Kichi Zibi Mikan

Kichi Zībī Mīkan
English: Great River Road
French: route de la grande rivière
Formerly: Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway
Ottawa River Parkway
Kichi Zībī Mīkan highlighted in red
Interchange with Parkdale Avenue
Route information
Maintained by National Capital Commission
Length9.4 km (5.8 mi)
Major junctions
West endCarling Avenue
East endBooth Street
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
Major citiesOttawa
Highway system
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    Kichi Zibi Mīkan

    The Kichi Zībī Mīkan, (/ˈkɪ zb ˈmkʌn/ ki-chee zee-bee MEE-kun) formerly the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway, and previously the Ottawa River Parkway, is a four-lane scenic parkway along the Ottawa River in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It runs from Carling Avenue near Connaught Avenue, to Booth Street at the Canadian War Museum and National Holocaust Monument. It is maintained by the National Capital Commission. The speed limit is 60 km/h (37 mph). Bicycles are allowed on the road and on a parallel recreational path along the parkway.

    Besides being a scenic route, it serves as a commuter artery for westend residents who work in the downtown area, particularly government employees who work at the Tunney's Pasture office complex, and other areas. It is also used by the transit systems of Ottawa and Gatineau for express buses.