Hiking and Walking in the Greenbelt
The Greenbelt is an excellent spot for a nature hike!
Responsible Trail Management in Gatineau Park
Gatineau Park offers some 200 kilometres of official trails for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing and skiing. But it also has an unofficial trail network that exceeds the Park’s official network, and continues to grow.
Meech Lake
The closest lake to the city. Two beaches (O’Brien and Blanchet) and a launch for non-motorized boats. Also a great starting point for hiking.
Places to Visit
Explore the Capital’s green spaces. Visit the many parks and enjoy nature, sports or major events within the city.
Green's Creek
Green’s Creek, to the east of Ottawa, is an area of unusual geology, with steep-sided ravines and plateaus.
Winter Trails Conditions
In Gatineau Park
Shirleys Bay
Shirleys Bay is an internationally renowned conservation area on the Ottawa River, and a popular birding area.
Greenbelt
Canada's Capital Greenbelt is the most ecologically diverse area in Eastern Ontario.
Pine Grove
Pine Grove is the largest forest in the Greenbelt, and is a mixture of tree plantations and natural forests.