INFORMATION
The Cardinal Creek Kasrt is an area of limestone terrane characterized by sinks, ravines, and underground streams.
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The Karst is now under the protection of the City Of Ottawa and the community of Cardinal Creek. We discovered this site years ago before such protection were set in place.

​Protection and preservation of the Karst were put in place due to nearby home construction and the fragile structure. As you can see in our photos, pieces of the Ceiling and Walls are falling apart. Therefore venturing inside would be trespassing and very hazardous.
POTENTIAL RISKS:
RESTRICTIONS ARE IMPOSED
City Of Ottawa / Site Protection
​Site Is Under Preservation
A Fence Surrounds The Karst
Extremely Dangerous
Falling Rocks
Unstable Ceiling
Giant Spiders
High Water Levels
Strong Water Current
Sharp Rocks
​Dirty Water Quality
Small Holes In Floor
​We do recommend anyone to enter the karst.
TERRAIN DIFFICULTY:
Somewhat Family Freindly
EQUIPMENT:
Flash Light
Water Proof Boots
Water Proof Gear
​Walking Stick
TOURS:
N/A

Karst map:

How To Get There:
Park your vehicle on Watters St. then take walking trail towards the Karst opening. There are interpretive plaques along the way.

NOTE: We do not recommend entering the karst.
Coordinates: 45.484964, -75.467613
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Estimated Travel Time: 19:00 from downtown Ottawa.