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CANAL BIKES at Confederation Park/Dow’s Lake
The Rideau Canal Festival Bike Program offers visitors and tourists an easy opportunity to experience the Rideau Canal by bicycle. For a minimum donation to Bicycles for Humanity, visitors and tourists can pick up a Rideau Canal Festival bike at Confederation Park or Dows Lake from August 1-3, and enjoy a leisurely bicycle ride along the scenic Rideau Canal.
Hours of operation:
Saturday, August 1 – 10AM to 6AM
Sunday, August 2 – 10AM to 6PM
Monday, August 3 – 10AM to 4PM
Bicycles for Humanity will also be operating a bicycle parking lot at Confederation Park throughout the Festival. Bicycles and safety equipment are graciously provided by Kunstadt Ottawa.
Walking, Cycling, Running Circuits
Bring a friend along, pick your favorite route, follow the path, and enjoy the activities!
Click here to view interactive pathways and other maps.
Bicycle Rentals
Interested in seeing more of our area? Bicycle rentals are available from Rent-A-Bike located at the East Arch of Plaza Bridge. Visit www.rentabike.ca for information and directions.
Rideau Canal Shuttle
Throughout the Festival weekend, Amphibus Lady Dive will be operating a double decker shuttle service between the Chateau Laurier (Bytown Museum site), Sparks & Elgin (Confederation Park site) and Dows Lake on the following schedule:
Festival visitors can purchase a $5 bracelet for the day shuttle from the Amphibus Lady Dive sales rep at the Chateau Laurier stop or on board the shuttle.
Amphibus Lady Dive’s regular Double Decker city tours leave from the kiosk at the corner of
Sparks & Elgin every hour from 10am to 4pm.
Tours are 90 minutes. Festival visitors who have purchased the shuttle bracelet will receive a $5 discount off the regular tour pass.
PAUL'S BOAT LINES
Paul’s Boat Lines Limited is Ottawa’s premiere sightseeing venue offering quality sightseeing cruises on the Historic Rideau Canal and the famous Ottawa River. For more information about their tours and schedules visit www.paulsboatcruises.com
Public Transit
Get around in an ecologically-friendly way by choosing public transit. OC Transpo bus fares and routes are available at www.octranspo.com or go straight to the OC Transpo Travel Planner.
From out of town?
You can reduce your carbon footprint and your travel costs by sharing a ride to the Festival with Pickup Pal.
Want to take a break from the driver's seat?
Sit back and take in the scenery on your way to beautiful Ottawa by travelling by bus or by train.
For more information, please go to www.viarail.ca or www.greyhound.com.
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