NCC to again open part of Queen Elizabeth Driveway for outdoor exercise space
Posted Jan 22, 2021 08:51:00 PM.
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is creating more outdoor space for exercise in the densest part of Ottawa, by opening a section of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway for active use only.
The road will be open for pedestrians and cyclists to use, between Fifth Avenue and Somerset Street, seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting Saturday, January 23, 2021.
The NCC's original pilot project, opening Queen Elizabeth Driveway for exercise space, lasted through the late spring, summer and early fall.
The commission says this project will continue until further notice, and could be temporarily interrupted due to the City of Ottawa’s snow removal efforts.
The NCC makes this announcement as it gets set to raise the green flag over the Rideau Canal Skateway next week, marking the official opening of its 51st season. It's expecting to confirm the exact opening date soon.
As in previous years, the NCC says it will be working to open all 7.8 km of the skateway, and will update the public as sections open or close over the course of the season.
In order to be consistent with the provincial emergency measures announced last week, and in close consultation with public health officials, the NCC is suggesting that residents across the region access only the NCC assets closest to their home.
To date, all NCC assets remain accessible to the public, provided that users follow public health directives, as well as NCC preventive measures, at all times.
