Ottawa's Easy 1.2-km Boardwalk Will Take You Over Water To The Best Fall Colours

The area is thousands of years old! 😲
Staff Writer

Start your car, as you need to explore Ottawa's boardwalk trail that will take you to the best fall colours.

To try it for yourself, head to Mer Bleue in the east of the city.

There is a short 1.2-kilometre flat path that will take you into a 7,700-years-old bog.

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The entire journey will take you under 30 minutes and is perfect for novice hikers.

Within the wetland, there are so many unique sights to see, as it is home to many rare birds and plants.

But the area is particularly stunning in the autumn because of all the brilliant yellow larch trees.

What are you waiting for? You can see it for yourself this weekend.

Mer Bleue

Price: Free

Address: Ridge Rd., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: You don't need to leave the city to enjoy the crisp air and autumn hues.

Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.

  • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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