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and remediation Monuments and public art Parks and pathways
Pedestrian Bridge Installation Repairs to Commissioners Park water systems Rideau River Eastern Pathway
Rehabilitation Rehabilitation of Jacques-Cartier Park South LeBreton Flats pathway Richmond Landing
Bank Street Underpass Multi-Use Pathway Project New Railing Installed Along the Rideau Canal Voyageurs
Pathway Repairs New Greenbelt Pathway Segment

Capital Pathway

The Capital Pathway is one of the most extensive pathway networks in North America.
You can walk your leashed dog at any time of year on the Capital Pathway network.
Sections of the Capital Pathway are sometimes closed for maintenance and repairs.
LRT/bus stations and parking lots also provide access to the pathways.
’s volunteer pathway patrol and Vélo-Services’ volunteer pathway patrol.

Temporary Closure of the Ottawa River Pathway and Voyageurs Pathway

to Saturday, August 20, 2022 10:00 pm Sections of the Capital Pathway
On August 3, 6, 10, 13, 17 and 20, 2022 sections of the pathways will be closed and patrolled, to ensure
safety in the following areas: The Voyageurs Pathway on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River (behind
The Ottawa River Pathway on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River, from 7 PM to 10 PM between Bank Street

LeBreton Flats pathway

In 2021, the NCC built a new pathway connecting the Capital Pathway along the Ottawa River to the Pimisi
Pathway design The pathway design follows the NCC Capital Pathway Strategic Plan.
Segment 1 of the pathway connects from the Ottawa River Pathway along the historic aqueduct to the Pimisi
Until that time, fencing and landscaping will be used to keep people on the pathway.
Documents LeBreton Flats Pathway Project Consultation Report (1.343 MB)

Voyageurs Pathway Repairs

About the project The NCC is keenly aware that these pathways are regarded, by residents and visitors
The Voyageurs Pathway, from the Portage Bridge to the Canadian Museum of History, was severely damaged
The work involved for the Voyageurs Pathway was significant and complex.
Damage Spring flooding in 2017 severely damaged a 700-m section of the Voyageurs Pathway between the
Clean up site and reopen pathway.

De l'Île Pathway

The pathway rehabilitation represented a $1-million investment.
Full foundation and asphalt repairs and replacement, improvements to intersections and pathway access
, and landscaping will ensure the viability and usability of the pathway for years to come.

Snow removal on pathways

of Ottawa and Ville de Gatineau provide snow removal services for the NCC on sections of the Capital Pathway
Some of the cleared pathway segments are located along the Rideau Canal Skateway, and others provide
The remainder of the pathway network is not cleared of snow, and remains available for the enjoyment
Along the Rideau Canal Skateway Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway, along
Colonel By Drive, from the Laurier Bridge to Hog’s Back Rideau Canal Western Pathway, along the Queen

New Greenbelt Pathway Segment

The Greenbelt Master Plan proposes the creation of a 56-kilometre pathway that will provide a continuous
As part of the Greenbelt Pathway project, we recently completed a three-metre-wide, rural, stone dust
pathway between Woodroffe Avenue and the Black Rapids Lockstation.
This new segment adds 4.3 kilometres to the 28 kilometres already completed on the proposed Greenbelt Pathway
and segments of the pathway are accessible.

Capital Pathway Strategic Plan

of the multi-use pathway network in Canada’s Capital Region.
The Capital Pathway is a network of over 220 km of off-road multi-use pathways.
The role of the Capital Pathway is based on four key ideas, or fundamental premises.
Requiring that faster pathway users yield to slower and/or more vulnerable users.
1 (1.01 MB) Pathway Network Plan 2006 (4.326 MB)

Temporary closure of the Britannia Pathway

until further notice A temporary closure of the Britannia Pathway
is required starting Monday, December 12, in order to complete the second phase of the Britannia Pathway

The Path Forward for the Capital Pathway

It is the first new pathway open since the adoption of the most recent Capital Pathway Strategic Plan
The Capital Pathway is a recreational pathway network. FALSE!
Until 2020, we said that the Capital Pathway was a recreational pathway network.
To make the Capital Pathway an exceptional pathway network where all can enjoy invigorating and inspiring
Capital Pathway.

The Capital Pathway Snow Heroes

In winter, part of the Capital Pathway
Enhancing Canada’s Capital Pathway

Britannia Pathway Wall Rehabilitation

The wall’s primary purpose is to support a raised portion of the Capital Pathway network, which was built
The Britannia pathway wall is at the end of its life cycle and also was damaged in the spring 2017 flood
, the City of Ottawa and the community were largely successful, with no major impact to the Capital Pathway
Phase 2 : Fall 2022 to Summer 2023 Continue and complete the repair and replacement of the existing pathway
Landscaping and tree planting will be carried out at the end of phase 2 Temporary closure of the pathway

Rideau River Eastern Pathway Rehabilitation

The NCC undertook rehabilitation of the Rideau River Eastern Pathway and the shoreline next to it, as
Following the floods, the NCC completed temporary patching of the pathway
Install a new culvert under the pathway.
About the pathway
The Rideau River Eastern Pathway is part of the Capital Pathway network

Rehabilitation of a section of the Gatineau River Pathway

The NCC is undertaking a project to realign a section of the Gatineau River Pathway, which was damaged
Flooding in recent years has collapsed a section of shoreline and part of the Gatineau River Pathway
This project will involve building a new section of pathway away from the flood plain, to ensure public
Rehabilitation of the existing underground electrical line Excavation and paving a new section of pathway
is part of the Capital Pathway network, one of the largest pathway networks in North America.

LeBreton Multi-Use Pathway Meeting

Project 11: Completion of the Greenbelt Pathway network

Français Search Project 11: Completion of the Greenbelt Pathway
Plans Capital 2067 Milestone Projects Project 11: Completion of the Greenbelt Pathway
The NCC will complete a continuous Greenbelt pathway
system from Shirleys Bay in the west to Green’s Creek in the east, along with connecting pathways to

Bank Street Underpass Multi-Use Pathway Project

About the project The project included the following: Three-metre-wide concrete multi-use pathway below
the two-year high-water mark Three-metre-wide asphalt multi-use pathway above the two-year high-water
mark New tie-in points to the existing multi-use pathway on Riverside Drive Concrete block retaining
length of the retaining wall As the Rideau River is prone to periodic flooding, the grade-separated pathway
such flooding events, cyclists and pedestrians will be able to approach Bank Street via the multi-use pathway

Pathway Bridge over Leamy Creek renamed “Màwandòseg”

News Release Published on August 15, 2017 The new bridge on the Voyageurs Pathway
Running parallel to Fournier Boulevard, along the Voyageurs Pathway near the Ottawa River, through Leamy
For a safe and enjoyable pathway experience, the NCC has replaced the old bridge, which had reached the
The new bridge is a 65-metre, prefabricated structure that maintains the alignment of the original pathway
The NCC changed the use of the bridge by making it part of a recreational pathway for pedestrians and

