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NCC River House – Dow's Lake loop from Place-d'Orléans

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NCC River House – Dow's Lake loop from Place-d'Orléans

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NCC River House – Dow's Lake loop from Place-d'Orléans

03:35

60.6km

230m

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: April 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.0 km for 60 m

After 30.1 km for 160 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.77 km

Saint-Louis Woods

Forest

5.57 km

View of the Ottawa River

Highlight • Viewpoint

This riverside viewpoint is a great spot to stop along the Ottawa River Pathway, with benches and Adirondack chairs to take in the views across the water. The quiet setting makes it a peaceful stop along the route and an ideal place to take a break, enjoy the scenery, and watch for boats passing by.

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15.7 km

NCC River House

Highlight • Restaurant

The NCC River House is a seasonal waterfront spot that sits right along the Ottawa River Pathway, with access to the river for swimming, paddling, and relaxing by the water. Set within a restored heritage boathouse, it includes changing facilities, docks, and places to sit while enjoying river views. In warmer months, it’s a popular stop for pathway users looking to take a break and spend time along the shoreline.

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30.2 km

Hog's Back Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This series of artificial waterfalls was created during the construction of the Rideau Canal in the early 19th century. This is where the canal separates from the river. Before their development, these were natural rapids known as the Three Rock Rapids.

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33.3 km

Rideau Canal

Lake

33.6 km

Dow's Lake

Highlight • Lake

Spectacular view!

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38.2 km

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 making it a loop, as there are paths on both sides of the canal for most of the way.

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39.9 km

National Gallery of Canada

Highlight • Monument

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

Tip by

42.0 km

Rideau Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Rideau Falls marks the scenic finale of the Rideau River where it drops into the Ottawa River. These twin waterfalls, were described as appearing like curtains by early French explorers, which then gave the name to the river and falls since rideau is French for curtain. Accessible by a network of riverside paths, the area offers a great vantage point to see the water’s power against the backdrop of the capital’s historic sites and parkland.

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44.2 km

Rockcliffe Park Bike Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Washroom facilities, water fountain, gazebo, lookout point

Tip by

60.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.7 km

9.59 km

1.95 km

1.69 km

1.49 km

969 m

223 m

Surfaces

49.2 km

9.19 km

1.60 km

292 m

271 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 28 June

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NCC River House – Dow's Lake loop from Place-d'Orléans

View of the Ottawa River

NCC River House

Hog's Back Falls

Dow's Lake

Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway

National Gallery of Canada

Rideau Falls

Rockcliffe Park Bike Path

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