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The Corktown Footbridge

Tourist attraction Bridge

👍👍 Such a nice view off the Rideau Canal. Appreciate Ottawa more as an adult than I did growing up. People often mention bridge, view, canal, Ottawa, nice, Rideau, Beautiful, lock, beautiful, locks,


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Corktown Footbridge, Ottawa, ON, Canada

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4.70 (364 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: bridge (22) view (15) canal (14) Ottawa (12) nice (8) Rideau (8) Beautiful (7) lock (7) beautiful (7) locks (6)
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  • 5/5 Carl C. 2 years ago on Google • 1037 reviews
    Yup, truly a useful bridge over the canal in downtown Ottawa. It serves a a main commute route for students, for people who work downtown and for folks just going out for a walk ,run or bike along the paths. The sight of the canal as well as the parliament in the distance are nice also.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J 10 months ago on Google • 72 reviews
    Really nice bridge to hang out on. The walking path around it is really nice too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kader M. A. 6 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Such a nice view off the Rideau Canal. Appreciate Ottawa more as an adult than I did growing up.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sevandor 4 years ago on Google
    It's a bridge. It lets you cross water easily without getting wet. I wish they kept the stairs open in the winter.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ollie S. 6 years ago on Google • 350 reviews
    Beautiful romantic bridge that you can put your love locks on! :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 జయంత్ (. 9 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    The best place to see sunset - we can see Rideau canal & Fairmont Château Laurier in the background (111 years old)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice bridge connecting parts of Ottawa. Beautiful view from the top and well lit at night.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle de la L. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a bridge, and it's very sturdy, what can I say? There's a Pokemon Go gym here
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mario F. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a place for lovers. 5 star experience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J R. 4 years ago on Google • 79 reviews
    Cute bridge over to Ottawa University with so many lovers' locks. Super cute and gorgeous view down the canal to the Fairmont Laurier.

  • 5/5 Keenan W. 3 months ago on Google • 59 reviews New
    Great for round trip walks and take a close look at the lovers padlocks, never know what you'll see!

  • 5/5 Justin F. 10 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Great view of the canal.

  • 4/5 Mirka S. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    This is the first time I can give this bridge a good rating in the winter - the stairs are kept open and clean during winter months for the first time since I can remember!

  • 4/5 Phung T. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice path!

  • 4/5 Qihong Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to take a walk on your free time

  • 4/5 Finn L. 4 years ago on Google
    If you see my lock, feel free to cut it off and melt it for scrap. Cheers!

  • 5/5 Yves N. 4 years ago on Google
    Easy to East

  • 5/5 Shawn M. 4 years ago on Google
    The views

  • 4/5 Sandra O. 4 years ago on Google
    It is a nice bridge to walk over

  • 5/5 Chris S. 2 years ago on Google
    Super cute date place! There's some grass you can sit on and have a picnic right after the bridge. Plus great view of the sunset 😁

  • 5/5 Justin “Tha Enduro Churro” C. 2 years ago on Google
    It is beautiful and I are over the whole custom of locking a lock with yours an your soulmates names engraved ,to the bridge rails

  • 5/5 Aftab H. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything on the Rideau us amazing

  • 5/5 Gordon R. 2 years ago on Google
    This convenient pedestrian and bicycle crossing of the Rideau River offers a delightful perspective of this scenic milieu.

  • 5/5 Devin D. 2 years ago on Google
    The locks on the bridge are super cool. The view also beautiful.

  • 5/5 Vijitha B. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing. Very well built. A must visit attraction.

  • 5/5 Ali F. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely ambience, perfect weather and sunny afternoon.

  • 5/5 Amie 2 years ago on Google
    good place to take a photo with the canal Rideau as your back splash. Cute idea for a date location and if you want to bring a lock to « lock in your love ».

  • 5/5 Camila F. 2 years ago on Google
    such a great view in a calm area of the city!

  • 5/5 Christine B. 2 years ago on Google
    What a beautiful gem to find in the heart of Ottawa.

  • 5/5 Bayley D. 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful view, decently lit at night

  • 2/5 Dave B. 1 year ago on Google
    The locks are offensive to those who have lost keys. Key-loss trauma is underreported.

  • 5/5 Patrick J. 11 months ago on Google
    Memories of loved ones are placed here by the locks all along the walkway, and the view is stunning for all angles.

