The Rideau River and the Hog's Back Falls

We'll meet at the Cafe in Hog's Back Park. From there, we'll walk across the bridge to view the water fall and the geology, and then go down the stairs and under the road for a view of Mooney's Bay. Finally, we'll go back under the road to the Hog's Back Lock Station on the Rideau canal. We will return to Hog's Back park by the same route once the walk is over.

Accessibility: The walk will follow the Multi-use trail from Hogs Back Park to the Hog's Back Lock Station and back. On the way back, you may take the option to cross the dam above the falls. Note that this route includes some uneven ground and a flight of concrete stairs, but it might be an interesting option for some of our group when returning to our starting point.

Important: We will be walking near fast moving water and deep canal locks. Closely supervise your children when attending this walk.

Beth lives in Ottawa with her chosen family. She enjoys exploring the man-made and natural world with a special interest in the fine detail and the unseen all around us. She is interested in the geologic and pre-historic history of the Ottawa area, microbiology and how the hand of man has changed our environment. Beth is an avid canoeist and happiest in, on, and around the water. The river and rocks around the Hog's Back have become her third space to recharge and enjoy her spare time.