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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
Read more Rideau Falls Park and Green Island Rideau Falls Park provides an impressive view of the

NCC’s guide to cycling in Ottawa–Gatineau

A post shared by Lauren E (@ottawalauren) 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
Une publication partagée par NCC-CCN (@ncc_ccn) 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,
READ MORE 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

1 January 19 2023 ROA Deck

Fall Rhapsody / Coloris automnal 14 University of Ottawa Archeology Day Event / Activité de la
-Macdonald� Core Area Plan / �Plan de secteur du cœur de la capitale� Priority 3 / Priorité no 3 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

Read more 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

: 2023-LB01 Page 3 of/de 7 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

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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 14 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