Dow’s Lake
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Dow’s Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth
Dow’s Lake Website
Dow's Lake is a small man-made lake on the Rideau Canal surrounded by Commissioner's Park, the home of the Canadian Tulip Festival (each May). The lake is located just south of Carling Avenue at the bottom of Preston Street, west of Bronson Avenue, and at the north end of Carleton University. Colonel By Drive runs along the south portion of the lake, while Queen Elizabeth Driveway runs along the east and north end. This is where the pavilion is located, offering restaurants, canoe and kayak rentals, and washrooms.
The Winterlude Festival, and other winter activities are held on the lake when it freezes. Stairs on the north and south ends of the lake allow ice skaters to easily access the Rideau Canal Skateway.
Dow's Lake, Dow's Lake Station, and Commissioner's Park are served by routes
| 2 B2 10 55 56 85 |
Getting here
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Take a virtual tour of Dow's Lake Station
Use your mouse or keyboard to explore the interior of the station. Change floors effortlessly by clicking on the 'Station Level Guide' located at the bottom left. Click on the red and white ‘O’ buttons scattered around the station for detailed information about its features. After pressing 'Play', please wait momentarily for the tour to load completely for an uninterrupted experience. To navigate using a keyboard, select the Accessibility icon.
Note that this tour was recorded while the station was under construction. Any fencing visible in the tour has now been removed.
Dow's Lake Station map
In the neighbourhood
