Beaver Pond — Attraction in Ottawa

One of the most photogenic places in Kanata North

A locals favourite walk. The beaver pond is located in Kanata North, in the heart of so called Kanata Lakes area. It forms part of the wetland, hence there are many species of birds, insects and small mammals who live there. It’s also home to some migratory birds like the Canadian geese, you can see them throughout the summer and early fall.

The natural path around the Beaver Pond is an easy about 3 KM walk, dog and kids friendly and is nicely maintained. In the fall when the leaves turn red and orange, the area south of the parking lot is a great spot to take stunning photos. Many professional photographers also come here and take outdoor family photos for their clients.

There is an actual beaver living in the Beaver Pond, his dam is nestled in the reeds. See if you can spot him next time you visit the...

Awesome short (1-1.5h) trail. I did it in June. If you like a short walk in nature, to see birds, squirrels, chippies and, if you are lucky enough (I was), a beaver - this trail is for you. Good to walk with your family, guests, dog, or alone. After a rain, some parts of the trail can get a bit muddy, but not too much. There are plenty of wild raspberry bushes, benches (view spots), and flowers along the path. It is always fun to feed geese (bring with you some bread leftovers), but some of them can bite a bit (just don't provoke them). Overall, my warmest...

Beautiful trail. The loop doesn't take very long to do....under an hour. Lots of wildlife. The leaves are in a nice stage of autumn yellows and reds. There are a lot of leaves on the trails. They make for slippery walking but make the trail look so beautiful. I suggest for a little longer walk, do the Kizell Pond loop as well. It is very picturesque and nature at its finest. There are several areas with benches along the way, to just sit, relax, and...