Cycling in rural Ottawa

Visit the village of Carp west of Ottawa for its cafés, restaurants and vineyard. Then cool off in the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum.

Explore along the Ottawa River northwest of the city, including a provincial park, a conservation area, and a ferry ride to the province of Quebec.

Learn about local history at Pinhey’s Point, visit the village of Dunrobin and the suburb of Kanata, and get active in the South March Highlands.

Ride through the towns of Osgoode, Metcalfe and Greely. Visit the Farmers’ Market on Saturdays or the annual agricultural fair in the fall.

In the village of Cumberland east of Ottawa, you’ll find a heritage museum, farms, cafés, and a ferry across the Ottawa River to Quebec.

Take a spin on the Ottawa Prescott Russell rail trail just south of the village of Navan. You’ll ride through farmland and by two local wineries.

Explore the town of Munster just west of Ottawa where you can stop at a riverside brewpub, a vineyard, a museum, a coffee shop, and a farm.

The suburban village of Manotick, located south along the Rideau River, features eateries, boutiques, a conservation area, a historic mill and more.

Bike the quiet streets and pathways of Greely, south of Ottawa, to see its parks, woodland, a farm, and the Greely Community Centre.