  • 5/5 Randi C. 10 months ago on Google
    This spot was so stunning, especially at sunset.

  • 5/5 Keenan W. 4 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    A nice place to cross over the canal or just relax and take a selfie. The city allows lovers locks on the bridge but they do cut them off from time to time because it gets too heavy.

  • 5/5 Jesús B. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to stand and take pictures of Ottawa

  • 5/5 Mona de C. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing View. I took beautiful pictures.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great spot, beautiful sights. With social distancing measures it can be difficult to stop and take in the sights without infringing on others space BUT if there's a chance to safely snap some pictures I would highly recommend! Sunset shots of the Parliament and Chateau Laurier with the Canal in the foreground are amazing.

  • 4/5 Wayne R. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome view. Day or night. Easy access to UOttawa, Rideau Canal, and LRT.

  • 5/5 Kerri D. 3 years ago on Google
    Did not know Ottawa had this! Was surprised by hubby this weekend with it!

  • 5/5 Adam D. 3 years ago on Google
    Super easy to use. Tired of getting soaked crossing the canal? The Corktown footbridge is the answer.

  • 5/5 Mandy B. 3 years ago on Google
    Really cute views and stairs leads down to a closer canal walk.

  • 5/5 David C. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely view of the canal and iconic area of Ottawa.

  • 5/5 Arno R. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice bridge. Good view of Château Laurier especially in the evening.

  • 5/5 Doum B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's so cute to pass here! Wooooow! I did not know the existence of this place, but, according to the thousands of couples who have passed here, I confirm that it is an emblematic bridge !!! (Original) C'est tellement cute passer ici! Wooooow! Je ne connaissais pas l'existence de ce lieux, mais, selon les milliers de couples qui ont passé ici, je confirme que c'est un pont emblématique!!!

  • 5/5 Jerry R. 3 years ago on Google
    nothing to tell, just go there if you want

  • 5/5 Danish H. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a bridge

  • 5/5 Sonya R. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful region!

  • 4/5 Joey P. 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting visit

  • 4/5 Fred A. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place

  • 5/5 Jason C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great view and a very nice part of town. Next to the university station as well.

  • 5/5 David M. 4 years ago on Google
    Love walking over this bridge, nice spot to see the canal and to catch sun sets or the rises

  • 5/5 Pierre L. 4 years ago on Google
    Really quick way to get across

  • 5/5 Catherine O. 4 years ago on Google
    It was very exciting to skate on the Rideau Canal!!! Good fun vibes. Only down side was I stood in line for 40 minutes for a sled that was advertised on the truck and they didn't rent them there :(

  • 4/5 Michelle L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I want to go skating as soon as I see it. . . But no shop for renting shoes opened the door. . . Must come again next time! (Original) 一看見就想衝去溜冰。。。但沒有租鞋的鋪頭開門。。。下次一定要再來!

  • 5/5 Sandra R. 4 years ago on Google
    Bring your love lock. Very romantic.

  • 5/5 The S. 4 years ago on Google
    Just a bridge with a beautiful view.

  • 4/5 Hugo S. 4 years ago on Google
    Essential footbridge for pedestrians and cyclists.

  • 5/5 Zury H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quiet to walk and safe (Original) Tranquilo para caminar y seguro

  • 5/5 D BadBoy B. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful scenery

  • 3/5 Michel F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Stroll along the canal, which continues until that city. Pretty kick œils on the monuments we admire little walking along the water. (Original) Belle balade le long du canal, qui se poursuit jusque qu'au centre ville. De jolis coup d'œils sur les monuments que l'on peu admirer en marchant le long de l'eau.

  • 5/5 Fiona G M. 4 years ago on Google
    My second favourite bridge in Ottawa

  • 5/5 Dawson L. 4 years ago on Google
    Epic bridge.

  • 5/5 RAC 4 years ago on Google
    I made it across without slipping

  • 5/5 Sheila M. 4 years ago on Google
    Most romantic place in Ottawa to lock🔒 up your heart 💘 on that bridge - wonderfull experience 💗 I sealed my love there...

  • 5/5 Érika O. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place

  • 5/5 Adam C. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful footbridge in the heart of downtown Ottawa with a lovely view of the Rideau canal. AKA the Ottawa love lock bridge.


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