Bird Watching on Bate Island, Ottawa River

Visitors can enjoy improved facilities and refreshments at new chalet on the island.

The National Capital Commission (NCC) invites residents and visitors to rediscover Bate Island, a popular site for viewing the spectacular scenery of the Ottawa River and for walking, picnicking, kayaking, fishing and bird watching. The 3.5-hectares island is six kilometres west of Confederation Boulevard and is accessible to the public from the Champlain Bridge, either from the Ottawa River Parkway in Ottawa or the Aylmer Road in Gatineau.

The NCC invites everyone to enjoy this unique natural asset in the nation's capital and asks that care is taken by all to avoid damaging the fragile ecosystems and natural environments of Bate Island.

For more information on the NCC’s management of parks and green spaces in Canada’s Capital Region, contact the NCC at (613) 239-5555 or 1 800 704-8227 or consult the NCC website at www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca.

...what a wonderful way to connect with nature...

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