Rideau Canal's picturesque Dows Lake offers relaxation and recreation. Two restaurants with large patios offer casual food, drinks and a w ">

Dows Lake Pavilion

Dows Lake Pavilion
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© Shawn Lautebach
Type of Site
Sports & Recreation, City Parks & Gardens
Neighborhood
Downtown
Interests That Apply
Outdoors, Sports & Recreation
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Price: Free
Prices will vary depending on rentals and services.
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Mobility Obstacles: Waterways
Notes: The pavilion itself is accessible, but some activities may present difficulties.
Water/Drinks: Available on site or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks Dinner Lunch
Restrooms: Available
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Dows Lake Pavilion

Lakeside Oasis Year Round


Family Time

Address: Phone:
1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway
Ottawa, ON K1S 5K7
+1 613 232 1001
Fax: +1 613 232 1245

Description

This large pavilion at the edge of the Rideau Canal's picturesque Dows Lake offers relaxation and recreation. Two restaurants with large patios offer casual food, drinks and a wonderful view, while a full-service marina offers fuel, pump out, and slip rentals. In winter, the lake becomes part of the Rideau Canal skating rink and the pavilion rents a variety of winter sports equipment, including skates, sleighs and cross-country skis. During the summer, the marina rents canoes, paddleboats and inline skates.



Times & Dates

Open Hours: 6am-8pm, daily
Notes: The pavilion is open dawn-dusk, daily. Rental shop and restaurant hours vary.
Visit Time: 30min-1.5hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Price Notes: Prices will vary depending on rentals and services.
Payment Types: Traveler Checks, VISA, MASTERCARD

Exposure

Indoor with climate control.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: All Ages
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car Bicycle Bus Ferry/Boat Taxi Walking
Notes: The Pavilion is easy to access on skates when the Rideau Canal is open for skating.
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: $0-$5
Parking Safety: Safe
Notes: The small parking lot is across Queen Elizabeth Driveway from the pavilion.


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Photo Credits:
© Shawn Lautebach