Alexandra Bridge – Wakefield Covered Bridge loop from Rideau

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Alexandra Bridge – Wakefield Covered Bridge loop from Rideau

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Alexandra Bridge – Wakefield Covered Bridge loop from Rideau

07:27

125km

1,030m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.11 km

National Gallery of Canada

Highlight • Monument

Nice green area. Cultural highlights and great view on Gatineau and the river

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1.58 km

Alexandra Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

(As of April 2024) - the bridge is closed but open to bikes and pedestrians. Take advantage of getting to ride on the road during this closure.

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5.99 km

Voie Verte Chelsea is a relatively flat gravel multi-use trail that follows a former railway corridor along the Gatineau River. Stretching roughly 22 kilometres, it’s a picturesque and popular route …

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25.9 km

Scenic Pathway at Pointe Ramsay

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Pointe Ramsay is a peaceful riverside pause along the Voie Verte Chelsea. The old rail corridor slips through greenery beside the Gatineau River. It’s a lovely stretch to slow down, …

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38.2 km

Wakefield Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great peace of history.
Original bridge was built in 1915 but burned down in 1984.
Village raised the funds to rebuild the new one in 1998.
At the time it …

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38.3 km

Wakefield Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Popular swimming hole in the summer.

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61.7 km

Paugan Spillway

Lake

120 km

Leamy Lake Beach

Highlight • Beach

Lac Leamy Beach is the perfect summer getaway, with a beach, shaded picnic areas, restrooms, and a swimming area. Refill your water bottle at a public water fountain, or take …

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