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Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway – Commissioners Park loop from Dow's Lake / Lac Dow

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Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway – Commissioners Park loop from Dow's Lake / Lac Dow

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Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway – Commissioners Park loop from Dow's Lake / Lac Dow

01:28

13.9km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.25 km

Central Experimental Farm

Highlight • Historical Site

The Central Experimental Farm is a working agricultural research station and national historic site in the heart of Ottawa. Visitors can explore ornamental gardens, tree-lined pathways, and seasonal displays while learning about Canada’s agricultural innovations. The grounds include arboretums and test fields used to study crops, soils, and plant diseases, blending active research with publicly accessible green space. It’s both a scientific hub and one of the city’s most distinctive landscapes.

Tip by

2

2.40 km

Dow's Lake and the Arboretum

Highlight • Lake

Dominion Arboretum is open from dawn to dusk and free to enter. This pathway leads past Dow's Lake and onward to Rideau Canal.

Tip by

3

2.61 km

Dows Lake Pavilion

Highlight • Restaurant

Dow's Lake Pavilion is an iconic location on the shores of Dow's Lake on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa. Offering access to the canal, it includes restaurants with water views and numerous services related to boating activities.

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Tip by

4

8.06 km

Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • River

A popular park trail locals love to cruise. The trail offers a scenery of well-kept parklands and watercraft activity on the canal. Well-maintained and flat. One has a choice of making it a loop, as there are paths on both sides of the canal for most of the way.

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5

13.2 km

Commissioners Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A peaceful park on the shores of Dows Lake in Ottawa. Every spring, the park hosts a famous tulip festival. It features walking trails and picnic areas.

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Tip by

6

13.7 km

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Highlight • Rest Area

B

13.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

1.41 km

485 m

270 m

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

2.33 km

1.18 km

236 m

< 100 m

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