Climb your way to epic sights with this lookout hike near Ottawa. If you've been going to Calabogie's Eagles Nest on repeat, it is time to shake things up and go to Foley Mountain Conservation Area instead. It is 1 hour and 30 minutes away by car, but worth every second for the picturesque views. Editor's Choice: This Small Town Hidden In Ontario Is A Fall Paradise & Here's The Perfect Way To Explore It View this post on Instagram couldn't find rock dunder so we upgraded A post shared by Annie (@anniestranberg) on Apr 17, 2017 at 4:08pm PDT The park is open year-round between 8:30 a.m. to dusk, and there is a $7 entrance fee. Inside, you'll find several hiking trails to pick from, but the one you want is the 3.2-kilometre Blue Circle Trail. It is an easy trek along a pine forest, but make sure to follow the well-marked directional signs right to Spy Rock Lookout. From the top of the granite cliff, you'll see a narrow stretch of land that divides the blue waters of Westport Pond and Upper Rideau Lake. It is time to get your road trip playlist ready, as you won't want to miss seeing this panorama. Foley Mountain Conservation Area Price: $7.00 Address: 105 Foley Mountain Ln., Westport, ON Why You Need To Go: After hiking, you can roam the nearby village of Westport that looks straight from a Hallmark movie. Website Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.