Moving forward: Connecting LeBreton Flats to the Capital Pathway

January 21, 2021 Today, the National Capital Commission (NCC) revealed its plans to construct a new pathway
through LeBreton Flats in 2021, creating connections between the Capital Pathway along the Ottawa River
Benefiting from consultations with the public and local stakeholders, these new multi-use pathway connections
“The NCC is excited to construct these pathways later this year, since they’ll help bring people back
By making LeBreton a universally accessible, transit-oriented, active-mode neighbourhood, these pathways

Temporary closure on the Capital Pathway near Westboro Beach

March 21, 2022 12:00 am to Friday, April 8, 2022 12:00 am A section of the Capital Pathway

Ecological restoration in the Lac-des-Fées Pathway area

Since the creation of a section of recreational pathway along Gamelin Street, the section of the Lac-des-Fées
Pathway was ecologically restored.
The objectives of the work were as follows: to modify the eastern section of the pathway near the soccer
The pathway was permanently closed in fall 2018.
In addition, about 700 metres of the former pathway was removed, and the land restored.

Capital Pathway Study: When, how and why they were used

The NCC manages 236 kilometres of multi-use pathways.
Key highlights 9 in 10 pathway users indicated overall satisfaction with the pathways.
About pathway users During summer months, most pathway users are cyclists (599,200), followed by walkers
The typical pathway user averages about 84 minutes on the pathways, and travels a distance of about 23
pathways in the National Capital Region.

Cycling in the Greenbelt

The Ottawa-Gatineau Cycling Map.Launch the Interactive Map The following pathways, located in the
It connects to the Watts Creek Pathway and is part of the Trans Canada Trail.
The Watts Creek Pathway is west of Ottawa in the Shirleys Bay area.
This 9.3-kilometre trail connects to the Greenbelt Pathway West and the Sir John A.
, and connects to the Ottawa River Pathway.

Enhancing Canada’s Capital Pathway Network: More Resilient, Connected and Durable

Region — The National Capital Commission’s (NCC) Board of Directors recently approved the new Capital Pathway
Strategic Plan, which will revamp its popular network of multi-use pathways over the next 10 years.
The plan also defines a bold vision for the Capital Pathway as “an exceptional pathway network where
Highlights of the new Capital Pathway Strategic Plan include the following: adding 90 km of new pathways
The pathway strategic plan was last updated in 2006.

In-line skating

Watts Creek Pathway
The Watts Creek Pathway is a 9.3-kilometre trail west of Ottawa in the
The pathway is part of the Capital Pathway network.
Facilities Universal accessibility: The Watts Creek Pathway is universally accessible.
Follow these rules to help keep the pathways safe and fun for everyone.

Hull Sector

Saint-Raymond / Plateau (STO) STO: Stop 2766/2701 Capital Pathway: The pathway entrance is a few
To get there, take the Capital Pathway.
Lac-des-Fées Pathway: The pathway entrance is approximately 1.2 km from the stop.
take the Lac-des-Fées Pathway.
Capital Pathway: The pathway entrance is approximately 100 m from the stop.

Snow biking in the Greenbelt

However, those who wish to practice this activity may do so on any of the Capital’s multi-use pathways
Greenbelt Pathway East Greenbelt Pathway West Watts Creek Pathway Safety and Courtesy on the Capital
Pathway Pedestrians, runners, cyclists, in-line skaters and people with mobility impairments share
the pathway.
Follow these rules to help keep the pathways safe and fun for everyone.

Shirleys Bay

Dogs and other pets on leash are permitted year-round on the Watts Creek Pathway, Greenbelt Pathway West
and Ottawa River Pathway.
However, the Watts Creek Pathway, Greenbelt Pathway West and Ottawa River Pathway are universally accessible
There are three multi-use pathways in the Shirleys Bay sector: Watts Creek Pathway, the Greenbelt Pathway
West and the Ottawa River Pathway.

Closures as part of the Westboro Beach Area Redevelopment Project

Work is ongoing as part of the Westboro Beach area redevelopment project, which impacts the following pathways
: Capital Pathway Pathway from Westboro Beach to Island Park Drive Impact: Closure Dates: December
Macdonald parkway Lower pedestrian pathway from the Westboro Beach parking lot to Island Park Drive
Impact: Closure Dates: Summer 2022 to Fall 2023 Reason: To rehabilitate and improve pathway resilience
and to build a new segregated bikeway and pedway Detour: Use the Westboro Beach underpass to the pathway

Closure of sections of the Ottawa River Pathway behind Parliament Hill

Capital Commission (NCC) and federal partners began work on numerous projects along the Ottawa River Pathway
Undertaking these work requires the closure of sections of the Ottawa River Pathway behind Parliament
Information about the affected pathway sections and closure dates is provided below.
This work will require the closure of a section of the Ottawa River Pathway behind the Supreme Court
The Ottawa River Pathway behind Parliament Hill, from the Rideau Canal to the Pitt parking lot (just

Closure of a section of the Ottawa River Pathway, in Major’s Hill Park

Monday, April 11, 2022 12:00 am until further notice A section of the Ottawa River Pathway

Impact of rising water levels on NCC lands

The NCC wishes to advise pedestrians and cyclists to exercise caution on some sections of the Capital Pathway
network, as the recent floods led to the closure of some pathway sections and other NCC lands, and there
As the water recedes, we continue to inspect and ensure safety on all NCC assets, including pathways.
Our teams are working hard to reopen all sections of closed pathways as soon as possible.
Ontario Urban Lands Core area • Parliament Hill section of the Ottawa River Pathway, from Bank Street

Share the Path

should follow these rules to help keep the pathways safe and fun for everyone.
Please move completely off the pathway when stopping.
Check behind and ahead of you before moving across the pathway or turning.
Familiarize yourself with the Capital Pathway, and know your route.
Stay on the designated multi-use pathways, and avoid isolated areas.

Green’s Creek

Dogs and other pets on leash are permitted year-round on the Greenbelt Pathway East.
Universal accessibility: The Greenbelt Pathway East is universally accessible.
East, which connects to the Ottawa River Pathway.
to the pathway’s western section.
When completed, the pathway will extend across the entire Greenbelt.

Hiking and Walking in the Greenbelt

Canada’s Capital Greenbelt features over 100 kilometres of natural trails, which link to the Capital Pathway
They are allowed only on the multi-use pathways and in off-leash dog areas (Bruce Pit and Conroy Pit)
Length (km) Surface type Dogs Watts Creek Pathway 9.6 Fully paved On-leash dog walking year-round
Greenbelt Pathway West 21.2 Asphalt and stone dust On-leash dog walking year-round Ottawa River Pathway
Ottawa River Pathway (section in the Greenbelt) 6.57 Asphalt and stone dust On-leash dog walking

Taking the bus to Gatineau Park

Hull SectorSaint-Raymond / Plateau (STO) STO: Stop 2766/2701 Capital Pathway: The pathway entrance
Lac-des-Fées Pathway: The pathway entrance is approximately 1.2 km from the stop.
take the Lac-des-Fées Pathway.
Saint-Raymond / Cité-des-Jeunes (STO) STO: Stop 2285/2287 Gatineau Park Pathway: The pathway entrance
Capital Pathway: The pathway entrance is approximately 100 m from the stop.

