Gloucester Quarries

Photo: Exploring the Quarry.

Between Montfort Hospital and the National Research Council on Montreal Road, there were once commercial quarries which have since been abandoned or filled in. This walk will show you the location of two quarries that gave rise to a thriving village with a school and post office. You will learn about this village and its importance to the growth of Ottawa.

Location

Route

We will walk north from Pilos Restaurant on Codd's Road and turn left at the first street north of Montreal Road, walking towards Montfort Hospital along residential roads and footpaths, until a stone ruin can be seen on the left side of the street.. We will return the same way.

Guide:

Robert Serré

When:

Date:	Sun May 5, 2013
Time:	2:30 PM
Duration:	1 hour
Language:	English

Where:

Start:	Pilos Restaurant (corner Montreal Rd & Carson’s Rd)
End:	same
Area:
Distance:	2.0 kms

Accessibility:

Unpaved paths and rough terrain. Proper footwear needed to walk around trees and through brush.

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