Building LeBreton Preliminary Master Concept Plan
application to amend the Official Plan to implement the policies in the LeBreton Flats Master Concept Plan
Fall
Bringing the Pinhey Sand Dunes back to life
which is virtually invisible on the surface of the dunes, and the antlion, which feeds on insects that fall
Major Infrastructure Projects
Work should be completed by the end of fall 2020.
Pink Lake
Normally, a lake’s water layers mix completely each year during the spring and fall, because of water
Guided Tours and activities for school groups
be a accommodated per activity, with about 30 students per guide on the trails during the spring and fall
Summer activities in the National Capital Region
Or, head to a seasonal outdoor canteen or patio — like an NCC Bistro the Tavern on the Falls or Taverns
Protecting bats
2019
9:00 am
The days are getting shorter, and the air is brisk and cool — fall
FAQ: Cross-country ski trails maintenance and grooming
recommended” (indicated with an “X”) when they cannot be mechanically groomed or when trail conditions fall
03 2022 C24 Proposal to rename SJAM
Over the course of the fall, NCC staff met with the advisory committee on two occasions
and reviewed
riverfront park, as well as stories from the
public would be tabled at the Board of Directors meeting in fall
3 2023 P182 LBP Building Rehabilitation Landscape and Building Illumination
development stage – Summer 2023
• PSPC to present the design
development to FHBRO to get their
comments – Fall
Algonquin-owned Decontie Construction wins federal contract to lead remediation of Victoria Island
The remediation work, which will begin this Fall, is expected to take about six months, and create jobs
Report on Activities – June 2022
Doors Open NCC: Later this fall, we have plans to host an exciting new event.
Urban Planning and Environmental Equity
planting and management is being undertaken in urban areas, a free shuttle service is provided during Fall
Investing in the National Capital Region’s Infrastructure
This project will be completed in fall 2020.
Okay, Google: How do I engage my community online?
On humour: Crafting messages that have been looked at and reviewed by 17 different people often fall
Report on Activities – January 2022
In 2018, the stones of the retaining wall along Colonel By Drive began to crumble and fall onto the roadway
A Living Culture and Heritage
Project 16: Nepean Point rejuvenation and completion of a Rideau Canal to Rideau Falls
There’s more to Victoria Island than meets the eye
the ravine was transformed into a timber slide, where the lumber industry could bypass the Chaudières Falls
Waterways and Shorelines
the Algonquin Anishinabeg people, and they provide striking natural settings such as the Chaudières Falls
5 2023 P261 Sussex Courtyards Draft Schematic Design
Clarendon and York Courts
Spring / printemps
2023
‒ On-site investigations
Clarendon and York Courts
Fall
Planning the Sky
These strategies fall into three categories:
Using minimal glass
2.
Open NCC
Jacques-Cartier ParkJacques-Cartier Park offers breathtaking views of the Ottawa River and Rideau Falls
News
Fall
06 2023 P261 Sussex Heritage Courtyards
corridor
between George and York streets) have deteriorated to the point of causing several trip-
and-fall
05 2023 P141 45 Sacré Coeur Site Redevelopment Plan
NCC Board of Directors approval for the Schematic Design of the NPB and
Redevelopment of the Site in fall
Transparency
In addition to these venues, programs such as Sunday Bike Days, Fall Rhapsody, as well as a variety of