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Guide · Parks & trails

River paths, parks and recreation

Outdoor recreation includes neighbourhood paths and winter skating at Jeanne d’Arc Park.

28 parks, trails, recreation centres and libraries are mapped in the Convent Glen area from OpenStreetMap, each linked to its source.

Updated · Facts on this page link to their sources

Orléans, Ontario - Youville Farm
Orléans, Ontario - Youville Farm. Photo: Cantons-de-l'Est, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Green’s Creek provides trails and a connection between Greenbelt Pathway East and the Ottawa River Pathway. Nearby Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex–Orléans offers a pool, arenas and fitness facilities at 1490 Youville Drive.

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Parks, trails and recreation

Parks & trails in the Convent Glen area
Parks & trails in the Convent Glen area · Distances are straight-line from the marked centre. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
  1. 1Bonaventure Park120 m
  2. 2Stoneboat Park160 m
  3. 3Friar Gate Park270 m
  4. 4Terry Fox Participark390 m
  5. 5Glen Park490 m
  6. 6Glen Park Ice Rink530 m
  7. 7Terry Fox Park550 m
  8. 8Bilberry Park580 m
  9. 9Pierre Rocque Community Centre640 m
  10. 10Pierre Rocque Park660 m
  11. 11Grey Nuns Park740 m
  12. 12Pierre Rocque Park Ice Rink760 m
  13. 13Jeanne d'Arc Park910 m
  14. 14Mystery Park940 m
  15. 15Hiawatha Park1.0 km
  16. 16Luc Major Park1.0 km
  17. 17Carrière Park1.1 km
  18. 18Hiawatha Park Ice Rink1.1 km
  19. 19Joe Jamieson Park1.1 km
  20. 20Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex1.2 km
  21. 21Joe Jamieson Park Ice Rink1.2 km
  22. 22Racette Park1.2 km
  23. 23Décarie Park1.2 km
  24. 24North Vineyard Park1.3 km
  25. 25Father Richard Ward Park1.3 km
  26. 26Troyes Park1.3 km

Pathways & trails

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Neighbourhood parks

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Recreation centres & libraries

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Questions people ask

Quick answers

Short answers first; each links to the full answer and its sources.

All 33 questions

  1. Can you walk or cycle along the Ottawa River near Convent Glen?

    Yes: the community association describes a paved riverfront path used for walking and cycling. The NCC also identifies a connection between Greenbelt Pathway East and the Ottawa River Pathway at Green’s Creek.

    As of 2026-10-30 · cgow.ca ncc-ccn.gc.ca

  2. What outdoor activities are available at nearby Green’s Creek?

    The NCC lists hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Green’s Creek, along with a winter toboggan hill. It distinguishes the accessible Greenbelt Pathway East from Trails 61 and 63, which are not universally accessible.

    As of 2026-10-30 · ncc-ccn.gc.ca

  3. Where can you swim or skate indoors near Convent Glen?

    Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex–Orléans is at 1490 Youville Drive. The City lists a swimming pool, the Elizabeth Manley and Roger Sénécal arenas, and fitness facilities; current programs and closures are published on its facility page.

    As of 2026-10-30 · ottawa.ca

  4. Is there outdoor skating in Convent Glen?

    Jeanne d’Arc Park has outdoor skating ice maintained by community volunteers in winter. The association publishes rink information and directs visitors to current ice-quality and opening updates.

    As of 2026-10-30 · cgow.ca

  5. What should families check before choosing a home in Convent Glen?

    Nearby facilities include schools and the pool and arenas at Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex–Orléans. Check the exact school assignment and the route from the home to those facilities, because a neighbourhood name alone does not determine school eligibility.

    As of 2026-10-30 · ottawa.ca ocsb.ca

  6. Can you walk a dog on the nearby Green’s Creek trails?

    The NCC permits leashed pets year-round on Greenbelt Pathway East and from April 15 to November 30 on Trail 63. Pets are not permitted elsewhere in the Green’s Creek sector under the rules published on its visitor page.

    As of 2026-10-30 · ncc-ccn.gc.ca

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