Cycling in Gatineau Park

You can bike on the Capital Pathway, on the Park’s scenic parkways or, during the proper season, on mountain
The Capital Pathway is a network of multi-use pathways that extend
The section of the Capital Pathway that runs through Gatineau Park is known as the Gatineau Park Pathway
It’s a 12.5-kilometre paved pathway that winds through open, rolling terrain with wooded areas and many
The Capital Pathway is for everyone — pedestrians, runners, cyclists, in-line skaters and people with

Major Infrastructure Projects

pathways and infrastructures severely impacted by the spring 2017 flood.
Read more Voyageurs Pathway Repairs The Voyageurs Pathway, which suffered severe damage in last
Read more De l'Île Pathway The De l’Île Pathway, which had some significant heaving and cracking
issues, has been rehabilitated to ensure a safe and stable pathway for all users.
Learn more Britannia Pathway Wall Rehabilitation A 560-metre section of the Britannia pathway

Virtual public Board of Directors meeting

The design would include a stairway and elevator to provide access from the multi-use pathway to the
The NCC, PSPC and Innovate Energy are exploring further improvements along the pathway connection.
This renewed plan will revamp the NCC’s network of multi-use pathways over the next 10 years.
The plan defines a bold vision for the Capital Pathway as “an exceptional pathway network where all can
Highlights of the new Capital Pathway Strategic Plan include the following: adding 90 km of new pathways

Temporary closures in the southeastern section of the Mud Lake conservation area

Monday, April 18, 2022 12:00 am to Monday, May 2, 2022 12:00 am The multi-use pathway
in the southeastern section of the Mud Lake conservation area, and the pedestrian pathway along the
closures will allow crews to bring equipment to the site as part of the preparatory work for the new pathway
equipment will be used to collect soil samples in several locations along the southeastern section of the pathway

Enhanced Look and Greater Access: Coming Soon to the Portage Corridor

Bronson Pulp Mill ruins: Improvements to pathway connections and universal access Construction of a new
The works on the Portage Bridge will occur simultaneously with the work to modify the pathways and stairs
that lead from the Portage–Wellington intersection to Richmond Landing and from the Ottawa River Pathway
to Richmond Landing, as well as the Voyageurs Pathway reconstruction.
For Phase 2 of the project, a universally accessible pathway from the Portage–Wellington intersection

NCC’s guide to cycling in Ottawa–Gatineau

The Capital Pathway network, for one, boasts over 200 km of multi-use pathways, stretching from Gatineau
All cycling routes on NCC pathways and parkways are shared, either with other active users or with motor
As it is tucked away alongside the cycling pathway, many miss it.
Loop back using La Baie Park’s pathways.
Head back downtown via the Brewery Creek and De l’Île pathways.

National Capital Commission

Lands Plan Canada's Capital Core Area Sector Plan Capital Pathway
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Progress Update: Implementation of the LeBreton Flats Master Concept Plan

Connecting to the Capital Pathway Construction of a new pathway that will connect the Capital Pathway
As part of a pilot project, a segment of the pathway connecting the Pimisi Station plaza to the Trillium
Pathway and Bayview Station will be groomed as part of the SJAM Winter Trail.

Regulations

Traffic and property regulations The NCC owns and manages roads, hundreds of kilometres of pathways
include rules governing the following: vehicle traffic on NCC roads the use of the NCC recreational pathways
Capital Pathway The increase in popularity of active transportation and outdoor recreational activities
has led to a sharp increase in the number of people sharing the Capital Pathway network.
should follow these rules to help keep the pathways safe and fun for everyone.

Share the path — in winter too!

The Capital Pathway is a multi-use pathway network for everyone, during the winter as well.
During winter, close to 100 kilometres of the Capital Pathway become groomed, multi-use winter trails
All pathway
Please move completely off the pathway when you stop.

Fee structure EN Event permit

Massey Park (first site) $470 $350 Vincent Massey Park (each additional site) $140 $105 Recreational pathways
$100 extra per pathway for each additional 250 participants. Maximum of 500 participants.
Core area: Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway Rideau Canal Western Pathway $245 Other areas Greenbelt
and Gatineau Park pathways and trails Public gatherings Fees double for commercial activities.

Fee Structure — Event Permit

Rideau Canal Lighting Rehabilitation

This rehabilitation project focuses on the pathway
The project’s goals are to repair or replace all outdated and broken pathway and parkway lights.
Improve safety and comfort by reorganizing pathway spacing.

Mackenzie Avenue Cycling Lanes

Patrick Street and the Alexandra Bridge to Wellington Street/Rideau Street and the Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway
addition of cycling lanes on Mackenzie Avenue is identified in our Strategic Plan for Canada’s Capital Pathway
Documents NCC Pathway Network Strategic Plan 2006 (2.478 MB)

Report on Activities – October 2021

We expect to finish a new pathway through LeBreton Flats this Fall, which will increase the flow of people
into the area while giving cyclists and pedestrians a new connection between the Capital Pathway along
NCC Capital Pathway Code of Conduct We ran a 12-day safety blitz in July, with Conservation Officers
and the RCMP on hand, to build awareness of the NCC Capital Pathway Code of Conduct.
The aim was to ensure that all users get the best out of their experience on our pathways and parkways

Ottawa–Gatineau: Walking in a winter wonderland

you feel like it, extend your walk to Confederation Boulevard and along the Rideau Canal, where the pathways
List of cleared pathways
It goes from Carling Avenue, at the eastern end of Andrew Haydon Park, to Pinecrest Creek pathway near
par Boubikes (@boubikes) Know before you go: Dogs on leash are allowed only on the multi-use pathways
Visitor Information Gatineau Park Gatineau Park has four winter walking and hiking trails: Capital Pathway

Seven hiking trails in the Greenbelt where you can get a healthy dose of nature

conservation area, there are seven kilometres of hiking trails and two recreational paths: the Watts Creek Pathway
and the Greenbelt Pathway West.
Although it is short (a little over a half-kilometre round-trip), it connects with the Greenbelt Pathway
One of four multi-use pathways in the Greenbelt, the Greenbelt Pathway
In addition to being universally accessible, leashed dogs are permitted year-round on this pathway.

