Prescott-Russell Pathway
The Prescott-Russell Pathway is a shared-use pathway that stretches from Mer Bleue, along an old railway bed, and past city limits into Prescott Russell county. The pathway is for use by
- walkers, joggers, skiiers, snowshoers
- dogs (must be on a leash)
- cyclists
- horse riding
- snowmobiles, subject to City of Ottawa policy.
Motorized vehicles are banned from the pathway, with the exception of mobility aids including wheelchairs and scooters, emergency response vehicles, and city-authorized maintenance vehicles.
Parking is available at three different locations; the closest to Navan on Smith Road. Trail rules are posted.
The trail and surrounding area is home to much wildlife. Watch for a wide variety of plant life and wildlife including beavers and beaver ponds, large and small birds, turtles, frogs and numerous other animals.
The official opening of the Navan portion of the trail was held in June 2011.
- walkers, joggers, skiiers, snowshoers
- dogs (must be on a leash)
- cyclists
- horse riding
- snowmobiles, subject to City of Ottawa policy.
Motorized vehicles are banned from the pathway, with the exception of mobility aids including wheelchairs and scooters, emergency response vehicles, and city-authorized maintenance vehicles.
Parking is available at three different locations; the closest to Navan on Smith Road. Trail rules are posted.
The trail and surrounding area is home to much wildlife. Watch for a wide variety of plant life and wildlife including beavers and beaver ponds, large and small birds, turtles, frogs and numerous other animals.
The official opening of the Navan portion of the trail was held in June 2011.
