When and which NCC Parkways are open for active transportation only in 2024?
Reading Time: 2 minutes I created my annual overview of the NCC Parkways when they are open for Active Transportation only. Here is your handy schedule.
Spring into Active Parkways 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes Group ride in Ottawa on May 11: Spring into Active Parkways 2024
When and which NCC Parkways are open for active transportation only in 2024?
Reading Time: 2 minutes I created my annual overview of the NCC Parkways when they are open for Active Transportation only. Here is your handy schedule.
Cycle MORE (drive less) on this scenic 180 km bicycle route along the Mississippi and Ottawa Rivers
Reading Time: 3 minutes Two cycling enthusiasts are putting a cycling route with services together to attract more cycling tourism to rural Ontario and Ottawa.
Ottawa River Pathway detour near War Museum
Reading Time: 3 minutes A new detour on the Ottawa River Parkway came into effect. I went out and checked it out for you. It is well signed, but I am not sure about those ‘walk your bike’ signs.
Robbed Abroad. What Would You Do?
Reading Time: 6 minutes You don’t want to think about it, but what if you get robbed while travelling? It happened recently to a friend of mine. Are you prepared?
NCC mulls replacement for Rideau Canal Skateway. “QED likely”: spokesperson
Reading Time: 4 minutes This morning’s local newspaper reports on the NCC mulling the Queen Elizabeth Drive as an alternative for the Rideau Canal Skateway after several disappointing skate seasons. Even the mayor might be on board. Here is the entire article.
The Street as a Sponge
Reading Time: 6 minutes As weather patterns change, more cities are looking into retaining rainwater locally longer. Here are some cool examples from the Netherlands and an article I found in a Dutch newspaper (translated).
The Short Life of the Ottawa & New York Railway
Reading Time: 12 minutes At some time in our history, Ottawa had a direct train connection to the Adirondecks and Tupper Lake in New York State via Cornwall. From there, you could travel further south to New York City. The original idea was to create a direct connection to NY, NY, but that didn’t materialise. (with video of the route)
The Food Map of Merivale Road in 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutes This is the second year I am posting a Merivale Rd Food map. The 2024 Merivale Food map shows all food outlets on a stretch of Merivale Road, and the post describes who left and who started.
Will the Rideau Canal open for skating this year?
Reading Time: 5 minutes The Rideau Canal in Ottawa has been a beloved skating destination since 1970. However, warmer winters are affecting its ice quality and duration. With fewer days open in recent years, speculation arises about this year’s opening. Upcoming cold nights could lead the canal to open end of January and when it does, don’t wait to go out.
