BikeNight at Confederation Park

Saturday September 13, 2025
19:30

Description

This location features a nighttime bike ride along the Queen Elizabeth Driveway and Colonel By Drive. Inspired by Montreal’s popular Tour La Nuit event, this special ride welcomes cyclists of all ages and experience levels.

About the activity

Accessibility

The ride covers 6.6 km per loop on a one-direction route, and participants can complete as many or as few loops as they like. Please be aware of sharp turnarounds when coming on and off the bridges. Participation requires bicycles.

Participants are asked to wear a helmet, reflective gear and as many lights as they want. They are also encouraged to come dressed up to show off their style.

This activity is suitable for all ages.

Hours

Booths and activities

Event hours: September 13, from 6 pm to 10 pm

Come see our pop-up partners Tunes on Wheels, Safer Roads Ottawa, Bike Ottawa, Vélo-services and the NCC Heritage team. While here, listen to our event DJ or grab a bite to eat and refreshments at the NCC Bistro at Confederation Park.

Night Bike Ride

  • Distance: 6.6 km (single loop)
  • Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
  • Meeting point: Confederation Park, or join the BikeNight circuit

Registering is encouraged but not mandatory. This is a free event.

Meeting point

Confederation Park is located at the corner of Elgin Street and Laurier Avenue in Ottawa. Participants may also join in at any point along the BikeNight circuit.

  • Cycling and pedestrian access: The site is accessible by active mobility. Bike racks are available onsite.
  • Public transit: Major transit providers in the National Capital Region offer routes that stop near the site. Use their travel planners to find the best bus route (OC Transpo or STO).
  • Car access: Paid parking is available at Ottawa City Hall and the National Arts Centre. Additional parking is available on nearby streets.

About the site

Portable washrooms are available at Confederation Park.

Location

Confederation Park, Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5J2, Canada

Centretown would like to acknowledge that Ottawa is built on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation.

The Anishinaabe Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We recognize and deeply appreciate their historic connection to this place. We also recognize the contributions of Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and our province and country as a whole.