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Dows Lake Pavilion


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 134 attractions in Ottawa
Traveller Description: Large pavilion on Dows Lake with restaurants and a marina that serves as a year-round recreational center.
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
Address: 1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5K7
Canada
Tel: 613-232-1001

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5 of 5 stars
Ottawa, Canada
20 Nov 2009

I have lived in Ottawa for 20 years and this is a wonderful spot. The Arboretum makes interesting woodlands along one side for picnics or trails, the boat rentals make a day out with the kids come to life (bring some snacks for the ducks), and the various restaurants are good year-round. Parking (across the street) is free for up... more

17 Sep 2006

This is the best place to rent equipment for the canal. Whether it be ice skates/sleighs in winter or canoes/pedalos in summer this place has them. The building also has 2 restaurants. 1 a grill which is good food and the other a Mexican which i have never been to. more

Fun!
16 Jun 2005
3
people found this review helpful

Great canoe rentals, great afternoon. Whole family enjoyed it! more

22 May 2004
3
people found this review helpful

I found the experience at Dows Lake Marina to be most pleasant. The Marina was great and had all the amenities I needed, and it has a prime location. In response to what another reviewer said, not only is it unfair to say Dows Lake is terrible compared to Pirate Cove and Hurst, it's a fallacy. There's nothing wrong with... more

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1 of 5 stars
Kemptville, Ontario
4 Jul 2003
2
people found this review helpful

The place needs to be fixed up some.The water is dirty (The lake) and the marina cafe is a must miss. For a real marina experience try Pirate Cove or Hurst Marina. Dow's Lake is terrible by comparision.And where's the website? In today's age not having a website is just sad. more

27 Jun 2003
3
people found this review helpful

The canoe rentals at Dows Lake is worth anybody's while. The canoes are of great quality and it is so relaxing to go for a ride. It is one of my new favourite leisure activities! On the day I went I got a discount rate. (I think the rates are discounted from Monday to Thursday, but I'm not sure 100%... more

18 Jun 2003

Overall the facility is dirty. The rates for paddle boat rentals is very very expensive. Parking is 2$ per half hour.Not worth the visit. more

$$$ Grab.
13 May 2003
2
people found this review helpful

Well. Charging a buck for changing from boots to skates is a bit much. I took my sons and it would have cost us 3 bucks. I choose not to pay and to have our dinner after our skate elsewhere. So I guess the restaurant lost 60 bucks in income and a client. If the parking were free which it... more

9 May 2003
4
people found this review helpful

I don't know what Kelly is talking about in her review...I'll agree, at first when I found out that they were charging $1 to use the facilities I was upset, so I talked to one of the managers. Contrary to what Kelly said, the staff were very kind and they brought to my attention the fact that the $1 charge... more

14 Apr 2003
1
person found this review helpful

Poorly run and managed. Imagine charging 1 buck to simply put on some skates. Tourist Trap at it's best. In the summer the staff is rude and the service is so slow and to top it off, the food is tasteless. Hopefully I'll drive by and see a sign that says "Under New Management" more

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Dows Lake Pavilion Address

1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5K7, Canada
Tel: 613-232-1001