Summer activities in the National Capital Region

This summer, rediscover the National Capital Region through the NCC’s parks, trails, pathways and parkways
From trails in Gatineau Park and the Greenbelt, to the paved multi-use pathways in Ottawa–Gatineau, to
This includes the Capital Pathway, urban parks and most Gatineau Park and Greenbelt trails.
Besides the 200 km of multi-use pathways in the Capital Pathway network, there are nearly 50 km of parkways
Cycling Pathways

Richmond Landing Shoreline Access Improvements

this area in fall 2016, with the following objectives: Provide universally accessible routes via new pathways
of existing concrete stairs, landings and retaining walls the creation of a universally accessible pathway
have included updates to the Portage Bridge cycling infrastructure and reconstruction on the Voyageurs Pathway

Negotiations With Rendez-Vous LeBreton Group

will include fair market value of development lands, remediation, phasing, public realm ownership, pathway
Flats is home to the Canadian War Museum, a multi-residential development, festival grounds, multi-use pathways
The Capital Pathway
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September 9, 2022 1:00 pm Blogs Parks Cycling Pathways

Redevelopment

and remediation Monuments and public art Parks and pathways
The Path Forward for the Capital Pathway
Cycling Pathways

Jacques-Cartier Street Improvements

improvements The improvements to Jacques-Cartier Street include the following: A new recreational pathway
linked to the NCC’s Capital Pathway network Shoreline stabilization Renewed landscape with more amenities

Cross-country Skiing

The Greenbelt ski trails are a combination of trails, pathways and forest access roads.
Ottawa River Pathway East: 2.1 km (start at P27, formerly P8) Ski Heritage East offers an additional
Watts Creek Pathway: This 9.3-kilometre ski trail connects to the Greenbelt Pathway West and the Sir
Greenbelt Pathway West: This 10.4-kilometre ski trail passes by forests, fields and farms.

Virtual Public Board of Directors Meeting

four-season high-performance building behind the Strutt Pavilion replacement of the current multi-use pathway
by two separated pathways: one for cyclists and one for pedestrians a central lawn and picnic area,
Multi-use pathway link We are planning for construction of a key multi-use pathway link connecting Pimisi
and Bayview LRT stations with the Capital Pathway network.
A public consultation on the pathway design will start Monday.

Investing in the National Capital Region’s Infrastructure

–2021: Flooding rehabilitation and resiliency: Approximately $13 million to address shoreline and pathway
Today’s announcement was made at the Britannia pathway wall, which incurred damage during the 2017 and
stewardship of 11 percent of the region’s land mass, and assets such as heritage buildings, parkways, pathways
Wall: The stone retaining wall that supports a raised portion of the Capital Pathway network suffered
maintenance — approximately $31.5 million Structures/Walls Mud Lake: A new, universally accessible pathway

This year’s green initiatives

LeBreton Flats pathway
We already have one of the largest trail networks in North America, the Capital Pathway.
Over 220 km of multi-use pathways connect to streets, parks, public spaces and public transit stops.
Also, at the end of 2021, we opened a new multi-use pathway at LeBreton Flats.
This pathway is different from pathways built previously, in the sense that it incorporates new design

Chaudières Falls Park

This park has a universally accessible pathway network, and stunning views of the Ottawa River and Chaudières
Universal accessibility: The pathways are universally accessible.

Pine Grove

Dogs and other pets on leash are permitted year-round on the Greenbelt Pathway East.
When on the Capital Pathway, please be considerate and share the path.
Trail 42 and the Greenbelt Pathway East connect from the west to trails 43 and 44 (winter trail 42 is
Scenic bike rides Enjoy cycling on the Greenbelt Pathway

Youth Engagement at the NCC

Multi-Use Capital Pathways You can volunteer to help patrol one of the largest pathway networks in North
The Capital Pathway network includes more than 600 kilometres of multi-use paths linking superb natural
youth volunteers on the pathways.
Pathway patrollers help ensure that your outing is safe and enjoyable.
’s volunteer pathway patrol and Vélo-Services’ volunteer pathway patrol.

Thousands Participate in Public Consultation on LeBreton Flats

The Capital Pathway
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The Path Forward for the Capital Pathway
September 9, 2022 1:00 pm Blogs Parks Cycling Pathways

Nepean Point Winning Design Concept Chosen

The Capital Pathway
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The Path Forward for the Capital Pathway
September 9, 2022 1:00 pm Blogs Parks Cycling Pathways

Your Safety in the Greenbelt

Keep your dog on a leash when walking on the multi-use pathways, and observe trail signage indicating
When cycling on non-paved Greenbelt multi-use pathways, please do so only when they are hard-packed,
Several trails and pathways pass next to farmland.

Leamy Lake Park

Boulevard in the Hull sector of Gatineau, and is accessible to pedestrians and cyclists via the Leamy Lake Pathway
volleyball courts; a playground for children; a picnic area; (charcoal) barbecue pits; and a network of pathways
To get to the Màwandòseg Bridge over Leamy Creek, follow Voyageurs Pathway

Event Permit Application Form final

USAGE, PLEASE SPECIFY THE PORTION/SEGMENT OF PARKWAY OR PATHWAY DESIRED FOR USE.
PARKWAY OR RECREATIONAL PATHWAY NAME: FROM: TO: PARKWAY OR RECREATIONAL PATHWAY NAME: FROM: TO:
POWER YES NO NOTE: Power is not available in all of our parks, parkways or pathways.
WATER YES NO NOTE: Water is not available in all of our parks, parkways or pathways.
NAME FROM TO: PARKWAY OR RECREATIONAL PATHWAY NAME FROM TO_2: EVENT DATES: EVENT START TIME:

Application Form — Event Permit

Event Permit Application Form final

Pangishimo Park

It boasts a universally accessible pathway network connecting the Ottawa River shoreline behind the Canadian
Universal accessibility: The pathways are universally accessible.

Stony Swamp

You can also ride your bike at Stony Swamp, on a section of the Greenbelt Pathway West, which connects
Dogs and other pets on leash are permitted year-round on the Greenbelt Pathway East.
When on the Capital Pathway, please be considerate and share the path.
Scenic bike rides Enjoy cycling on the Greenbelt Pathway

Fall Rhapsody 2022: Admire the colours throughout the National Capital Region

The Capital Pathway The Capital Pathway offers over 200 kilometres of multi-use pathways, extending
The best feature of the pathway network is its setting.
natural protected areas — including forests, sand dunes, wetlands and 100 km of natural trails and built pathways

Places to Visit

Read more Capital Pathway The green spaces of the National Capital Region are connected by more
The Capital Pathway
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Report on Activities - April 2018

Voyageurs Pathway The Voyageurs Pathway rehabilitation will go ahead this summer, with the intent of
Capital Pathways Network The review of the Capital Pathways strategic plan continues with almost 200

Westboro Pathway Closures Map REVISED 10 Mar2023 Eng Fre SJAM

Thank you

The Capital Pathway
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Report on Activities - April 2020

The Britannia Pathway Wall is substantially complete and ready to contend with potential spring flooding
Capital Pathway Strategic Plan Review The review of the Capital Pathway Strategic Plan is nearly complete
This new vision for the management and operations of the Capital Pathway Network will be presented to

