Cycle City: Ottawa has over 170 kilometres of bike paths, many of them along our
scenic rivers and canals. Photo courtesy of the National Capital
Commission.
Bicycle Guide
Ottawa is a great city for cyclists. There are over 170 kilometres
of bike paths in the city, many of them along our scenic rivers and
canals. It's also easy to cycle on the roads — with many major
routes featuring special bike lanes to make commuting easy. A recent
report shows that Ottawa has more bicycle commuters than any other city
in North America.
Cycling Maps
Cycling
map
This bike route map covers the entire city, showing bike lanes, bike
paths, and even busy intersections. A must-have resource for any cyclist
in Ottawa.
The
Capital Pathway
This site features interactive maps of Ottawa's recreational pathways.The
paths are great for cycling and a whole lot of other activities, such
as walking, jogging and in-line skating. Also
available as a PDF file.
Gatineau
Park Mountain Biking
Cycle through Gatineau Park and discover some amazing treasures: plants
and animals, unique sites, crystal-clear lakes. It's all part of a
shared pathway network that puts a spring in the step of hikers and
a bounce in the tires of mountain bikers. Here's
a PDF map of Gatineau Park cycling routes.
Looking for road maps? Tourist maps? Check out our Maps
Guide...
Essential Links
Citizens for Safe Cycling
CfSC is the voluntary association of cyclists who work for better,
safer, environmentally- friendly cycling in Ottawa.
Cycling in the Ottawa/Gatineau
area
Features detailed articles, maps, and photos of bicycle rides, paths,
and routes in and around Ottawa. These include the paths around town
as well as rides to such nearby places as the Gatineau Hills and Carleton
Place. Created by local cyclist Michael McGoldrick. City
of Ottawa - Cycling
From the City of Ottawa, this site offers info for all of your cycling
needs in Ottawa, including where to find maps of cycling routes, a
list of charity and fun rides, and even how to take your bicycle on
OC Transpo buses and trains.
Alcatel-Lucent
Sunday Bike Days
Every Sunday morning from Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day (May
18 to August 31, 2008). More than 50 kilometres of parkways are closed
to motor vehicles, and opened up exclusively to bikes, roller skaters,
joggers -- basically anyone or anything without a motor. Check out
this PDF
map of road closures (or openings, depending on your perspective).
Biking
Country
From the National Capital Commission, this page has info about cycling
in Gatineau Park, Alcatel Bike Sundays, and the Capital Pathway --
the scenic network of Ottawa bike paths.
Cycling in Ottawa
A local blog covering topics such as parking, mass transit, safety,
activism, bike paths, and more.
Outaouais
Cycling
This site is aimed at tourists, but has useful info for people who
live here as well.
Cycloparc PPJ
A trail linking the main towns in the Pontiac region of Western Quebec.
There are four tours of about 18 km each.
Human Powered Vehicle Operators
of Ottawa
"A loose affilation of cyclists ... [who] share a love of recumbents,
folding bikes, choppers, and perhaps just about any bike that might
look a bit different ."
