Where Ottawa Magazine Winter Spring 2018 | Page 31

Since 1963
Canadian and First Nations
Arts and Crafts from the
East Coast to the West Coast
and across Northern Canada.
For true thrill-seekers, the
Ottawa region also offers a
number of breathtaking
destinations for ice climbing.
Just north of Ottawa are 64
spots across the Eardley
Escarpment, forming the
south-western boundary line
of Gatineau Park. This includes
the 100-metre stretch of
Luskville Falls, which is
transformed into a dense,
climbable expanse come
winter. South-west of Ottawa,
Calabogie possesses a handful
of favourites — cliffs boasting
ice consistently two to three
meters thick, and a swathe
dubbed “The Green Fang,” the
steepest and most dependable
ice in the area.
Access to many of these areas
is limited due to the dangerous
nature of the sport.
Knowledgeable guides curate
training opportunities and
weekend excursions from the
Ottawa chapter of the Alpine
Club of Canada.
alpineclubottawa.ca
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