Urban Parks

The Capital Pathway
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The Path Forward for the Capital Pathway
September 9, 2022 1:00 pm Blogs Parks Cycling Pathways

New speed limit on the Queen Elizabeth Driveway and Colonel By Drive

It will also make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to access the Rideau Canal and surrounding pathways
With this change, the NCC hopes to continue improving the overall experience for all parkway and pathway

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Boating

Cyclists can also access Black Rapids from the Capital Pathway’s Greenbelt Pathway West, which follows

Closures

Temporary closure of the Britannia Pathway
Closure of sections of the Ottawa River Pathway
Closure of a section of the Ottawa River Pathway

Tesasini Park: New addition to the Ottawa River Shoreline Experience

will offer only informal access when the water levels are low and includes a universally accessible pathway
A belt of new native plantings will be installed north of the pathway, providing a green buffer between
building of several public benefit elements, such as increasing the shoreline experience, developing pathways

Southern Farm and Pinhey Forest

Dogs and other pets on leash are permitted year-round on the Greenbelt Pathway West.
When on the Capital Pathway, please be considerate and share the path.
Scenic bike rides Cyclists can also access Black Rapids on the Rideau Canal from the Greenbelt Pathway

Showcase Illumination Project: Richmond Landing Shoreline Access

from the edge of the Portage Bridge toward the Navy Monument, the city street lights diminish, and the pathways
LED lighting bollards have been installed along the access pathways.

Five Beaches to Beat the Heat at In Gatineau Park

The Capital Pathway
Parks Pathways
The Path Forward for the Capital Pathway
September 9, 2022 1:00 pm Blogs Parks Cycling Pathways

Conservation and remediation

and remediation Monuments and public art Parks and pathways
Plant Kingsview Park: Remediation of Contaminated Soil Ecological restoration in the Lac-des-Fées Pathway

Safe Crossing Improvements

cyclists on the Queen Elizabeth Driveway who want to access Lansdowne Park, the Rideau Canal Western Pathway
we installed a pedestrian refuge island to allow easier and safer access to the Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway

Champlain Node

Long-term vision Parking lot relocation (completed) Flood protection Pathway segregation and new
Upcoming Phases: TBD Shoreline works Pathway segregation and new connection Animation/placemaking

Reconstruction of Ontario and Quebec shorelines

We will remove soil under the pathway in early February.
Summer–fall: Shoreline restoration and the reconstruction of the multi-use pathway will be completed.

Blasdell Avenue Pedestrian Bridge

a pedestrian bridge that offers the Manor Park community a safe and local connection to the Capital Pathway
We will add this trail to the Capital Pathway network.

Give thanks this season with a dedicated personal tribute that also enhances the Capital’s parks — NCC launches new Park Bench Dedication Program

on both sides of the river, including Major’s Hill Park, Confederation Park and along the Voyageurs Pathway
unique way to commemorate an event or memorialize a loved one within or along the beautiful parks, pathways

Buildings and walls

and remediation Monuments and public art Parks and pathways
Britannia Pathway

Pink Lake

Start at parking lot P2 (Relais plein air) and take the Leamy Creek Pathway (Trail 27).
Then follow the Gatineau Park Pathway (Trail 5) until you reach the Gatineau Parkway, which takes you
Start at parking lot P2 (Relais plein air) and take the Leamy Creek Pathway (Trail 27).
Then follow the Gatineau Park Pathway (Trail 5) to reach Trail 25.

Report on Activities - January 2020

Major Infrastructure Projects A section of the former Lac des Fées pathway has been removed, which will
Environmental mitigation surrounding related to the Britannia Pathway Wall rehabilitation,which included
Capital Pathway Strategic Plan A draft of the Capital Pathway Strategic Plan has been developed with

Groomed multi-use winter trail network

During winter, part of the Capital Pathway transforms into a network of multi-use winter trails.
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Orleans Ski Club 22 km in the Green’s Creek sector of the Greenbelt, including a segment of the pathway

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Accessibility in Gatineau Park

Capital Pathway From spring until fall, the 12.5-km stretch of the Capital Pathway network running
This paved, multi-use pathway starts from paved parking lots P1, P2 and P3, each of which has two parking
electric wheelchairs, and three- and four-wheeled scooters) are allowed on all parts of the Capital Pathway

Our Projects

holdings, the NCC manages Gatineau Park, the Greenbelt, the Rideau Canal Skateway, urban lands and parks, pathways
Parks and pathways

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
In the meantime, this pathway will be added to the Kitchi Sibi Winter Trail, so users of the trail will

The buzz on bees

West Pollinator Garden, located in the Shirleys Bay sector, south of Carling Avenue near the Greenbelt Pathway
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One year as NCC CEO

many bridges the NCC owned, I would have estimated: between interprovincial bridges, the parkways and pathways
geography of Gatineau Park; the latest techniques in heritage conservation; how to make waterfront pathways
Ottawa River, piloting new bistros on our shorelines, and supporting winter recreation on our river pathways

Connections and Mobility

The renowned Capital Pathway network, developed in partnership with the municipalities, provides residents
The pathways serve the diverse needs of commuter and recreational cyclists and walkers, and are integrated
The pathways running along the region’s waterways offer users a scenic, leisurely excursion focused on
The NCC will join forces with its municipal partners to adapt the Capital Pathway network in order for
The NCC will monitor the use of its high-usage pathways and, where feasible, it will segregate commuter

Public Consultations

Pavilion and Landscape Design - December 2020 to January 2021 (2.295 MB) LeBreton Flats Pathway
Report (14.31 MB) Public consultation report May/June 2020 - Review of the Capital Pathway

Behind the Scenes: Bistro in Confederation Park

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Our Plans

View the Plan Capital Pathway Strategic Plan The NCC's strategic plan for the Capital Pathway presents
a comprehensive vision and strategy for planning, managing and expanding the pathway system.

Lesser-known hiking and walking trails in and around Ottawa–Gatineau

There are hundreds of kilometres of pathways and hiking and walking trails you can take to explore the
Remember: Most routes in the urban areas follow pathways that are shared between pedestrians, runners
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Jacques-Cartier Park

The Capital Pathway, which runs through the park, is a perfect place for a nice walk with a view of the
Cycling Take the recreational pathway to the Capital’s downtown core, to admire the beauty of nature

The Greenbelt

Project 11: Completion of the Greenbelt Pathway
kilometres of trails, users can connect to the Trans Canada Trail, the Rideau Trail and the Capital Pathway
It will accommodate carefully located pathways and, where possible, enhance and promote recreational

6 spots for a summer picnic

The Capital Pathway passes through the park, making it an excellent starting point for exploring the
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Report On Activities - January 2018

north shore to stabilize the banks damaged by last year’s flooding, and work to rebuild the Voyageurs Pathway
Capital Pathway Network The process of renewing the Capital Pathway Network Strategic Plan has begun

Westboro Beach Area Redevelopment Project

The Capital Pathway at Westboro Beach will also be closed intermittently.
heritage structure featuring modern accessible and gender-neutral washrooms Universally accessible pathways

Report on Activities - April 2022

pavilion and rehabilitating the existing structures, along with the landscaping plan, interpretation and pathways
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Free NCC Shuttle During Fall Rhapsody

It’s a popular starting point for hiking and biking, especially on the 200-km paved multi-use pathway
A little further From the paved pathway, you can get to the Lac-des-Fées Pathway, great for birding along
Trail 5, also called the Capital Pathway, leads to the Asticou Centre, Relais plein air and beyond.

