Cycling day trip from Bells Corners to le Plateau

Kick off your ride in Bells Corners, a lively suburb on Ottawa’s west end packed with local shops and restaurants — and from there, you’re in for a relaxed cruise heading north to le Plateau in Gatineau. This 29.5 km route is mostly on smooth asphalt and paved cycleways, so you can expect a comfy ride the whole way.

You’ll roll out through green neighbourhoods, zip along some dedicated paths (over 70% of this route is on bike trails!), and catch a few gentle hills with about 185 meters of total ascent — just enough to keep things interesting, but nothing too grueling. As you reach le Plateau, you’ll enjoy the vibe of one of Gatineau’s newer and fastest-growing neighbourhoods, known for its parks, shopping, and beautiful views.

This is an ideal city ride if you want to keep things mostly traffic-free and smoothly paved, while getting a taste of both Ottawa and Gatineau scenery. Don’t forget your camera, and maybe plan a coffee stop at either end!