Great place for a bit of nature in the middle of the city. Not usually very busy, and lots of birds and flowers to check out. Be sure to bring a camera!

Beautiful park to bike or walk. Saw some neat birds, and the birdwatchers were kind enough to tell me what they were. Many trees to sit under. If you see a white and black fuzzy caterpillar, don't touch it!!

One of the most lovely and restful places I have ever visited. Paths were well marked. I only spent an hour but could have spent the day.

Amazing spot year year round with phenomenal amount of parking. Great walks, runs, and workout options can be done here. So much to explore. Love it.

Listen to the trees… peace and tranquility! Beautiful garden, squirrels, bride and trails. Plenty of free parking for 90 mins.

Open skies. Ponds. Lake. Canadian geese. Trees full of grandeur. Lush green carpet. Select your bench or sit on the greens. Peace is yours.

I love this gem of a place hidden away on the experimental farm. The paths criss-cross with Canadenisis, a place with beautiful art in nature, and the garden tucked down at the end of the road behind the OFNC Building. Take your time and enjoy birdwatching, beautiful flowers and insects galore, including butterflies. And congrats to the OFNC for making this place so beautiful!

Excellent place for a walkabout. Excellent trails and scenery. Very peaceful.

A very nice and peaceful place, attached to another park. Long trails, lots to see. A good place for picnic, children runaround and just relax and enjoy the sun.

Quiet, green, serene. A great locale for wildlife, especially birds. Close to lots of other green space. Walk, bring a good camera and a plan to setup and photograph nature not more than a 15 minute drive from downtown.

It's not much to look at right now in the beginning of spring, but life is coming back to the garden & soon it will be beautiful. Still I did see different birds during my walk through, including 2 cardinals & a red winged black bird. I think there are washroom facilities on site but with the current provincial lockdown they are probably not accessible as the visitors center is closed. Parking is free, but the maximum parking time is 90min. It's a gravel parking lot but if cars park smartly you could fit about 20 on-site. There is metered $ parking not too far away though on the agricultural museum parking lot across the street. Dogs are allowed but must be kept under control.

Lovely spot for a bit of birdwatching. There's something every season - cardinals, chickadees, doves, hummingbirds, juncos... The list goes on. It's a small spot with three benches and multiple paths out to Dows Lake Arboretum and the nearby trails.

The place is so beautiful. You might need some bug repellent.

Beautiful piece of nature close to the centre of Ottawa. Well maintained trails. Lots of wildlife, a great variety of butterflies, dragonflies, birds and plants. Certainly worth a visit if you like the outdoors.

BIRDS! This is a great place to look at all kinds of interesting wildlife, from frogs, to turtles, to birds of all kinds. We caught a glimpse of a rare kingfisher! The geese are friendly if you behave. It's great spot to picnic with your family, and will make for great learning and photo opportunities. I would recommend cycling in if you can as the bike trails are lovely.

Peaceful and relaxing. Great to see an area that is totally managed natural. Spent half an hour here and saw wood frogs, a friendly chipmunk, male and female red winged blackbirds, black and red squirrels and a heron (not sure on the species as it was smaller than the grey heron we see at home). A lovely area to visit, sit listen and relax in some of the wonders of nature

Great place to visit, beautiful scenery for flowers and bees! And they have free parking!!

This is a lovely park. Plenty of trails to walk, you can see local plants and animals. It's not very busy compared to some of the other nearby parks.

Lovely for birdwatchers. Many trails for walking, biking and observing flowers, trees and others! Nice place to make a picnic and relax on the grass or under a tree.

Love visiting here at least once a week. Well maintained and always so.ething new to see

Great place to do wildlife photography.

This is a great place to walk. All along the waterfront along the bay. Very picturesque.

Gorgeous scenery and well maintained. It gets a bit busy mid day but theres plenty of space to keep socially distant. Be mindful of photos (not spending too long in one area when other people are waiting to get in, not getting to close to others/photobombing, avoiding areas where special events like wedding or engagement photo shoots are taking place). Just follow the rules and maintain your distance from others and it makes it a great experience for everyone.

This is a wonderful place to simply go for a casual stroll or nature walk, especially if you enjoy bird watching or bird photography. With the extensive network of trails that connect to the Wildlife Garden property, you can also find yourself walking around Dow's Lake and along the Rideau Canal! Parking is somewhat limited on the property, but there is also ample parking along Prince of Wales Drive, just South of the entrance to the Fletcher Wildlife Garden property. As always, please be respectful of the wonderful creatures that call this area their home.

