This Hiking Trail Near Ottawa Takes You To Hidden Ruins By A Cascading Waterfall

It's a Gatineau Park gem.🍂

Building ruins in Gatineau Park next to a waterfall surrounded by autumn leaves.

Building ruins in Gatineau Park next to a waterfall surrounded by autumn leaves.

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Gatineau Park near Ottawa is a great spot to explore a variety of trails that come alive with colour in the fall.

Trail 36 to Carbide Wilson Ruins is an easy hike where you can admire a calm lake, historic ruins and a cascading waterfall. There is so much beauty to explore on this short hike less than 30 minutes from Ottawa.

The In and Out trail leads you into a forest past Meech Lake and you’ll be surrounded by vibrant colours during the fall months. The building ruins are the remains of a fertilizer plant complex constructed in the early 1900s by an inventor.

The waterfall is beside the ruins and flows behind the building into a river stream. There are flat rocks you can sit on to enjoy the water views against a backdrop of ruins and trees.

The 3.25-kilometre round trip trail begins at parking lot P11 on Chemin du Lac-Meech. The National Capital Commission wants to preserve the landscape and reminds visitors to leave no trace and not to climb on the ruins.

Carbide Wilson Ruins

Price: Free

When: Closed in winter

Address: P11 O'Brien, Carbide Wilson, Chelsea, QC

Why You Need To Go: It is a short hike through a forest with breathtaking views along the way including ruins and a waterfall.

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

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  • Megan Johnson
    Ottawa Staff Writer Megan Johnson was an Ottawa Staff Writer for Narcity Canada. Prior to joining the Narcity team she founded Ottawa River Lifestyle, a blog to promote the Capital Region and small towns along the Ottawa River. In addition to writing about Canadian businesses, local events and outdoor adventures, Megan has created content for Canadian brands and tourism boards. She has her B.Sc. in Honours Biochemistry and has always enjoyed various forms of writing and travel.

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