Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays

Hop on your bike, pull on your inline skates, and hit the parkways — they’re closed to motor vehicles every Sunday morning from May 17 to September 6. More than 50 kilometres of pure fun!

NEW! Visit the Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays EnviroTent — a fun and engaging stop for everyone! Find out about carbon footprints, and learn how to reduce your environmental impact. The Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays EnviroTent, located on Colonel By Drive between Bank Street and Bronson Avenue, is open every Sunday morning, from now until September 6.

Parkways Closed to Motor Vehicles for Sunday Bikedays

Ottawa River Parkway (Ottawa): The westbound lanes, located on the south side of the Ottawa River and west of downtown, are closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from Vimy Place (Canadian War Museum) to Carling Avenue. (5.5 km)

Colonel By Drive: Both lanes, located on the east side of the Rideau Canal, are closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from the Laurier Bridge to the Hogs Back Bridge. (7.6 km)

The Rockcliffe Parkway: Both lanes, running along the south side of the Ottawa River just east of downtown, are closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from the Aviation Parkway to St. Joseph Boulevard in Orleans. (8.4 km)

Gatineau Park: The Gatineau, Champlain and Fortune parkways are completely closed to motor vehicles from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. These parkways cover challenging, hilly terrain. One section, to the north of Lac-Meech Road (parking lot P8), is ideal for families with young children and is closed for two additional hours, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (30.5 km)