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Old Quarry Trail

Hiking area β€’ Nature preserve

πŸ‘πŸ‘ Went for a short "me time" walk, and as usual I was able to see nature in the city, like this cute hare. At this place you can feed birds (chickadees and nuthaches), see deers, wild turkeys, red squirrels, chipmunk and a porcupine if you are lucky. If you go to the left trail, and then turn 1st le... People often mention trail, trails, walk, parking, nature, birds, area, paths, lots, great,


Address

Eagleson Rd, Kanata, ON K2M 1P1, Canada

Website

ncc-ccn.gc.ca

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4.60 (441 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 Chantal L. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 38 reviews
    Went for a short "me time" walk, and as usual I was able to see nature in the city, like this cute hare. At this place you can feed birds (chickadees and nuthaches), see deers, wild turkeys, red squirrels, chipmunk and a porcupine if you are lucky. If you go to the left trail, and then turn 1st left, that's where I go when I need a quick walk and see animals. I added some pictures from previous years, since I have been going at this spot for the past 15 years, and every time I have some surprises. Amazing place for kids to climb trees that fell down.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Zee M. 3 years ago on Google β€’ 270 reviews
    Beautiful trail especially if your visiting during winter and there is snow. I think you his is the best park I have ever been when there is snow. It is good for snowshoeing and deep skiing. You can walk a lot and take lots of pic s
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Attitude A. 9 months ago on Google β€’ 155 reviews
    A lovely trail to go for a long walk on. Washrooms are available at the parking area, which is a plus, and there are many different paths that have signs on them, so it’s hard to get lost.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Dave and Cathy O. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 89 reviews
    In the heart of Kanata is a wonderful nature trail It is a great place to walk run or bike and ski in the winter and get in touch with nature. Plenty of birds animals and reptiles to photograph.also some of the most interesting rock formations in the Ottawa area. If you looking for a great nature trail to bring kids this is one I would recommend. Keep in mind the trail isn’t groomed so in spring and fall you may require proper footwear as parts of the path may be muddy and containing ground water. The parking area is gravel but also does tend to get muddy. I would highly recommend this trail to anyone who loves nature.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Philip B. 9 months ago on Google β€’ 259 reviews
    The Old Quarry Trail is a gem, easily accessed (lights at the entrance). Lots of parking. Public washroom at trail head. Paths are well marked and a few different loops to choose from. There's also a labyrinth of smaller paths. The trail also links up with the Trans Canada Trail. Mixed forest and swampy area at centre.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Jack H. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 147 reviews
    Old Quarry Trail is a nice place for a walk. It isn't as scenic as some of the other Greenbelt trails, but still worth the visit. The trail is accessible via Parking Lot 5, where there's plenty of free parking. There are several signs at the parking lot, but no trail map. It would be nice if the NCC added a map to the trail entrance. There's several maps / signs along the trail, but not at all trail intersections. The trail is primarily flat, with very little variance in elevation. The section between P5 and A is very flat and wide, and not as interesting. The section between B and P5 has a bit more variety - a few short boardwalks, and some educational signage. There were lots of birds and small animals along the trail. There are plenty of trees to shade you from the sun along most of the trail. Unfortunately there were also a lot of flies and mosquitos as well, definitely wear bug spray. Overall - good short / easy walk for all ages, but nothing spectacular.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Alex S. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best parks in the area. Lots of nice trails with plenty of wildlife. Some of the trails are partially flooded for most of the year.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Darlene Y. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 94 reviews
    In fall of 2022 lots of the paths between the boardwalks are surrounded by water or mud. People are making newer paths to get around. The boardwalks are not being maintained. Several areas have soft boards that should be replaced including those that have a large piece of plywood over them. Still a great place to go for a walk. Lots of options for paths to take but some maintenance would be nice. We have just discovered this little gem. We have not explored the whole area yet but the trails we have walked have been easy, beautiful and filled with squirrels, chickadees and nut hatch birds. It's a great place to take kids and let them run off some energy. Be careful if there is a warm up then freeze. The paths can become very icy and some ice grips make it a lot easier.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Paul R. 3 years ago on Google
    I go every day because it's close to home. I like it. It's a great loop. 5+ Km in an hour or so makes it easy to get out there and enjoy the fresh air.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Vladimir T. 8 months ago on Google
    NOT DOG FRIENDLY. Google should have better info for trails of they are dog friendly or not. There is one short trail here that links with Trans Canada trail where you can be with your dog. It’s pretty sunny though, so not a lot of shade, which is something you would expect on a trail. So I can’t comment on the actual main trail loop quality, but the whole situation is not right. Such trails should have better markings.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 SSIU 5 months ago on Google β€’ 169 reviews
    Nice trail hidden in the city. The trail is mostly flat and it is good for beginner who like some fresh air. Depends on the time of day, you may run into cyclists riding their mountain or fat bikes on this trail. Please note the wood bridge section was close due to lack of maintenance.

