Sand Pits Lake, Ottawa

Name: Sand Pits Lake
Address: Ottawa, Canada

#62 among attractions in Ottawa

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Facts and practical information

Sand Pits Lake, better known as The Pond or McKay Pond is an artificial lake located next to McKay Lake in the Rockcliffe Park neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. ()

Elevation: 154 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°27'4"N, 75°39'60"W

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Manor ParkOttawa Canada

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Sand Pits Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rideau Hall, Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Ottawa Senators, Beechwood Cemetery.

1 miSW
Landmark house of the Governor General
Rideau Hall, Ottawa
27 min walk • Rideau Hall, a historical gem nestled in the heart of Ottawa, Canada, serves as the official residence of the Canadian monarch and the Governor General of Canada. This grand estate, spanning 88 acres, is not only a site of political significance but also a cultural...
1.2 miNE
Educational exhibits and various aircraft
Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Ottawa
32 min walk • The Canada Aviation and Space Museum, situated in the capital city of Ottawa, is a testament to the country's rich history in the skies and beyond. This expansive museum is dedicated to the preservation of Canada's aeronautical and astronautical achievements, offering...
1.4 miSW
Ice rink
Ottawa Senators, Ottawa
37 min walk • The Ottawa Senators, officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa.
0.4 miSE
Cemetery
Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa
11 min walk • Beechwood Cemetery, located in the former city of Vanier in Ottawa, Ontario, is the National Cemetery of Canada.
1.4 miSW
Church
Ste-Anne Catholic Church, Ottawa
36 min walk • Ste-Anne is a Catholic church located at 528 Old St. Patrick Street in the Lowertown neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Built in 1873 by architect J.P. LeCourt, it is one of the few examples of traditional Québécois church architecture in Ontario. Ste-Anne is the home of St.
1.3 miS
Bridge
Cummings Bridge, Ottawa
32 min walk • The Cummings Bridge in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, crosses the Rideau River, connecting Rideau Street to Montreal Road in Vanier. It is a multi-span open spandrel arch bridge, constructed in 1921 and renovated in 1996.
0.9 miSE
Cemetery
Notre-Dame Cemetery, Ottawa
24 min walk • Notre Dame Cemetery, is a Catholic cemetery in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Opened in 1872, it is the most prominent Catholic cemetery in Ottawa. The cemetery's western edge is located in Vanier, just south of Beechwood Cemetery. Its eastern limit is St. Laurent Boulevard. The cemetery is the final resting place for more than 114,000 people.
1.3 miNE
City, Neighbourhood
Hull, Gatineau
35 min walk • Hull is the central business district and oldest neighbourhood of the city of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. It is located on the west bank of the Gatineau River and the north shore of the Ottawa River, directly opposite Ottawa.
1.1 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
MacKay United Church, Ottawa
28 min walk • MacKay United Church is a United Church of Canada church in the New Edinburgh neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The church is located at the intersection of 39 Dufferin and Mackay at the southwest corner of the Rideau Hall estate.
1.3 miW
Neighbourhood
New Edinburgh, Ottawa
34 min walk • New Edinburgh is a neighbourhood in Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is located to the northeast of the downtown core.
0.8 miS
Neighbourhood
Vanier, Ottawa
21 min walk • Vanier, formerly Eastview, is a neighbourhood in the Rideau-Vanier Ward of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada's east end. Historically francophone and working class, the neighbourhood was a separate city until being amalgamated into Ottawa in 2001.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sand Pits Lake?

Nearby attractions include Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa (11 min walk), Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa (16 min walk), Lindenlea, Ottawa (18 min walk), Vanier, Ottawa (21 min walk).

How to get to Sand Pits Lake by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sand Pits Lake:

Bus

Hemlock / Whitemarl • Lines: 17, 7 (5 min walk)
Birch / Eastbourne • Lines: 7 (5 min walk)