5 public-source locations are grouped here for Rideau Canal, so the page stays useful and quick on mobile.
Rideau Rest Area, near 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON
Winter-only, gender-neutral washroom at an NCC rest area. Closed outside the skating season and whenever this Skateway section is closed; pin follows the NCC overview map.
Walking directions in Google Maps →Concord Rest Area, Rideau Canal Skateway near Concord Street North, Ottawa, ON
Winter-only, gender-neutral washroom at an NCC rest area. Closed outside the skating season and whenever this Skateway section is closed; pin follows the NCC overview map.
Walking directions in Google Maps →Fifth Avenue Rest Area, near 375 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, ON
Winter-only universally accessible washroom at an NCC rest area. Closed outside the skating season and whenever this Skateway section is closed; pin follows the NCC overview map.
Walking directions in Google Maps →Bronson Rest Area, Rideau Canal Skateway near Bronson Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Winter-only, gender-neutral washroom at an NCC rest area. Closed outside the skating season and whenever this Skateway section is closed; pin follows the NCC overview map.
Walking directions in Google Maps →Dow’s Lake, Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, ON
Winter-only portable washrooms on land. Closed outside the skating season and whenever the Skateway amenities are not operating; pin follows the NCC overview map.
Walking directions in Google Maps →Data source: City of Ottawa — Public Washrooms Open Data ↗ · checked July 16, 2026
Data source: City of Ottawa ArcGIS — Public Washrooms ↗ · checked July 16, 2026
Data source: City of Ottawa — Public and Portable Washrooms ↗ · checked July 16, 2026
Data source: City of Ottawa ArcGIS — City Boundary ↗ · checked July 16, 2026
Data source: ByWard Market District Authority ↗ · checked July 16, 2026
Data source: National Capital Commission — Major’s Hill Park ↗ · checked July 16, 2026
Data source: National Capital Commission — On-Ice Amenities ↗ · checked July 16, 2026
Data source: National Capital Commission — Rideau Canal Skateway Overview ↗ · checked June 9, 2026
Data source: Parliament of Canada — Rules for the Use of Parliament Hill ↗ · checked July 16, 2026
Data source: Parliament of Canada — House of Commons Tours ↗ · checked July 16, 2026
Data source: Starbucks Canada store locator ↗ · checked July 16, 2026
Data source: McDonald’s Canada restaurant locator ↗ · checked July 16, 2026
Data source: Tim Hortons Canada — Ottawa locations ↗ · checked July 16, 2026
Data source: OpenStreetMap contributors ↗ · checked July 16, 2026
Data source: OpenStreetMap contributors — shopping malls tagged toilets=yes ↗ · checked September 4, 2026
Data source: OpenStreetMap contributors — national merchant layer ↗ · checked July 29, 2026
Locations, hours and access policies can change without notice. Coordinates may be approximate. Always trust signs and staff at the location.