HomeThe Rural Landscape in Canada’s Capital Region
The Greenbelt is a 20,000-hectare band of rural land in the southern part of the Capital region, which is managed by the NCC. The Greenbelt has grown recently and, according to the Greenbelt Master Plan (1996), will continue to grow.
What kind of Greenbelt?
The Greenbelt of the future will be a fully developed symbol of Canada’s rural traditions. It will also provide large open sites for major Capital institutions. The plan sets policies for:
- a connected system of natural lands
- protected views
- visitor interpretation
- a recreational pathway system
- sustainable farming and forestry
- research and high-technology campuses
Related Links
- Greenbelt Master Plan: Summary (pdf - 420 Kb)
Concept Plan Map (jpg - 1.1 Mb)
Experiences Network Map (jpg - 941 Kb)
Land Designations Map (jpg - 1 Mb)
- Discover the Greenbelt