Our first visit to this garden today. Very cold so just a short walk.Seems like an interesting and educational place but not too much to see today. Will come back in better weather

Nice area next to the canal. Large variety of birds. Easy walk to the arboretum. Lots of off leash dogs.

A real gem in the heart of the city. Very inspiring to see a nature based garden.

This is a new favourite spot for me. Ample parking and right in the center of town. Great place to take a nice easy walk with beautiful scenery.

Excellent for a walk, and it's lovely to spot birds

Went for a beautiful nature walk with my daughter. I highly recommend you check this place out. Some of the most beautiful flowers, gardens, ponds, endless varieties of trees and plant life.

Very good

Lovely, serene garden with walking paths and lots of flora and fauna

How did I not know about this place after 20 years in Ottawa? Am i the only one? If you have not been, go here. Nature paths? Check. Weird art in the middle of a field? Check. Tons of trees, quiet and birds? Check, check, check!

A beautiful garden and lovely the walk through. Bring ice grips in winter as a few paths can get icy but it’s beautiful to visit all year.

Adorable (yet ecologically significant!) gem in the city, perfect for a quick yet relaxing family activity or some solo birdwatching action. Really enjoyable to explore the area, and dogs are welcome!

Great place to enjoy wildlife locally if you love nature.

Lovely gem for birdwatching, friendly chipmunks 🐿️

Beautiful secluded woods not far from the heart of the city. Great place for a walk and to see wildlife.

Wonderful space for a natural area in our city. A research project on Monarch butterflies was interesting. Could have better directional signs for walkers. A pond, quirky metal sculptures snd more to explore another time.

(Translated by Google) Warm and peaceful place. Diversity of birds for amateurs. Nice trail for healthy walking. I recommend. (Original) Endroit chaleureux et tranquille. Diversité d'oiseaux pour les amateurs. Beau sentier pour marche santé. Je recommande.

You've probably driven past the Fletcher Wildlife Garden a hundred times without realizing it. It and the adjacent sculpture garden are a hidden gem.

One of the hidden treasures in the capital. Had to be seen to be appreciated.

Beautiful! Loved seeing the birds feeding.

Great outdoor trails, plentiful of wildlife. Great volunteer staff

Nice nature walk connected to the Arboretum at the Experimental Farm.

It was beautiful at the garden today in mid-November sunshine.

Great place on a winter day

Too many old people.

Nice little garden that takes about 10 minutes to walk around. Dog friendly (on leash).

Beautiful trails. Active bird feeders.

Great park for walking in the woods. A popular place for dog walking in the morning.

Beautiful surroundings and great place for bird photographer and just enjoying nature.

A simple Oasis tucked in the heart of the capital city.

Great place for a walk. The garden is full of Cardinals, and if you're lucky, the Barred Owl will make an appearance.

Nice walk. Some very cool trees. Good parking.

Beautiful area tucked away from the arboretum, unfortunately there's increasingly more people but luckily not too much garbage.

Superior relaxing experience. Just go there - walk, jog, run, hike.

Must visit, go arout and observe.

No matter the time of year, this is a relaxing place to visit. No shortage of birds and other wildlife during the winter; beautiful plants and flowers in the summer. Peaceful hiking trails are open year-round. A great place for photography.

It's pretty and calm. The walking trails are nice too. Good for an introspective bird and cloud watching day. Just don't accidently stumble into the experimental farm where you can whiff the smell of cow dung and be accosted by wedding alley bridezillas and their gangs of stressed family trying to get the perfect Cinderella 250 lb heffer to be shot with newbie slughub on his way to a 50 lb ponch that explains the disappearance of wee willy Wonka in his chocolate factory.

Walking to it from the Rideau canal is the best approach. Few car parking spaces.

A not so hidden gem in Ottawa!

A great place to bring kids; there's loads to explore. We've been twice and still haven't seen everything yet! Be aware that the only washrooms on site are some portable toilets in the parking lot.

Well worth the visit.

The most pretty place around town

Beautiful place to visit with family.

Very nice paths and educational materials.

If your looking for a nice walk in the city, it's quite beautiful. Located near the locks, Landsdowne park. Great place for an open walk, lots of land, a small wildflowers/ plants area. If you have dogs, very popular.

Beautiful spot for a dog

Nice trail

A peaceful, serene pocket of Ottawa. Very well maintained. Great for bird watching.

Beautiful gardens, nature paths and friendly volunteers.

I saw a tree frog here, so exciting!!

A gem in the heart of the Capital, great for family outings during COVID-19 times

One section is a manicured and landscaped garden - and the rest is a lush and wild green paradise.