Lime Kiln Ruins

Good historical spot. Quite small. On a good family friendly trail

Great trail for families. The kids always love the ruins.

You will find the Lime Kiln Ruins on a nice Greenbelt Trail off of Moodie Road, beside the Moodie (Tomlinson) Quarry, Kanata. This kiln was built by Francis Flood in the late 1800's to support the construction of Bytown, (Ottawa) and neighborhood buildings by processing limestone into lime. Lime is the key ingredient in mortar, fertilizer and can also be used in underground coal mines to prevent the explosion of coal dust in the air.The lime from this mine was mixed with sand and water to make lime mortar that was used in the construction of buildings in Bytown and even the Parliament Buildings. Look in the area for nearby limestones. There you can see the white to grey colours within the limestone. This contains Calcium Carbonate, which is ultimately processed into useable lime.Raw limestone is blasted from the neighboring escarpment. Then the stone is progressively crushed in the quarry into a small grains of stone/power and taken to be processed in the kiln (the ruins). At the ruins you will see the kiln oven where they roasted the limestone's Calcium Carbonate to remove the Carbon Dioxide to form Calcium Oxide, quicklime. Also located beside the kiln are the ruins of the powder magazine, this is where they stored the explosives material used to blast the escarpement face to get their supply of raw limestone. In a nearby area, you can also see the ruin foundations of where they stored the processed bags of lime.If you like my photos, videos or reviews please give it a thumbs up. Thanks and happy trails to you

Nice secluded spot. It has some ruins, but not a whole lot to do at the spot itself. I accessed the trail from the old Richmond road, and it was a decent bike ride to the ruins approx 10 mins.

Awesome walking trail. Lots of birds. Bring some bird seed with you.

Great walk if approached from Moodie drive. The Lime Kiln ruins are very close to this entrance. This trail is a great little walk that connects Richmond Road and Moodie. Lots of birds to feed in during the winter, landing on your hand to feed. Great picture opportunities.

The mosquitoes are crazy!The ruins are neat but that is all there really is.We stayed a half hour tops.I suggest rubber boots and LOTS of bug spray!

An interesting perspective into the area's past. Located along a beautiful portion of Ottawa's Greenbelt, the Lime Kiln Ruins are sure to stimulate the imagination of any traveler who treks through the area. Be sure to stop and admire the moss covered 19th century stone masonry which once housed a pivotal role in residential and commercial development of the era.Those who are squeemish should remain on the main trail, as numerous species of water-snakes are known to inhabit the area in proximity to the structure.A network of trails is the main route of transportation within the Greenbelt. If navigated properly, the Moodie Drive Bird Sanctuary is just a 25 minute hike north. Be sure to invest in proper footwear, as the trails are know to become muddy from time to time.

Feel like Nathan Drake and explore these hidden ruins located south of West Hunt Club between Old Richmond Road and Moody Drive. National Capital Commission information located on site says this structure was abandoned around 1906 and was rediscovered in 1970. Very cool.The ruins are best accessed with a mountain bike due to the particularly mucky approach from the east along a trail significantly impacted by beaver activity and dotted with board walks. If you chose to hike in, wear boots. The approach from the west is significantly drier but is a much longer trail and somewhat uphill. An NCC parking lot is located at the east entrance and includes an outhouse.

Great place for a walk in the fall. Parking is limited >12 cars so arrive early on sunny days.