The Ottawa River ride, from Ottawa to Montebello, is one of
the most beautiful, unique and enjoyable routes to cycle in all of Canada. It
isn’t one of your more usual cycle paths because it’s not extremely long;
however, it is definitely a must-do for all cyclists. From the Aviation Museum
in Ottawa to the Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, you are looking at
approximately 90km of flat and gorgeous scenery.
Below are some photos that give you a quick idea on what the
90km-view would be like. One thing I would like to reiterate about this route
is that it’s quite relaxing – you would be hard pressed to see more than a
dozen runners and cyclists with an early morning departure. This brings me to
my next point: once you arrive in Montebello, you are immersed in even more of
a countryside. The paths wind and rotate through farmlands and past beautiful
old buildings, with fantastic views of the Ottawa River and slight rolling
hills.
The best part about this route is the fact that anyone can
ride it, as it isn’t overtly difficult. If you feel like it would be too challenging,
I assure you it isn’t – with the ample break stops throughout and flat cycle
paths, it is a full-day leisurely ride. However, if you are more competitive
and want a challenge, this is the time to push yourself to shorten your minute
per kilometer average.
I enjoyed this so much, it has increased my excitement triple
fold for Enbridge’s
Ride to Conquer Cancer in Montreal! This 2-day epic beast is identical to
this ride but even more scenic – and you end up in Montreal for a celebration
party! I don’t know how you can beat that.
Below is a quick snapshot on the routes for the two days and
their respective elevation:
Day 1:
Day 2:
Below are some images on what to expect for the Montreal 2 day ride:
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