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Observing social-distancing rules, we spread ourselves out along the stairs and landings below the take-off platform only two riders, along with Interzip Rogers staff, are allowed on the platform at a time. Every few minutes, I heard a loud click, just before another pair of riders sailed over my head and hurtled across the river.

Finally, it was my turn. If you want to go faster, you can stick your legs straight out. Prepped, strapped in and ready to ride, I faced the landing platform on the Gatineau side. I heard the now-familiar click. I started to move. Suddenly, there was air beneath my feet. Moments later, the vast sweep of the river was below my dangling running shoes. One thought occurred to me at that moment, as I smothered a startled yelp: Humans do strange things.

But then, the view drove all other thoughts from my brain. It was a total rush. And I do mean rush. Before I knew it, staff on the Gatineau landing platform were urging me to tuck in my feet.

A brake that could likely have stopped a speeding locomotive lurched me to a halt. After staffers undid all the straps and clips, I was back on solid ground again. Harness slung over my shoulders, I walked up a new-looking gravel path back toward the Interzip Rogers office.

Also, people with certain medical conditions are not allowed to ride. Everyone has to sign a waiver parents sign it for kids under Where: The Interzip Rogers check-in desk is on the ground floor of a condo building at 40 rue Jos-Montferrand in Gatineau. If you can walk, bike or take public transit to the site—or get someone to drop you off—that might be easiest.

When: The ride is usually open weekdays from noon to 5pm and on weekends from 9am to 6pm, rain or shine. This year, it is scheduled to run until October 1. Interzip Rogers takes you on a panoramic journey 37 metres feet over the Ottawa River at speeds of up to 40 kilometres per hour 25 miles per hour. Soar along one of two parallel ziplines that run metres 1, feet between Zibi properties on both sides of the river, just west of downtown Ottawa and Gatineau.

The interprovincial zipline is a seasonal activity offered roughly between May and October. Ottawa Insider Blog. Awesome adventurous activities in Ottawa.

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