Bike Tour: Tulips on Two Wheels

Note: This tour will be held twice: once at 10:30 am and again at noon.

This tour will show some of the history of the area around Dow's Lake, including the tulips.

Ottawa has a strong historical connection to the Netherlands and the tulips, but the area also shows some of the change in land use, with different bridges and roads going across Dow's Lake. The area is also a draw for cyclists, and we'll talk about why.

This will be an easy, slow ride entirely on paths. There will be lots of stopping and we may walk parts of it if the paths are crowded.

Plus, we'll show you the secret tulip bed that nobody knows about!

Location

Route

Along the Canal path south towards the Dow's Lake Pavillion, then through Commissioner's Park. We'll go along the Canal to the Corktown Bridge at Somerset, then back to where we started.

About the walk leader

Alex bikes throughout the city and has toured in a dozen countries. His hobby is understanding transportation infrastructure and he knows some of the history of the area we'll be riding through..

Guide:

Alex deVries

When:

Date:	Sat May 4, 2013
Time:	11:30 AM
Duration:	1 hour
Language:	English

Where:

Start:	Rideau Canal Pathway near Queen Elizabeth Dr. and Fifth Ave. (just south of the Canal Ritz)
End:	same
Area:	The Glebe/Centretown/Parliament Hill
Distance:	4.0 kms

Accessibility:

Note that this tour is by bicycle, not walking. We recommend that you wear a helmet.

Gallery

Volunteer to Marshal This Walk