Gatineau Park shuttle

New Railing Installed Along the Rideau Canal

enhance safety, and raise the comfort level of pedestrians and cyclists along the Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway

Pangishimo Park: New Shoreline Experience on Chaudières Island

Scheduled to open in spring 2021, this park will boast a universally accessible pathway network connecting
building of several public benefit elements, such as increasing the shoreline experience, developing pathways

Three “must-do” activities for the Labour Day long weekend

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Blair Road boat launch

project aimed to improve the experience for boat launch users, and enhance safety for pedestrians and pathway

Report on Activities - September 2019

Portage Bridge Flood Damage Repairs The pathway beneath Parliament Hill and the Voyageurs Pathway were
Other Planning Projects and Partnerships Online public consultations regarding the Recreational Pathway

Report on Activities - September 2017

Repairs to the Ottawa River Pathway began on August 14 and it will reopen as soon as possible.
The NCC is working on a temporary solution to allow the use of the Voyageur Pathway from the Portage
The full rehabilitation of this section of the Voyageur Pathway will take place next summer.

Monuments and public art

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Rehabilitation of Jacques-Cartier Park South

infrastructure Fall 2020 (completed) Hydroseeding Spring 2021 (completed) Reopening of the Voyageurs Pathway

The Contemporary Capital

For its part, the NCC has contributed significantly to enhancing the Capital’s recreational pathway network
, which now includes 250 kilometres of NCC-owned and -managed pathways.

Things to do in the capital this winter

help from Mother Nature, our experts transform Ottawa–Gatineau’s vast network of parks, trails and pathways
Winter Trail Etiquette on the Capital Pathway

Rehabilitating Champlain Bridge to ensure resilience and safety

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Post-convoy, let's focus on shaping a more beautiful, resilient Ottawa

A capital marked by public spaces of extraordinary kinds – monuments and pathways, fat bike and ski trails
downtown, are coming to life, connected via the city’s light rail transit system, and replete with new pathways

Managing the Capital Core: An Exciting Challenge!

’ve always been familiar with major attractions like the Rideau Canal Skateway, urban parks and the pathways
In spring 2017, historic flooding damaged the pathway behind Parliament Hill, which I’m responsible for

Commissioners Park

Follow the winding pathways, and take in the explosion of colour in gardens filled with over 250,000

Greenbelt Master Plan

following: a connected system of natural lands protected views visitor interpretation a recreational pathway

ACUA Meeting - December 7, 2021

font les commentaires suivants : • Importance of considering different disabilities when making pathways
in increasing accessibility even if it does not make the area fully accessible, such as width of pathways
le pont traversant la rigole de drainage • Suggestion to add parking at the top of the existing pathway
Protected A Protégé A ACUA / CCUA 5 2021-12-07 • Consider adding supplementary benches along the pathways

Colonel By Drive Retaining Wall Rehabilitation

The work will interfere as little as possible with parkway and pathway traffic.

Mike’s Garden Harvest: A community-focused sustainable farm in Ottawa

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Library Parcel Development

underground parking spots for vehicles Public pedestrian connections across the site A new multi-use pathway
central library On the edge of Ottawa’s downtown Close to the Ottawa River waterfront and scenic pathways

Building A Publishing Culture Through Content Strategy

She’s a 45-year-old mom who lives in Orleans and uses our pathways to get to work by bike.
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Contact our Media Team

343-551-6149 maryam.el-akhrass@ncc-ccn.ca The Greenbelt and agriculture, ON urban lands and parks, pathways

LeBreton Flats Park

To get there by bike: Take the Ottawa River Pathway.

Tesasini Park

The park will feature exposed bedrock shelves, a universally accessible pathway and two lookouts.

Project 17: Improved interprovincial transportation

An initial element may be a project by the City of Ottawa to create a multi-use pathway across the Prince

Rockcliffe Park and the Rockeries

location for outdoor weddings, as well as spectacular lookouts that are accessible via the multi-use pathways

Management of invasive alien plants

, annually cutting a strip of grass at least one metre wide on both sides of the official multi-use pathways
When plants that are harmful to human health are present along a multi-use pathway, at the edge of a

From 0.0 to 7.8: A Trip Down the Rideau Canal Skateway

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It’s important to “leave what you find” in the Capital

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The Canadian Heritage Garden: Canada in bloom

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Report on Activities - November 2019

Britannia Pathway Wall Work to reconstruct the Britannia Pathway wall will begin in December.

Report on Activities – October 2020

Capital Pathway Strategic Plan Extensive public consultations as part of the review of the Capital Pathway

Our top ideas for winter activities in Ottawa–Gatineau

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Project 16: Nepean Point rejuvenation and completion of a Rideau Canal to Rideau Falls waterfront promenade

lookout, served by better connections to Sussex Drive and Major’s Hill Park, universally accessible pathways

Patterson Creek Park

It is also served by a bus route and park pathways that link to the Rideau Canal.

Parliament Hill Escarpment Rehabilitation

A section of the Ottawa River Pathway

Blend with the urban and mobility fabric

design of the new bridge will include connections to the Ottawa Locks, Rideau Canal and Ottawa River Pathway

The art of maintaining Gatineau Park’s ski trail network

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Report on Activities - January 2019

Voyageurs Pathway The Voyageurs Pathway, which suffered severe damage in devastating flooding

NCC will work with government to address significant infrastructure deficiency in response to Auditor General's special examination

percent of the region’s land mass, including thousands of assets, such as heritage buildings, parkways, pathways
NCC is steward of the following assets: 1,700 real estate properties 1,000 buildings 300 km of pathways

NCC Volunteers: Portraits of passion and generosity

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How the NCC names its properties

to the following assets under the NCC’s responsibility: urban parks conservation areas parkways pathways

Update on COVID-19

We encourage all users of NCC parkways, pathways and trails to carefully review and comply with the latest

Winter walking and hiking in Gatineau Park

Capital Pathway: Easy, 3.2 km round trip, from P1 or P3.

