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| Kiwanis Way |
Information
The trail runs for 2 km
between the Riverside Park and the Pembroke Marina, with scenic views
of the Ottawa River. The route is mostly along the Kiwanis Way which
comprises of separated paved trails, the riverside path for walkers
and the city-side one for bikes and roller blades. Look out for the
Osprey platform, viewing platforms, Riverside Amphitheatre and the Pointer
Boat monument. This is a great place to enjoy a promenade chatting to
family and friends.
How
to get there
Go west about a kilometre away from Pembroke
downtown core along the main street, Pembroke Street West, continuing
onto Pembroke Street East. Turn right towards the Ottawa River onto
Alexandra Street to get to Pembroke Marina, or alternatively continue
driving along Pembroke Street East for a couple of kilometres, then
turn right directly into Riverside Park.
Directions
- This trail guide begins at the Riverside
Park beach. Walk through the picnic area to the Kiwanis Way. An Osprey
platform is located at the river's edge, partially concealed by trees.
- A fine sprinkling of silver-grey church
spires and church towers can be seen a third of the way along the
trail.
- The Cockburn Pointer Boat monument is
found at the end of the Kiwanis Way. Go through the gate, turn left
under the timber arch for the Millennium Boardwalk and follow its
2000 boards, each bearing the sponsor's name, to the lighthouse at
the end of the Pembroke Marina. This is a good place to view docked
vessels (up to 150), the Ottawa River and its sunsets.
- Walk into the
car park bordering the marina. The walk ends where there are two notice
boards describing the yearly arrival of thousands of swallows that
roast in the willow trees by the Muskrat River. Retrace your steps
back to your car.
Map
-- Kiwanis Way
Points
of Interest
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