  • 5/5 Todd M. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 42 reviews
    Big parking lot, close to road. Large map at the trail start. Also a washroom too. The trails are wide and well established. It’s a nice wooded area! What absolutely makes this one of the best areas was what I walked in to. Walking the trail two people were standing just holding out their hands. What I didn’t know was they had bird seed in them. So I stopped and just watched. The birds landed in their hands and took the seeds! They then shared some seeds with me. I can’t believe how many birds came to me, right in my hands. What a wonderful experience. ( now I will be going to get bird seed for all my hikes). It’s a busy place I saw maybe 10 people in the short time, but everyone was friendly. I also can’t believe the chipmunks that were inches away from me on the trail. I have never seen them that close. Normally they are lighting fast. I had one baby touch the toe of my boot. With mom just off to the side. Go it’s incredible!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jason B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great chance to see nature in a 'close to home' location, and easy/beginner level trails. Located on Eagleson road, directly across from the Hazeldean Mall. Good amount of parking, but can be busy on weekends. Outhouse in the parking lot, and none in the trails, just in case you're wondering. Trails are fairly easy, and several entry points to start. Mild slopes, gravel, dirt and woodchip trails. Some trails have roots and tricky footing, but overall basic level hiking. Trails are used all year round, winter there is snowshoeing (bring your own), x-country skiing (bring your own), and hiking. Other seasons, lots of biking and hiking. Spring can see flooded parts, so make sure to wear proper footwear. Want to see nature, there are plenty of chances to feed the birds chick-a-dees in abundance (bring some birdseed). Deer, porcupines, and there is a local beaver as well. What to bring: Proper footwear Bike/xc skis/snowshoes Water bottle (no where to fill it at the trails) Sunglasses Sunscreen Bug Spray (mosquitoes and black flies) Boots if rainy(or rained day before) (Depends on season) Enjoy the trails, Jay
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Al 2 years ago on Google
    Nice nature walk. The trails can be quite muddy after a rainy day, dont wear your favorite shoes
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Besh 2 months ago on Google β€’ 41 reviews New
    We went to this park, not so fun when the snow is melting, wear proper boots. I thought based on the sign that isn't dog friendly but to my surprise, there ARE walk paths that are dog friendly πŸΆπŸ©πŸ•πŸΎ

  • 5/5 Forbes P. 3 years ago on Google
    Ottawa Walks - Close to the City. Good options for walking and fat biking (winter). Tends to be busy on the weekends. Trails clearly marked. Beautiful birding sightings. Great way to get your steps in while surrounded by nature.

  • 4/5 Douglas T. 3 years ago on Google
    Very easy trail (2-3 people wide), with lots of birds and good scenery. Only issue is the parking P5 is way to small for the number of people attending.

  • 4/5 Robin R. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful relatively flat trail with lots of chickadees to feed. Lots of trails to choose from so you can choose the length of your walk.

  • 5/5 yo p. 9 months ago on Google
    its a nice trail that i like to bike on. it isnt too difficult but there are certain areas where there is a lot of mud which causes biking there to be kind of difficult and some parts of the trail to be closed but it isnt too often because this only happens when it rains.

  • 4/5 Ellen H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice, accessible trail in the middle of the city! Comes with its own parking lot at the trailhead. No mosquitoes which was amazing. The trail is well-marked and even comes with maps that label different sections of the trail. The walk is relaxing and quiet, so it's great for having a conversation, but as a hike it's not very exciting. This is a shared trail so make sure to watch out for bikes!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • βœ“οΈ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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