The NCC is conducting a short survey to better understand the use of the Capital Pathway Network. The Capital Pathway Network refers to the pathways shared by pedestrians, joggers, in-line skaters, skateboarders, and, cyclists, which are found along both sides of the Rideau Canal, along the Ottawa and Rideau Rivers, in Gatineau Park, and in other…
On Saturday, June 26 at 1 pm, use the Zoom link to participate: pqchc.zoom.us/j/9908814079?from=addon
Introducing the Weekend Bikedays, presented by Nokia, Instagram photo contest! Share your best photos taken on the parkways during Weekend Bikedays for a chance to win a Norco Scene IGH N8 bicycle and $500 Costco gift card. Total retail value is more than $1,700. TO ENTER Tag your Instagram photo with #WeekendBikedays and @NCC_CCN. Follow us on Instagram. Deadline…
The City is currently in the process of updating the Transportation Master Plan, which will include an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) for pedestrian and cycling facilities. This new plan will set the priorities and timelines for infrastructure improvements over the next ten years. The Councillors listed below hosted a public meeting to invite residents to ask questions and…
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is warning residents to take extra precautions to secure their bikes from thefts. A key priority for the Service is to raise awareness about bike thefts and how to prevent them. We are already seeing the number of stolen bikes on the rise in 2021. So far, we have received…
A new active transportation project is planned within Kitchissippi Ward, but touches on Bay Ward. I wanted to give Bay Ward residents the opportunity to participate in the online consultation process. Online Consultation: March 29 to April 25, 2021 The project would benefit residents of Bay Ward by improving a cycling route that people will…
Canada’s Capital Region — The National Capital Commission’s (NCC) Board of Directors recently approved the new Capital Pathway Strategic Plan, which will revamp its popular network of multi-use pathways over the next 10 years. The full plan is now available on line here
September is Let’s Bike Month Workshops – Information – Inspiration Councillor Theresa Kavanagh is hosting a workshop “Discover your City by Bike” on Tuesday, September 22 at 7 pm – Register here. Pedal to win prizes!Sign up as an individual or start a team! Join Now View the list of other community events at Let’s…
Enjoy the spectacular fall colours in Canada’s Capital Region with additional public space for outdoor well-being. The crisp, cool air, combined with an explosion of colours tells us that fall has arrived, and it’s time for Fall Rhapsody. Spectacular landscapes can be seen and admired, attracting hundreds of thousands of people in Canada’s Capital Region…
Recyclore is an Ottawa based all-volunteer registered not-for-profit. They are dedicated to keeping bicycles out of the landfill and putting them back on the street. They accept donations of old bicycles, recondition them, and then offer the used bicycles for sale. Hours: Wednesdays 5:00- 8:00 PM & Saturdays 12:00 to 5:00 PM Location Now open at their…