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Outdoors in Ottawa

Parks, beaches and outdoor spots local hotels recommend, and marked walking and hiking routes in and around Ottawa.

13 picks · 12 free · updated 14 October

Eat & drinkWalking tours
FreeRideau Trail - Ottawa SectionRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeRT Mud Lake Blue LoopRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeCrazy Horse TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeRT Lime Kiln Blue LoopRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeRT Bells Corners Blue LoopRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeRT Richmond Blue LoopsRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeBill Holland TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeWolf TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeLuskville Falls TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeChamplain TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeKing Mountain TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeWaterfall and Lauriault TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFletcher Wildlife GardenOttawa · ★ 4.7 on Google
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Outdoors in Ottawa, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Ottawa?

Right now: Rideau Trail - Ottawa Section, RT Mud Lake Blue Loop, Crazy Horse Trail and RT Lime Kiln Blue Loop. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Rideau Trail - Ottawa Section, RT Mud Lake Blue Loop, Crazy Horse Trail and RT Lime Kiln Blue Loop, and 8 more.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Ottawa and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Ottawa, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.