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Photo: The new public dock with enclosed swimming area at the NCC River House (Via National Capital Commission) Add a new destination to your Ottawa summer bucket list: The National Capital Commission has re-opened the historic River House (previously known as the National Capital River Pavilion and the Ottawa River Boathouse), now with improved accessibility and some new amenities for the public to enjoy. ...

Photo: The Queen Elizabeth Driveway. (Via National Capital Commission) In the midst of a city council-declared climate emergency, what does Ottawa’s Mayor Mark Sutcliffe deem to be his priority? Scratching away at what little space we have for safe, urban active transportation that reduces emissions and gives residents more options to stay healthy. ...

Photo: Residents enjoy cycling in May, 2020. Photo by Farah Kahn/OttawaStart.com. In addition to the existing weekends-only closure of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway, the National Capital Commission will now close the Sir John A. MacDonald and Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkways to cars this weekend to enable active use. ...

(Via NCC) The National Capital Commission (NCC) is saddened to report that the Rideau Canal Skateway will not reopen this winter, marking the end of its 51st season. Following a temporary closure on February 22, 2021, along with three subsequent warmer days of weather, in addition to a snowstorm and warmer temperatures in the forecast for early next week, continued maintenance efforts would unfortunately not return the Skateway to safe conditions. ...

NCC Headquarters in downtown Ottawa. (Via NCC) Vehicle Access to Greenbelt Temporarily Closed Like many organizations, the National Capital Commission (NCC) is doing its part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With that objective, we are temporarily closing vehicle access to the Greenbelt as of 9 pm on Friday, March 27, 2020, until further notice. ...

LeBreton Flats seen from the air. (Photo via NCC) (Via NCC) Calling all residents! It’s time to share your ideas to transform LeBreton Flats. The National Capital Commission (NCC) is moving forward to create a Master Concept Plan that will provide a renewed vision for building LeBreton Flats. ...

In the trees, Gatineau Park. Photo by Justin Van Leeuwen via the OttawaStart Flickr Pool. Grab your boots and coats, winter is here! With the recent snowfall, the cross-country ski, snowshoe and snow biking season is officially open in Gatineau Park, the Capital’s conservation park. ...

At an archeological dig site. (Via NCC) The National Capital Commission dubbed August “Archeology Month” and has been holding a series of archeological digs anyone can sign up for. If you missed the first two, there’s one last chance to try it this week at Leamy Lake Park, from Aug. ...

(Via NCC) Closed: A 120-metre section of the Ottawa River Pathway (eastside), to the east and west sides of the Blair Road Boat Launch, will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists for emergency repairs. The boat launch and parking lot will remain open and accessible during the work. ...

[caption id=“attachment_86182” align=“aligncenter” width=“1000”] A concept drawing of RendezVous Lebreton’s plan for a redeveloped LeBreton Flats. (RendezVous LeBreton)[/caption] _ (Via National Capital Commission) _ ** National Capital Region ** —The National Capital Commission (NCC) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement in principle with RendezVous LeBreton Group for the redevelopment of LeBreton Flats. ...