Park and Cycle in Canada’s Capital

Park your car and ride your bike to work!

Maps and Publications

Cycling Capital Map and Brochure (2.25 MB)

Add some fresh air to your commute, and do your part for a greener capital! The NCC has established the Park and Cycle program to promote sustainable transportation in Canada’s Capital Region. Park your car in a Park and Cycle parking lot, then hop on your bike to complete your journey to downtown Ottawa–Gatineau on one of the Capital’s many bike paths.

Park and Cycle Locations

There are 15 park and cycle locations in Ottawa and Gatineau, with a total of 585 parking spots. Each location is strategically located beside a bike-friendly route, and is marked on the Cycling Capital map.

Ottawa

Champlain Bridge: 60 parking spaces
Shirleys Bay: 30 parking spaces
Deschênes Rapids: 45 parking spaces
Hampton Park (on Island Park Drive): 30 parking spaces
Rockcliffe Parkway (four locations): P4, 35 parking spaces; P5, 40 parking spaces; P7, 35 parking spaces; P8, 25 parking spaces
Greenbelt (two locations): P18, 25 parking spaces; P21, 20 parking spaces

Gatineau

Chaudières parking lot: 20 parking spaces
Deschênes parking lot: 20 parking spaces
Gatineau Park parking lot P2 (Relais plein air du parc de la Gatineau): 50 parking spaces
Gatineau Park Visitor Centre: 50 parking spaces
Leamy Lake

Park and Cycle Season

The season begins as soon as the snow melts (generally, around April 15) and ends on November 15.

Facilities
Washrooms	There are washrooms along some routes.
Parking	Free parking is available at Park and Cycle locations between 6 am and 10 pm.

See the Cycling Capital map for details

Bike Rentals

You can rent a bike through the following services:

Capital Bixi — This bike-share service offers 250 bikes located at 25 self-service stations in downtown Ottawa and Gatineau. The bikes are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from April to November. The service is an innovative way to get around in the heart of the Capital.
Rent-A-Bike
Maison du vélo — The Maison du vélo offers free services, including bike rentals, adapted bicycles and bike repairs. It is open seven days a week, from mid-May to mid-October.