Bruce Pit
4.5
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Monday
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
4:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Friday
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Andrew S
Ottawa, Canada3 contributions
Nov. 2020
It was OK, but not great. The lake was quite big. And you could go down to see it in more detail. I really didn't like it when I went there, but now I do like it a bit more.
Written May 31, 2021
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Kathleen J
Ottawa, Canada5 contributions
Aug. 2019
We love this place and so does our dog. The trails are fun and well maintained. There's ample parking and it's open all the time...we love to go Christmas Day while the turkey is in the oven! I'd recommend this Park to anyone.
Written November 5, 2019
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Sue K
6 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Huge area - partly wooded with secure fence - open field adjacent to massive parking area. Our small Cairn Terrier had a great time. Never seen so many dogs in one place. All dogs and owners very friendly. No water and only one huge garbage container at parking.
Written May 21, 2018
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John M
Ottawa, Canada121 contributions
Mar. 2018 • Solo
This area has both a dog run and off leash area.
Nice and close to highway for access but also too close for peace and quiet.
Lots of parking.
Nice and close to highway for access but also too close for peace and quiet.
Lots of parking.
Written March 28, 2018
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Tammy L
8 contributions
Feb. 2018 • Couples
We have a small under 10 lbs dog, who was not socialized at all as she was a rescue. We started brining her here and she is now happy to be with other dogs and not scared. It's a nice walk in the woods, be aware there is only one garbage as you enter the park and no other one throughout. Someone fills up water bowls near the front, but we always bring water with us. We have never had a problems with either dogs or people and always have a nice walk.
Written March 27, 2018
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Luffytravel
3 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
It is a good park to stop over. Many dogs run over the place, which is nice for big and small dogs. Just pay attention if your dog is too small, ie big dog may play roughly. Big parking.
Many small trails, but not easy to get lost. One garbage can at the parking lots. Bring your own poo bags and keep it clean.
Alot of mosquito in evening.
Many small trails, but not easy to get lost. One garbage can at the parking lots. Bring your own poo bags and keep it clean.
Alot of mosquito in evening.
Written May 30, 2017
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Addo86
6 contributions
Sep. 2016 • Family
The place is huge, semi fenced (except for the front parking lot), To do an entire lap around the park will take about 1/2 hr, although there are so many small side tracks you can take its easy to spend a couple hours there. My dogs always have the best time there, so many places for them to explore and always a lot of other dogs for them to mingle with.
Weekends are always the busiest times, especially in summer, it can be hard to find a car park. If you have young children keep them close, as there are a lot of big dogs, some of which like to jump and give kisses.
I'm yet to find any water taps, so if it's hot remember to bring some water for your dogs. Also there is only one large garbage at the start of the park, so you might be carrying some poop around with you for a while.
Overall a great place to spend a couple hours with the family and mans best friend(s)
Weekends are always the busiest times, especially in summer, it can be hard to find a car park. If you have young children keep them close, as there are a lot of big dogs, some of which like to jump and give kisses.
I'm yet to find any water taps, so if it's hot remember to bring some water for your dogs. Also there is only one large garbage at the start of the park, so you might be carrying some poop around with you for a while.
Overall a great place to spend a couple hours with the family and mans best friend(s)
Written April 26, 2017
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Ben
Ottawa, Canada92 contributions
Oct. 2016 • Family
We had a beautiful day to visit this off leash dog park. The amount of people and pets was simply amazing and our mutt appeared to be quite happy. The dog interacted with more dogs on this one outing than he has in years. There is a wooded area, fields, trails and we all enjoyed watching all the different types of dogs interacting with each other. I imagine that it would be a very muddy place in the rain or early spring. Something to think about if you visit. Lots of free parking available. You and your dog will absolutely love this place.
Written October 12, 2016
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Is the park safe for small dogs. my two maltipoos are very friendly and will go up to play with big dogs but I am worried that some of the big dogs may not respond well.
The dog park is generally very safe, usually owners of more aggressive dogs will warn you with plenty of time if you’re getting close, I’ve found it rare that there are irresponsible Dog owners there and I’ve never seen a dog attacked there. That said though you want to be careful in the big pit area where many of the dogs play off leash (as they’re allowed to be, the other commentator was wrong, Bruce pit is an off-leash park) if you’re not confident you can keep your little ones away from bigger more aggressive dogs you might be better to leash them for that portion.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bruce Pit
- Bruce Pit is open:
- Thu - Thu 4:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
- Fri - Wed 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Hotels near Bruce Pit:
- (8.18 km) Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Kanata
- (14.53 km) Auberge The King Edward Bed and Breakfast
- (11.61 km) Residence Inn by Marriott Ottawa Airport
- (1.74 km) BW Plus Ottawa Kanata Hotel & Conference Centre
- (2.46 km) Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa West - Nepean
- Restaurants near Bruce Pit:
- (1.56 km) Cozmos Souvlaki
- (1.79 km) Thai Flame Restaurant
- (1.68 km) Franks Baked Goods
- (8.43 km) Gezellig
- (8.72 km) Aperitivo