Ottawa, Ontario

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  • Ottawa, Ontario

    Surf the Ottawa River at Bates Island

    5.0
    To surf the wave, the first thing you need to do is check the water level of the Ottawa River at Britannia. We use the Water Office website for this information: https://wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/report/report_e.html?type=realTime&stn=02KF005Any primary water level above 59.00m is good to go. Belo...
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  • Luskville, Québec

    Hike the Luskville Falls Fire Tower Loop

    4.3
    3.1 mi / 1100 ft gain
    The first part of the hike is a bit of a workout, traversing the Eardley Escarpment, but it levels off a bit at the edge of the escarpment with a gentle upward slope to the fire tower. The total elevation gain is about 1100ft.Dogs are not allowed on this trail, but you can find other trails in th...
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  • Ottawa, Ontario

    Hike the Cedar Grove Loop

    2.5 mi / 32.8 ft gain
    The trail runs south from the parking lot down a gravel lane (access for the Ducks Unlimited dam).  The trail then loops around Rogers Pond.  The trail is initially marked by orange markers (Rideau Trail markers for trail from Ottawa to Kingston), then the Cedar Grove side loop is marked by blue ...
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  • Kemptville, Ontario

    Kayak Tip to Tip on the Rideau Canal

    2.5 mi
    The Tip to Tip trail is the perfect location for a quick stroll, Kayak, or canoe. Located on a small quiet island called Burrits Rapids, Ontario, there is a small launch before a classic swing bridge for easy access to the water, in addition to a walking trail extending from one tip of the island...
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  • Otter Lake, Québec

    Dog Sled in the Quebec Forest

    2 mi
    Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience dog-sledding in Quebec, an hour outside of Ottawa, with Escapade Eskimo! The guide of the tour is the owner of the business who also runs a lodge that you can stay in before and after your trip. You'll arrive at the lodge, check-in, and once ready, you'll dri...
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Camping and Lodging in Ottawa

Cardinal / Ottawa South KOA Holiday
44.8615194113,-75.4431313276, Canada

Cardinal / Ottawa South KOA Holiday

Renfrew / Ottawa West KOA Journey
45.529969,-76.687335, Canada

Renfrew / Ottawa West KOA Journey