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Rideau Canal – Alexandra Bridge loop from uOttawa

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Rideau Canal – Alexandra Bridge loop from uOttawa

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267

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Rideau Canal – Alexandra Bridge loop from uOttawa

02:16

38.9km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.57 km for 451 m

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 31.8 km for 3.31 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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358 m

Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • River

A popular park trail locals love to cruise. The trail offers a scenery of well-kept parklands and watercraft activity on the canal. Well-maintained and flat. One has a choice of …

Tip by

2.07 km

National Gallery of Canada

Highlight • Monument

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

Tip by

2.54 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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3.65 km

View of Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.90 km

Cormorant Island on the William Commanda Bridge

Highlight • Natural

Go early for the sunrise.

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9.20 km

Corridor des Explorateurs Est

Forest

14.4 km

Voyageur Trail

Highlight • Trail

Early morning ride us best.

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14.8 km

Deschênes Rapids

Highlight • River

Nice place to relax

Translated by Google •

Tip by

19.9 km

Parc des Cèdres

Highlight • Beach

A ride in the Forest Boucher trails is recommended.

Tip by

24.0 km

Parc Riverain

Nature Reserve

38.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.4 km

1.11 km

268 m

171 m

Surfaces

36.6 km

814 m

810 m

667 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 8 May

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23 %

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Rideau Canal – Alexandra Bridge loop from uOttawa

Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway

National Gallery of Canada

Alexandra Bridge

View of Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Cormorant Island on the William Commanda Bridge

Voyageur Trail

Deschênes Rapids

Parc des Cèdres

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