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Gatineau Park
Gatineau
A conservation park in Quebec with over 200 km of summer hiking trails, lakes and the Mackenzie King Estate. Park entry is free; parking and winter trail passes have separate conditions and fees.
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Andrew Haydon Park
Nepean
A waterfront park on the Ottawa River in Nepean, featuring a splash pad with pirate ship play structure, bandshell for summer concerts, scenic ponds with fountains, and a direct connection to the Ottawa River cycling pathway. Free admission and parking.
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Major's Hill Park
Downtown
A downtown park overlooking the Ottawa River, Parliament Hill, and the Rideau Canal locks. One of Ottawa's best spots for spring tulips, summer festivals, and views of the city's landmarks. Free and open daily.
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Mooney's Bay Park
2960 Riverside Drive
One of Ottawa's most popular parks, combining a supervised sandy beach on the Rideau River with one of Canada's largest playgrounds, an international-standard athletic facility, and winter cross-country skiing. Free admission.
ParkFree
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Commissioners Park
Downtown
The home of the Canadian Tulip Festival, with over 300,000 tulips across 26 flower beds along the shore of Dow's Lake. Free to visit year-round.
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Mer Bleue Bog
East End
A 3,500-hectare conservation area in Ottawa's Greenbelt featuring a boreal bog ecosystem normally found much farther north. The 1.2 km boardwalk trail crosses a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, home to carnivorous plants, orchids, and spotted turtles. Free admission and parking.
ParkFree
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Dominion Arboretum
The Glebe
A 26-hectare arboretum on the Central Experimental Farm, home to over 1,700 species of trees and shrubs. Free to visit, with scenic lookouts over Dow's Lake and the Rideau Canal. Connected to the canal pathway network.
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Britannia Beach
2805 Carling Avenue
A sandy Ottawa River beach with supervised swimming, connected to the 60-hectare Mud Lake Conservation Area — one of Canada's premier birding sites with 248+ species recorded. Free admission and parking.
ParkFree
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Bruce Pit
Nepean
Ottawa's most popular off-leash dog park — a large, fenced area with wooded trails, open grasslands, and a community atmosphere. Part of the NCC Greenbelt trail system.
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Strathcona Park
Downtown
A 6-hectare riverside park in Sandy Hill on the banks of the Rideau River. Features the Lord Strathcona Fountain (1909), a popular playground, summer wading pool, Odyssey Theatre performances, and the Adàwe Crossing bridge connecting to Overbrook. Free year-round.
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Vincent Massey Park
Old Ottawa South
A 28.9-hectare riverside park along the Rideau River, popular for picnics, barbecues, and family outings. Features sheltered picnic areas with electrical hook-ups, a playground, wading pool, and direct connection to the Capital Pathway cycling network.
ParkParking $1/30 min (max $8/day)
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Confederation Park
Downtown
A 2.6-hectare downtown park adjacent to the Rideau Canal, home to Winterlude's Crystal Garden with ice sculptures and winter activities. In summer, it hosts the Ottawa Jazz Festival. Features a historic fountain from London's Trafalgar Square and a 20-metre Kwakiutl totem pole.
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