Best Hikes: Ottawa-Gatineau Book

Discover 50 of the best trails in Ottawa and more.

  • All 50 trail reports include trail maps, description, location, and enough trails to make sure it’s the right trail for you.

  • It’s organized by the best waterfalls, vistas, tower, boardwalks, geocaching, sunrise/sunset, accessible, dog friendly, and there’s even a section for coffee lovers!

  • Yes! I hiked all the trails in the book and included QR codes for each trail that link you to the trail managers website so that you can stay up-to-date with any changes.

  • You can purchase the book from the publisher (button below), any Chapters-Indigo store, or local independent bookstores. Our fave is Millstreet Books in Almonte.

Spring 2024

Spring 2024

A Guide to Hiking Trails in Ottawa and Region booklet

A new 5th edition of the wildly popular "‘A Guide to Hiking Trails in Ottawa and Region’ will be released in spring of 2024. It is a quick reference booklet with over 300 trails listed within 2hrs of Ottawa and all the details you need to pick the right adventure for you.