Dows Lake Pavilion

Don’t have a cottage, or the time to drive all the way out of town? No problem! Located at the base of Preston Street and minutes from downtown, Dows Lake offers an “urban hinterland” retreat in the centre of Canada’s Capital.

2. Fun on the water Try out a stand-up paddleboard (SUP), a kayak, canoe, pedal boat or one of our brand new row boats! 3. Experimental Farm Make a day of it! Bring the family and friends and after a nice paddle on the Lake, take the quick walk over to the Central Experimental Farm and enjoy one of the many programs and attractions on offer. 4. Arboretum Paddle along or stroll through the 26 acres of diverse flora. 5. Paths and trails Jogging, walking, biking, or rollerblading, there’s hardly a nicer setting in Ottawa than the paths running along Dows Lake and snaking through the arboretum. 6. Stay fit! Whether you’re on the water itself or taking advantage of one of the surrounding areas,

all activities in the vicinity offer varying degrees of physical challenge that are bound to get the blood flowing and keep you smiling. 7. Three fantastic restaurants After it’s all said and done, take some time to relax; no matter if you’re looking for Tex-Mex, pub style fare, or casual fine dining. Dows lake has it all!

• PADDLE on stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, canoes or pedal boats • WALK OR RUN the boardwalk ending where you began, at the Pavilion • DINE on the large decks of any of the three restaurants • RELAX watching the boats, SUP’ers and kayak/canoers come floating by • ENJOY the view day or night