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Mud Lake Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 One of the best place to see wildlife and especially birds. There are painter turtles, snapping turtles, heron, egrets, ducks, geese, and all kinds of song birds. Go early before the crowds to enjoy it the most. There is a lake as well for winter skating, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. One of...
4.90 (151 reviews)
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NCC Trail 51
Hiking area
👍👍 This is a beautiful trail, well maintained. Easy. I went thanksgiving weekend and saw a lot of young families.
It's a nice easy trail with no major challenges but a beautiful walk all the same.
The parking lot isnt very large and fills up quickly when busy, but again that may have been because it...
4.80 (66 reviews)
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Ottawa River Pathway
Hiking area
👍👍 Walked from Andrew Hayden Park to the Belltown dome and back, 45 minutes each way, very pleasant afternoon walk. The trees along the shore provide some shelter from the offshore breeze, without blocking the wide view of the river. The pathway and landscaping have clearly been recently rebuilt, so...
4.80 (52 reviews)
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Mer Bleue Bog
Hiking area
This 1.2km looping interpretive boardwalk trail passes through the Mer Bleue Bog.
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
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Jack Pine Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Parked at P9 off Moodie, lots of space. Some picnic tables on edge of P9. Washrooms at P9. I walked every trail except one where the boardwalk is damaged they closed it. Varied ecosystems provide for huge variety. Very picturesque.
4.70 (727 reviews)
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Pine Grove Trail
Hiking area
👍 Great snowshoeing area. We did loop 43 and it was nice and flat. Great for beginners.
4.70 (426 reviews)
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Beaver Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Perfect little trail for a quiet hike. Squirrels, chipmunks, wild turkeys, birds, snakes, and more make this their home. Ground is uneven at some spots but over all an easy trail to walk or ride a bike (watch for animals on the trail!)
4.70 (295 reviews)
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Pinhey Forest
Hiking area
👍👍 One of the most scenic walks in ottawa Pinhey forest
4.70 (127 reviews)
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Old Quarry Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 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...
4.60 (441 reviews)
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NCC Trail 26
Hiking area
👍👍 One of my regular haunts. Beautiful trail. Lots of chickadees to hand feed, squirrels and chipmunks too - but require more patience. A pilleated woodpecker makes an occasional appearance, but you don't want to hand feed this terrifying beast.
4.60 (188 reviews)
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NCC Trail 24
Hiking area
👍 A quiet gem. Sadly it was hit by the May 2021 storm and a number of trees have been uprooted and damaged. Bring insect repellent. It's worth it though.
4.60 (163 reviews)
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Fitzroy Provincial Park
State park
Wooded park with campgrounds, boating, swimming beaches & hiking trails, plus centennial trees.
4.50 (1.2K reviews)
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Dewberry Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Great trails in the Mer Bleue sector, note that dogs are not allowed. The trails are well cleared and wide enough to accommodate people hiking, snowshoeing sans cross country skiing. You can pick the trails you want to follow based on how long of a path you want. Directions are well marked and provi...
4.50 (176 reviews)
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NCC Greenbelt P21
Hiking area
👍👍 Don't forget your bug spray. Nice landscaped trail. Suitable for kids.
4.50 (66 reviews)
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Princess Louise Falls
Scenic spot
👍👍 One will easily miss this falls from the road... There isn't available parking, no bathroom nor garbage can, the terrain is slippery and certainly not recommended for bathing or drinking water here, be prepared to park up the road and walk, wear good hiking shoes, enjoy the views of the Falls and do...
4.40 (663 reviews)
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Cardinal Creek Karst Path
Hiking area
👍👍 Great for some decent start gazing, while still in Orléans. The suburbs end rather abruptly by the path, and then become farm fields, allowing for a better horizon and a little less light pollution (still about a Bortle 6).
The karst path itself is great all year round. Surrounded by wetlands, ther...
4.10 (71 reviews)