Things to Do in the Greenbelt

The Greenbelt offers outdoor fun at any time of year. This 20,000-hectare area encircles Ottawa and contains over 150 kilometres of trails. Enjoy nature while taking part in one of the many things to do in the Greenbelt.

Photo of three cyclists stopping to check a map on a riverside Greenbelt path Cycling in the Greenbelt Cycle through the Greenbelt on the following pathways, which are all part of the Capital Pathway network:
Photo close-up on skates of two people in-line skating In-line Skating in the Greenbelt Grab your in-line skates and explore the Greenbelt on the Watts Creek Pathway. This is the only paved pathway in the Greenbelt and it is universally...
Photo of a man and woman walking with their leashed dog Dog Walking in the Greenbelt In Ottawa’s Greenbelt, you can take your leashed dog on most trails. There are also many places where you can bring your dog without a leash. Dogs...
Photo of a sailboat on the Ottawa River Boating in the Greenbelt In the Greenbelt, you can go boating in the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. Shirleys Bay and the Ottawa River Be dazzled by the scenery, quiet...
Photo of a picnic shelter Picnicking in the Greenbelt The National Capital Greenbelt in Ottawa is an ideal location for a small picnic. Escape to nature in the heart of Canada's Capital and stop for a...
Photo of an adult leading a child on pony ride at the Log Farm in the Greenbelt Horseback Riding in the Greenbelt In the Greenbelt there is a 9.6-kilometre trail for horseback riding. The Equestrian Trail is located south of Ottawa in the Pine Grove area and is...
Photograph of a pop-up tent trailer with picnic table in the background Camping in the Greenbelt Extend your stay in the Greenbelt with a camping trip. The Ottawa Municipal Campground is only a 15-minute drive from Parliament Hill and within...
Photo of a boardwalk over one of the Greenbelt's protected marshlands Self-Guided Tours in the Greenbelt See and learn about the Greenbelt’s diverse natural eco-systems by taking self-guided tours at Stony Swamp, Pine Grove and Mer Bleue.
Photo of a man and woman walking up a waterside trail at Bruce Pit (Stony Swamp) Hiking and Walking in the Greenbelt The National Capital Greenbelt in Ottawa has over 150 kilometres of trails that connect to the Trans Canada Trail, Rideau Trail and Capital Pathway...
Photo of two people snowshoeing Snowshoeing in the Greenbelt On a crisp winter day in Ottawa, why not explore the Greenbelt by snowshoe? While most Greenbelt trails are used for cross-country skiing in the...
Photo of two children on a toboggan Tobogganing in the Greenbelt Tobogganing is one of our great Canadian traditions! Pack up the family and head out to one of the National Capital Greenbelt’s toboggan hills. These...
Photo of a cross-country skier on a forest trail Cross-Country Skiing in the Greenbelt Grab your skis and head out to the Greenbelt this winter! This area encircling Ottawa has over 150 kilometres of cross-country ski trails. You can...