Hidden gems: Lakes in Ottawa

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Ottawa. This list contains 6 places from Lake category.

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Mud Lake
Lake
👍👍 Tip: Park near the Britannia Water Purification Plant at 2731 Cassels st. And make sure to bring some seeds to feed the geese. A nice trail with great view and lots of animals. The kids enjoyed feeding the baby geese which came un-scared and ate from their hands. We couldn’t walk the full trail beca...
4.80 (53 reviews) (~9.1 km from centre)
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McKay Lake
Lake
👍👍 You have to park on the street and then walk the trail
4.70 (18 reviews) (~6.43 km from centre)
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Mud Lake
Lake
👍 An oasis of nature in the urban dessert. Water proof boots a good idea as it lives up to its name.
4.70 (7 reviews) (~9.1 km from centre)
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Mud Lake
Lake
👍👍 Mud Lake is nestled in the middle of a mix of old style cottage type and estate homes as well as urban development apartments. I like the wooded areas that surrounds Mud Lake as they provide a peaceful environment to relax and breathe in nature. In the winter time it is possible to venture onto the...
4.60 (86 reviews) (~9.09 km from centre)
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Lac Leamy
Lake
Small lake in an idyllic setting offering year-round activities, such as boating, fishing & hiking.
4.50 (123 reviews) (~7.03 km from centre)
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The Pond
Lake
👍👍 I go swimming here from April until December…it’s the best urban swimming experience I’ve ever seen. The 0700-1400 swimming hours are annoying (and enforced by on-site By Law officers now), but well worth the trouble/effort otherwise. Pro Tip: If ever you show up after closing and really want to sw...
4.50 (49 reviews) (~6.41 km from centre)
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