The Ottawa Wildlife Drive is open only on scheduled dates. These dates are April 30-May16, and each weekend through the summer. This 7 mile route is a travel in your own car at your own pace opportunity. It is open to the public and no reservations are necessary. The entrance is open from sunrise to one hour before sunset, the exit closes at sunset, you may enter anytime between these times.
Rules of the drive are:
Drive slowly.
No foot traffic or bicycles. Vehicles length is limited to 25 feet or less.
You may pull over along the drive but must stay in your vehicle (Do not impede traffic.)
You can park and exit your vehicle in designated parking areas only. Please stay by your car; wandering from your vehicle is prohibited.
No Parking signs are posted in areas where you must keep moving (wildlife, narrow road, etc.)
This route is one-way. Once you enter, travel the designated route and exit at marked exits.
All areas other than the wildlife drive are closed. Please follow the designated route;
Entrance gate closes 1 hour before sunset and exit gate will be closed at sunset.
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