Victoria Island (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Victoria Island?
What makes it 9% Baby-Friendly: Babies and caregivers are barred because the site is sealed off, with no stroller access, change tables, or even basic entry allowed until remediation ends.
Positives:
- Stroller-friendly paths: All suggested routes are flat, paved and smooth for easy stroller use.
- No-cost activities: All recommended spots are free to access, helping you stick to a budget.
Challenges:
- Island closed until 2025: Victoria Island itself is off-limits due to environmental remediation.
- No on-island facilities: There are no washrooms or baby-care amenities on the island; plan to use nearby parks.
What is Victoria Island?
- An island in the Ottawa River within Canada’s National Capital Region, situated between Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats and Gatineau’s Chaudière Falls
- A National Capital Commission–managed site undergoing multi-phase soil remediation and shoreline restoration to address historical industrial contamination
- A landscape of 19th- and 20th-century industrial ruins and a former Indigenous cultural centre, reflecting its layered economic and Algonquin Anishinaabe heritage
What is so special about Victoria Island for with baby?
- Enjoy smooth, stroller-friendly riverfront paths
- Get free views of Victoria Island and Chaudière Falls from accessible lookouts
- Pick a shady spot for a baby-friendly picnic at Major’s Hill Park
- Plan around seasonal conditions and check NCC updates for access
Note: Victoria Island is 9% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Ottawa for a more suitable experience.
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