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Bike Rentals & Bicycling in Ottawa |
Ottawa is very accessible to cyclists. Again, you may want to start immediately opposite Parliament Hill to pick up a map of the area or find a bicycle rental. Cycling to the attractions around downtown Ottawa is a great way to get around, but don't ignore the Gatineau side of the river. They have several attractions along the river including the Museum of Civilization and if you want to really stretch your legs, Gatineau Park has many kilometers of great cycling paths.
The city is criss-crossed by many bicycle paths, some of which are shared with motorists, and some are shared with pedestrians. The city provides maps of the routes .
OC Transpo , the city bus company has bicycle racks on the front of many buses. You can load your bike on the rack and then ride the bus for the normal passenger fare.
Cycle City: Ottawa has over 170 kilometres of bike paths, many of them along our scenic rivers and canals. Photo courtesy of the National Capital Commission. |
Bike Guide
Looking for a bike to rent? Get outdoors and visit Ottawa's natural beauty on your own horsepower. There are many bike rental companies to choose from downtown, perhaps the most well known is rent a bike. This family run business can guide you through some of Ottawa's hidden treasures! |
Rent-a-Bike
East Arch, Plaza Bridge
Rideau & Colonel By Dr. on Canal
Tel: (613) 241-4140
Web Site: www.rentabike.ca
Enjoy Ottawa/Hull's waterways, greenbelt and capital attractions on some of North America's best pathways with Rent-A-Bike. Located downtown at East Arch, Plaza Bridge
Rideau & Colonel By Dr. on the Rideau Canal . Bicycles for all abilities and ages. Trailers, group tours, sales and service available. Phone 241-4140 or take a look at our web site. |
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If you want to go on a cycling tour and need to find a bike to borrow, here are some places that rent out bikes:
- Rent a Bike Velocation
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| Ottawa's RentABike caters to tourists and residents alike who want a way to see the nation's capital at its summertime best. |
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2 Rideau St
Ottawa, ON K1N 8X5
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Tours for Tourists
Bicycle riding in Ottawa is one of life's little pleasures. Particularly for the many tourists who flock to the national capital in summertime. With more than 200 kilometres of bike path spread across the city, there's a lot to explore. RentABike has been renting out both on- and off-road bikes by the hour since 1976. They also sell bikes for those looking to invest in the pastime. Models range from comfortable touring bikes to off-road mountain bikes and super-light road bikes. They even rent trailers for toting little ones too small for a bike of their own. All rentals include a helmet, lock and map. Reservations are required for groups.
Ottawa is a great city for cyclists. There are over 170 kilometres of bike paths in the city, many of them along our scenic rivers and canals. It's also easy to cycle on the roads — with many major routes featuring special bike lanes to make commuting easy. A recent report shows that Ottawa has more bicycle commuters than any other city in North America.
Essential Links
- Citizens for Safe Cycling
CfSC is the voluntary association of cyclists who work for better, safer, environmentally- friendly cycling in Ottawa.
- City of Ottawa - Cycling
From the City of Ottawa, this site offers info for all of your cycling needs in Ottawa, including where to find maps of cycling routes, a list of charity and fun rides, and even how to take your bicycle on OC Transpo buses and trains.
- Biking Country
From the National Capital Commission, this page has info about cycling in Gatineau Park, Alcatel Bike Sundays, and the Capital Pathway -- the scenic network of Ottawa bike paths.
- Highway Traffic Act
Do you know the rules of the road?
- Outaouais Cycling
This site is aimed at tourists, but has useful info for people who live here as well.
- Cycloparc PPJ
A trail linking the main towns in the Pontiac region of Western Quebec. There are four tours of about 18 km each.
- Phone numbers
A directory of numbers to call about potholes, road hazards, etc.
Cycling Maps
- Cycling map
This bike route map covers the entire city, showing bike lanes, bike paths, and even busy intersections. A must-have resource for any cyclist in Ottawa.
- The Capital Pathway
This site features interactive maps of Ottawa's recreational pathways.The paths are great for cycling and a whole lot of other activities, such as walking, jogging and in-line skating. Also available as a PDF file.
- National Capital Greenbelt (PDF file)
Many of the Greenbelt trails are great for cyclists. Through forests, along streams, winding paths, wilderness -- it all makes for an interesting ride.
- Carte de territoires cyclables en Outaouais
Over two dozen suggested routes for you to try in Western Quebec. (French only)
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