National Capital Commission
Canada
Year Received for Award and Awarding Organization
2005 Rideau Canal Skateway The Rideau Canal Skateway was recognized as the world's largest, naturally frozen ice rink by Guinness World Records
2003 Gatineau Park's Winter Trail Network Silver in the category of Outdoors and Adventure Tourism. Grands Prix du tourisme québécois (national award)
2001 Gatineau Park Gatineau Park’s camping facilities were awarded top honours at the 17th “Grand Prix du tourisme de l’Outaouais” by the Outaouais Tourism Association
2000 The Ottawa River Parkway Best Urban Hike, 2000 The Best of Ottawa, Ottawa Xpress Readers' Poll Results
2000 The Rideau Canal Pathway Best Place to Jog, 2000 The Best of Ottawa, Ottawa Xpress Readers' Poll Results
2000 The Ottawa River Parkway Best Place to Bike, 2000 The Best of Ottawa, Ottawa Xpress Readers' Poll Results
2000 The Rideau Canal Best Rollerblading Path, 2000 The Best of Ottawa, Ottawa Xpress Readers' Poll Results
2000 The Gatineau Hills Best Place to See Nature, 2000 The Best of Ottawa, Ottawa Xpress Readers' Poll Results
2000 Gatineau Park Best Hiking Trail, 2000 The Best of Ottawa, Ottawa Xpress Readers' Poll Results
2000 Meech Lake Best Place to Swim, 2000 The Best of Ottawa, Ottawa Xpress Readers' Poll Results
2000 Mackenzie King Estate Best Place to Get Married, 2000 The Best of Ottawa, Ottawa Xpress Readers' Poll Results
1995 The City of Ottawa (largely because of the extensive off-road recreational Capital Pathway) 8th best cycling city in North America, Cycling Magazine

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