Enjoy the fun on Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays!

Maps and Publications

Cycling Capital Map and Brochure (2.25 MB)

Enjoy summer Sundays cycling along roads emptied of cars in Canada’s Capital Region. Since 1970, the National Capital Commission has opened scenic parkways to cyclists in Ottawa and Gatineau Park.

Cycling on Parkways in Ottawa and Gatineau Park

Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays take place Sunday mornings, from Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day. Over 50 kilometres of parkways in Ottawa and Gatineau Park are reserved for cyclists, in-line skaters, runners and walkers.

Experience the beauty of Canada’s Capital Region in a fun and environmentally friendly way. Take the parkways and cycle along the Rideau Canal or the Ottawa River, or through beautiful Gatineau Park.

The program is sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent, and run mainly by volunteers.

Note: Scooter-type power-assisted bikes are not allowed on the parkways while they are reserved for Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays.

Parkways Reserved for Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays

In Ottawa

9 am to 1 pm

• Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway (5.5 kilometres)
• Colonel By Drive (7.6 kilometres)
• Rockcliffe Parkway (7.5 kilometres)

In Gatineau Park

6 am to 11 am — 27 kilometres for cyclists who enjoy steep hills!

• Gatineau Parkway
• Champlain Parkway
• Fortune Lake Parkway

6 am to 1 pm — 3.5 kilometres north of Meech Lake Road (parking lot P8). This section is ideal for families with young children.

Facilities

Washrooms	There are washrooms in some parks.
Parking	Free and paid parking is available.
Universal Accessibility	The parkways are universally accessible.

See the Cycling Capital map for details.

Bike Rentals

You can rent a bike at one of the following locations:

• Bixi
• Rent-A-Bike
• Maison du Vélo (free bike rentals)

Maps

Parkways that are part of the Sunday Bikedays program are marked on the Cycling Capital map.

For more information see Parks, Paths and Parkways — Visitor Information.