13 Oct, 2010
Ottawa’s Lime Kiln Trail – yet again
Posted by andrea tomkins in: - Ottawa for kids|Easy ways to make kids happy|Ottawa
Re: pretty places in Ottawa to experience the fall season.
I think word is getting out. When I first wrote about Lime Kiln Trail in Stony Swamp it was almost always totally deserted. This past weekend we could hardly squeeze past the crowds.
Still, it is beautiful. I’m happy to share this lovely little spot.
There are actual ruins here, which is pretty cool. The area was originally comprised of five outbuildings. What remains is a circular kiln pot (where the crushed limestone was fed and burned), part of the limehouse (where finished lime was stored), and the powder magazine. The lime produced here was used for agricultural purposes, and was also used by local industries for mortar and whitewash.
You will definitely want to bring black sunflower seeds and a camera, because the birds here are extra smart and will eat right out of your hand…
… that is, when they’re not flying away. :)
The trail is super easy and the ruins are not far from the parking lot. In short, if you haven’t gone, you must.
You can check out a small set of photos over on Flickr.