Green’s Creek in the East End

Our three big rivers – the Ottawa, Rideau, and Gatineau – get all the attention when it comes to local waterways, however there’s a little creek in the east end full of charm and grace that quietly weaves it’s way north. I was very fortunate to happen upon a short section of it by accident during one of my rides. You can too. Here’s how.

This all happened while on a bike errand to the Home Depot in the east end. I decided to make the most of it and explore a trail noted on Google Maps a bit further east off Innes Road as it heads through the Greenbelt.

While venturing along, I noticed another path turning off to the right. It lead me over this old abandoned train bridge…

… winding up at the back of this big box store that fronts onto Innes Road…

…so I turned around.

Crossing back over the train bridge I noticed another unmarked path that continued along the bank of Green’s Creek. Couldn’t resist. Now this is pretty much a foot path, so I recommend either walking/carrying you bike most of the way, or locking your bike to a tree and exploring by foot. You will not be disappointed.

Along the shore there are many hints that this was not always a predominantly natural environment, as suggested by these remains.

The path eventually veers away from the creek as it comes upon the Trans-Canada Highway, and ends a bit further along at some train tracks.

I turned around and headed back to the marked trail, which takes you between two farmers fields like so.

This leads to the wider stone dust Prescott Russell rail-to-trail path that you can follow all the way to Quebec.

I headed back along Anderson Road.

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