Dog Walking in Gatineau Park

Lauriault Trail (Mackenzie King Estate - P6) Pioneers Trail (Hull sector of Gatineau - P3) Capital Pathway

Black Rapids Wetland Enhancement

habitat restoration activities A unique habitat feature with high visibility along the NCC’s Greenbelt Pathway

Bridges and roads

and remediation Monuments and public art Parks and pathways

Construction of new Westboro Beach Pavilion to begin this spring

There will also be intermittent closures of the Capital Pathway at Westboro Beach, and detours will be

How to coexist with coyotes in the National Capital Region

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Tackling Climate Change on the Rideau Canal Skateway

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Advisory committees

including Gatineau Park, the Greenbelt, urban parks, real property, and other assets such as bridges, pathways

Kingsview Park: Remediation of Contaminated Soil

Some areas were capped and other areas, primarily those near the pathways, were excavated using a hydro-vac

Major's Hill Park

Take a stroll through the park’s stately trees, over its rolling lawns and winding pathways, and learn

Public Archaeological Digs

There are bus stops near the Voyageurs Pathway

Virtual Public Board of Directors Meeting

Directors also received an update on the redevelopment of the Library Parcel and the construction of a new pathway

NCC Dedicates Park Bench to COVID-19 Front-Line Workers

Ottawa River — including Major’s Hill Park, Confederation Park, Gatineau Park and along the Voyageurs Pathway

Milestone Projects

Project 11: Completion of the Greenbelt Pathway

Maplelawn Wall Rehabilitation

2023Rehabilitation of the garden walls: Excavation of a trench for the wall foundation Landscaping, pathway

NCC seeking final feedback on its Sustainable Development Strategy

We will seek public input to finalize this pathway towards a sustainable Capital Region.” Dr.

Appointment opportunity: Advisory Committee on Planning, Design, and realty

NCC assets (including Gatineau Park, the Greenbelt, real property, and other assets such as bridges, pathways

Rehabilitation work begins at Philippe Lake campground: First steps toward modern and accessible facilities

significant improvements in universal accessibility throughout the site other site improvements — from pathways

Six Ideas for Family Outings in Gatineau Park

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Cycling Pathways

Six things you didn’t know about tulips in Ottawa–Gatineau

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Tobi Nussbaum reflects on last decade in Ottawa-Gatineau, challenges and hopes for NCC

The NCC plays such an important role in making the Capital livable — through its pathways, public spaces
That’s why we’re doing things like working to make sure more of our pathways are available for winter

An overnight in the Park: A different way to enjoy winter

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The Flats Phase development

downtown, only two kilometres from Parliament Hill Close to the Ottawa River waterfront and scenic pathways

The Ottawa Hospital Site Review: Public Consultations

buildings and archaeological sites (53%) Impact on publicly used Capital green spaces and recreational pathways

A familiar face at the NCC

Capital Region to live in a place where the NCC exists as steward of much land, forests, parks and pathways

Storm Recovery

phase, we will do the following: remove coarse, woody debris that we have piled along the trails, pathways

Virtual Public Board of Directors Meeting

The park will feature exposed bedrock shelves, a universally accessible pathway and two lookouts.

NCC launches consultation on renewal of Sir George-Étienne Cartier riverfront park plan

Park Plan The plan will focus on a 13-kilometre stretch of federal lands that include the parkway, pathways

Rideau Canal Skateway: Behind The Ice

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Report On Activities - November 2017

Flooding Heavy rains in late October led to many roads, trails and pathways being heavily damaged, including
The pathway behind Parliament Hill was reopened ahead of schedule, on November 10.

Your Guide to Winter Outings on Gatineau Park Trails

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Goal 1: Effective action on climate change

Indicators Status Renew the Capital Pathway Strategic Plan by 2019 Renew the Parkways Policy by

NCC Bistros: Scenic Ottawa patios

Bistro at Remic Rapids Park provides an opportunity to stop and refuel after an outing on the Capital Pathway

Picturesque and Natural

Gatineau Park, the Greenbelt, green corridors and natural areas in the urban area, as well as the pathway

A Legacy to Build On

An extensive network of scenic recreational pathways and parkways links the Capital’s cultural institutions

Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park Plan

It includes the parkway, pathways, trails, national cultural institutions and green spaces.

Old Quarry Trail

Scenic bike rides Enjoy cycling on the Greenbelt Pathway

Remic Rapids Park

The Capital Pathway passes through the park, making it an excellent starting point for exploring the

Building LeBreton: Progress update and launch of next development phase

Exploration of options to animate the new LeBreton Flats pathway “slow zone” area in the warmer months

Building LeBreton

LeBreton Flats pathway
The first public realm project, the LeBreton Flats pathway, opened in December 2021.

Sussex North Area

with Nepean Point, the Royal Canadian Mint, the Global Centre for Pluralism and a proposed shoreline pathway

Vincent Massey Park

The Capital’s multi-use pathway also passes through the park, making it an excellent starting point for

Confederation Boulevard

Canada Rideau Hall Sussex Courtyards museums, heritage sites and embassies monuments, parks and pathways

Appointment Opportunity: Advisory Committee on the Official Residences of Canada

NCC assets (including Gatineau Park, the Greenbelt, real property, and other assets such as bridges, pathways

Ottawa River North Shore Parklands Plan

waterfront route around Hull Island (7.4 kilometres), including the addition of 1.6 kilometres of new pathways

NCC Takes Aim at Climate Change Impacts

integrate climate adaptation in planning and operations, by undertaking the following: implementing new pathway

Urban Design Challenge 2023

The incomplete pathway network and long walking distances are additional challenges to be resolved through
You may consult the Capital Pathway Strategic Plan.
Public realm enhancements (pathways, street furniture, etc.) are welcome.
2018–2023 Canada’s Capital Core Area Sector Plan Capital Illumination Plan, 2017-2027 Capital Pathway

Landscape design

The rocky beach level will be left as is, with no formal pathway, because it is resilient to water flows

Nature Corner

Fletcher Wildlife Garden were seeded at the new pollinator meadow habitats, accessible along the Greenbelt Pathway

NCC Board of Directors Approves the New Sustainable Development Strategy

Several key actions will be implemented over the next two years, including the renewal of the Capital Pathway

Our best gift ideas

Hill Park, Confederation Park, and Gatineau Park (in a few places), as well as along the Voyageurs Pathway

Indigenous Engagement

Read more Projects Mâwandòseg Bridge This pathway bridge providing a crossing over Leamy

Agri-tourism: Twelve farms to visit in Ottawa’s Greenbelt

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National Institutions

The Boulevard’s extensions on national parkways, driveways, pathways and prominent view corridors together

The Ottawa Hospital Site Review

species at risk and ecological corridors Impact on publicly used Capital green spaces and recreational pathways

Views you need to see before the fall rhapsody ends

Ottawa River Pathway This is one of my favourite views in the capital.

Progress Update: Providing Environmental Leadership in the National Capital Region

Macdonald Parkway, the Britannia pathway wall, and the Blair Road boat launch.

