Rockcliffe Lookout
Rockcliffe Lookout sits at 184 ft on the Chemins d'eau byway, with the land dropping 33 ft within 600 m of the overlook. The Ottawa River / Rivière des Outaouais is visible to the southwest at 0.6 mi (161 ft), and Pointe Duval, a cliff, lies northeast at 1.1 mi (161 ft). Farther out, Lac de la Carrière is west-southwest at 1.9 mi (164 ft), Rivière Gatineau is northwest at 2.4 mi (203 ft), and the Pumphouse Tailrace is south-southwest at 2.8 mi (207 ft). Sunrise and sunset shift across the year, from a 05:15 sunrise at the June solstice to a 07:40 sunrise at the December solstice, with sunset ranging between 16:23 in December and 20:56 in June. The approach to this lookout is closed seasonally, from June 17 to October 1, so access depends on the time of year. The next lookout along the route is Hendrick Park Entrance.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain around this overlook, nearest first. No view direction is recorded, so every bearing is listed.
- Ottawa River / Rivière des Outaouais161 ftsouthwest · 0.6 mi
- Pointe Duval161 ftnortheast · 1.1 mi
- Lac de la Carrière164 ftwest-southwest · 1.9 mi
- Rivière Gatineau203 ftnorthwest · 2.4 mi
- Pumphouse Tailrace207 ftsouth-southwest · 2.8 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:07 | 19:15 | 18:36 |
| June solstice | 05:15 | 20:56 | 20:10 |
| September equinox | 06:50 | 19:02 | 18:23 |
| December solstice | 07:40 | 16:23 | 15:33 |
Local time (America/Toronto). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
The approach closes seasonally. Source: OpenStreetMap (motor_vehicle:conditional=no @ Jun 17-Oct 1). Check the road authority before travelling.
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How high is Rockcliffe Lookout?
Rockcliffe Lookout sits at about 184 feet (56 m).
What can you see from Rockcliffe Lookout?
From Rockcliffe Lookout: Ottawa River / Rivière des Outaouais (SW, 0.6 mi); Pointe Duval (NE, 1.1 mi); Lac de la Carrière (WSW, 1.9 mi); Rivière Gatineau (NW, 2.4 mi).
Is the road to Rockcliffe Lookout open year-round?
No. The approach to Rockcliffe Lookout closes seasonally. The source records: motor_vehicle:conditional=no @ Jun 17-Oct 1. Check the managing agency before setting out.
What is the next lookout after Rockcliffe Lookout?
Hendrick Park Entrance is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Rockcliffe Lookout.
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