Summertime is just around the corner and that means, warm sunny days are on their way! The residents of Baseline are truly fortunate, with numerous possibilities of activities nearby to enjoy on a summer day. Whether you want to take a stroll, swim, capture beautiful landscape pictures or even discover about the industrial era of the 19th century, Baseline has it all.
Here are 7 attractions to visit that will give an outdoorsy twist to your summer!
1. The Britannia Park and Beach
Soak up the sun at Britannia’s public beach. Beyond the classic beach activities, you can find a restaurant, picnic tables with BBQ’s and a playground. Bonus: the parking is free!
Swim and sunbathe at Ottawa’s sandy beaches | Ottawa Tourism
2. Britannia Conservation Area
Just steps from the beach lies a conservation area of 79-hectares filled with forests and wetlands. Explore 5 km of pathways, giving you the opportunity to discover Mud Lake and its biodiversity. Fun fact: it’s also a popular area for birdwatching.
Britannia Conservation Area • Ontario Nature Trails
3. Stony Swamp, its Attractions & Trails
Stony Swamp is a preserved area and also the largest forested area that is part of the National Capital Region’s famous Greenbelt. It’s features 40 km of trails alongside a network of beaver ponds, wetlands and forest. More than 560 species of plants have called this place their home.
Stony Swamp | National Capital Commission
4. Jack Pine Trail
The Jack Pine Trail is a popular trail network with multiple connecting points. It’s composed of three loops ranging from 0,7 km to 2,3 km. This destination is frequented by occasional walkers due to its easy trails and interpretation panels that accompanies you along the way.
Jack Pine Trail | National Capital Commission
5. The Lime Kiln Trail and The Old Quarry Trails
Discover the relics of the industrial era in Ottawa during the 19 centuries! You can find notably a lime kiln that was restored by the National Capital Commission in 1999. Interesting detail, leashed dogs are welcomed from the 15th of April to the 30th of November.
Old Quarry Trail | National Capital Commission
6. Bruce Pit Dog Park
Speaking of dogs, Stony Swamp has a dog park and allows them to roam free with no leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/bruce-pit-dog-park
7. Bayshore Shopping Mall
Situated 10 minutes from Baseline, the Bayshore shopping mall has more than 170 boutiques and its food court is the best place to have a bite and shop.
Visit Baseline!
This neighborhood is dreamy, isn’t it? You would like to live there? Consult our Baseline webpage and make an appointment with one of our advisors to arrange a visit and answer all your questions!
