Greenbelt Forest & Dog Park #28 In Ottawa

Healthy4Life - Hiking and Walking in the Greenbelt

The National Capital Greenbelt features over 100 kilometres of natural trails, which link to the Capital Pathway network. Find all trails in the tables below, along with their length, starting point and policy regarding dogs.

Be considerate of others, respect nature and stick to the dog-friendly trails if you’re walking with your pet. For conservation reasons, dogs are not allowed on any of the natural Greenbelt trails in the winter. They are allowed only on the multi-use pathways and in off-leash dog areas (Bruce Pit and Conroy Pit).

Shirleys Bay trails
In the Shirleys Bay area, there are seven kilometres of hiking trails, as well as 19.3 kilometres of pathways for walking, biking (fat biking in winter), skiing and snowshoeing. The trails cross through fallow fields and young forests, and offer striking views of the Ottawa River. This is truly a birder’s paradise.
Pine Grove trails
The Pine Grove area has 18.4 kilometres of hiking trails. This large forested area has a mix of native woods and plantations. Pine Grove Forest is an important wildlife habitat, and includes a self-guided forestry interpretation trail and a tree-identification arboretum.
Green’s Creek trails
At Green’s Creek, there are 5.5 kilometres of trails that cut through land with clay and postglacial deposits from the ancient Champlain Sea. Natural lookouts offer striking views of Green’s Creek Valley. The Greenbelt Pathway East offers 4.6 kilometres of paths for walking, and connects to the Ottawa River Pathway.