LeBreton Flats major attractions

downtown, only two kilometres from Parliament Hill Close to the Ottawa River waterfront and scenic pathways

NCC unveils draft plan for Building LeBreton: Dynamic, Thriving, Connected and Sustainable

modes by offering a high degree of connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists, linking to the existing pathway

About Us

Steward The NCC manages Gatineau Park, the Greenbelt, the Rideau Canal Skateway, urban lands and parks, pathways

Revitalization of the NCC River House

a longer span to reach the escarpment, which will facilitate the creation of universally accessible pathways

Scenic Parkways

Ninety kilometres of parkways — featuring shorelines, green spaces and pathways — run through the Capital

Safety Tips

However, it is safer to walk on the plowed multi-use pathways that run alongside the Rideau Canal in

The National Capital Commission: Planners and Stewards of Canada’s Capital Region

stewardship of our diverse assets — from Gatineau Park to the Greenbelt, and from hundreds of kilometres of pathways

New poll shows increase in public engagement and awareness of NCC activities

Park Master Plan renewal Rehabilitation of Portage Bridge Strategic plan for the Capital multi-use pathway

Gardens and the Healthy Cities

In my role as a lead facilitator for Champlain Pathways to Better Care, I work on collaborative projects
Learn more I’m also proud of the Pathway to Phytotechnologies, an ambitious project of the Montréal

NCC Board of Directors Approves the Ottawa River South Shore Riverfront Park Plan

connections to discover the shorelines and waterways, this plan will create a regionally connected network of pathways

Report on Activities – October 2022

We are making significant progress on the Champlain Bridge, the Ottawa River Pathway

Building LeBreton Reaches Two Milestones

Parcel is within close walking distance of destinations such as the Canadian War Museum and the Capital Pathway

Kingsview Park Project: More information

concerns about safety and visibility while the work is being undertaken, especially along the shoreline pathway

Kìwekì Point (formerly Nepean Point) Redevelopment

to Major’s Hill Park the construction of an architectural shelter facing the Ottawa River various pathways

The NCC Approves the Ottawa River North Shore Parklands Plan

The development of 1.6 kilometers of new pathways will complete the 7.4-km, multi-use waterfront route

Report on Activities – June 2020

Capital Pathway Strategic Plan

Winter Trail Conditions

The maintenance team plans to compact the Capital Pathway, Pioneers Trail, and Sugarbush Trail if conditions

ACUA Meeting - May 11, 2021

cartes tactiles comme la technologie du braille et de BlindSquare® • Identification of accessible pathways
online map should identify level of accessibility such as presence of stairs, narrow and uneven pathway

The Secrets Hidden Beneath Your Feet

Canal turning basin, Library and Archives Canada Waterfront mill ruins On the Ottawa River Pathway,

Report on Activities - April 2019

This summer the NCC will also begin work to make Richmond Landing universally accessible via a pathway

Emerald Ash Borer

fallen trees on our more frequented sites, especially those trees that are within one tree length of pathways

Transparency

that its extensive portfolio of assets (including land, property, and civil assets such as bridges and pathways
such as: bridges; parkways; roadways; capital parks; commemorations; interpretive media; recreational pathway
Description: Information relating to the management of parks, green and natural assets; the management of pathways
management and cultural interpretation of Mackenzie King Estate; nature interpretation along the many pathways
disposal of properties; planning, construction, maintenance and operation of roads, bridges, parks, pathways

Park Bench Dedication in Canada’s Capital Region

program is available in parks such as Major’s Hill Park and Confederation Park, along the Voyageurs Pathway

How cities are adapting to climate change

for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) A battle on many fronts The Voyageurs Pathway

Building LeBreton Flats: Announcing Canada’s Largest Residential Zero-Carbon Project

on the western edge of Ottawa’s downtown core, adjacent to the Pimisi O-Train station and close to pathways

Report on Activities – June 2021

conditions have allowed us to continue facilitating outdoor activities, whether on the Parkways, the pathways

A Milestone Announcement for the Redevelopment of LeBreton Flats In the National Capital Region

Holocaust Monument, Pindigen Park, a multi-residential development, festival grounds and multi-use pathways

Request for offers - Shoreline Animation

including urban greenspaces and picturesque waterfronts connected by over 600 kilometers of Capital Pathway
vehicle (paid parking available to visitors), and to pedestrians and cyclists via the Leamy Lake Pathway
The park is intersected by Rideau River Eastern Pathway and surrounded by Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway
on the Ottawa River with water access points along the shoreline, intersected by the Ottawa River Pathway
Proposed Site Site Proposé 17 Completed in 2022, the new LeBreton Flats Multi-Use Pathway

Science In the Greenbelt

Researchers from the University of Ottawa are studying ticks on the pathways in the Greenbelt.

Virtual Public Board of Directors Meeting

Cliff Plant: The design proposal includes a stairway and elevator to provide access from the multi-use pathway

The NCC announces season five of its popular Urbanism Lab lecture series

March 2019 From Digital Pathways to Urban Spaces Digital channels have changed the way we interact with

Tulips in the Capital

Take a stroll or a spin on the Queen Elizabeth Driveway or the Rideau Canal Western Pathway to see the

Urban Planning and Environmental Equity

fortunate communities: universal accessibility principles are applied to all projects, the Capital Pathway

Report on Activities – June 2022

seen significant progress on the rehabilitation of Nepean Point, the Westboro Beach redevelopment, pathway

Report on Activities – January 2022

I was pleased to announce that we opened a new pathway

2022 Appendix 1 NCC Climate Vulnerability Risk Report

With many of the NCC’s pathways already in a poor condition, this likely means more complaints, slip
For example, the floods of 2017 and 2019 had significant impacts on the multi-use pathway network.
Future climate conditions were projected based on IPCC global Representative Concentration Pathways
This includes managing and maintaining assets such as roads, bridges, pathways, parkways as well as
With many of the NCC’s pathways already in a poor condition, an increase in the frequency of winter

Climate Vulnerability & Risk Assessment Report

Alexandra Bridge Replacement

for better connections between the bridge and tourist destinations in the area, for example, better pathway

Board of Directors Meeting

grass area for informal recreation, naturalized play elements for children and a universally accessible pathway

Stories of Our Past

To get to school, I would walk on the pathway along the canal, or skate on the canal in the winter.

ACUA Meeting - December 8, 2020

• Snow removal on long accessible pathway.

Open NCC

This tour will take place primarily on paved off-road pathways, at a leisurely pace appropriate for novice

A 2022 00039

verified in relation to this proposed pathway.
• A 3-metres pathway seems narrow.
Capital Pathway Strategic Plan (D) - for board The committee commented on: • Future pathway improvement
, but a multi-use pathway.
• Snow removal on long accessible pathway.

A 2022 00101

In 2021, the NCC built a new pathway connecting the Capital Pathway along the Ottawa River to the Pimisi
The pathway opened to the public in December 2021.
Master Concept Plan Implementation Remaining works for the LeBreton Flats Pathway, such as pavement painting
00101-00151 RELEASED under ATIA DIVULGUE en vertu LAI exploring options to animate a portion of the pathway

Rapport de levaluation de la vulnerabilite et risques associes aux changements climatiques

quatre profils représentatifs d'évolution de concentration (RCP, pour Representative Concentration Pathways
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