Greenbelt
Canada's Capital Greenbelt is the most ecologically diverse area in Eastern Ontario.
Greenbelt Master Plan
Guides the preservation and use of Canada’s Capital Greenbelt.
Hiking and Walking in the Greenbelt
The Greenbelt is an excellent spot for a nature hike!
Agriculture in the Greenbelt
Farms in the Greenbelt are a symbol of Canada’s rural traditions, and they provide an example of how to practise viable and diverse agriculture in a near-urban setting. The Greenbelt also ensures that there is a space in Ottawa where farming can supply part of local food needs.
Mer Bleue
The Mer Bleue Bog in Ottawa is one of the most outstanding natural features of the Greenbelt. The 3,500-hectare conservation area has a northern ecosystem that is more typical of the Arctic than of the Ottawa Valley.
Cycling in the Greenbelt
One of the best ways to explore Ottawa and the Greenbelt is by bike.
Cross-country Skiing
Grab your skis and head out to the Greenbelt this winter!
Snowshoeing
In the Greenbelt!
Horseback Riding
In the Greenbelt there is a 9.6-kilometre trail for horseback riding.