🎙️ Welcome to The Palapa Pulse Podcast, where we uncover Ottawa’s best outdoor adventures! Today, we’re venturing underground to explore the fascinating world of cave systems near Ottawa! 🌍⛏️
From natural marble tunnels in Gatineau Park to ancient fossil-filled caves in Eganville and even Canada’s longest underwater cave system beneath the Ottawa River, there’s an entire world beneath our feet just waiting to be explored.
🌟 What’s in This Episode?
🦇 Lusk Cave (Gatineau Park) – A 12,000-year-old marble cave where adventurers wade through water, crawl through narrow passages, and witness nature’s underground artistry. 🌊 Explore More: www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/lusk-cave
🕳️ Laflèche Cave (Arbraska Laflèche, Quebec) – A massive limestone cave offering both family-friendly discovery tours and deeper exploration experiences, plus treetop aerial courses and ziplining! 🌲 Explore More:www.arbraska.com/en/lafleche
🦖 Bonnechere Caves (Eganville, Ontario) – Step back 500 million years and explore an ancient cave system filled with fossilized sea creatures from when Ontario was part of a tropical ocean! 🌊 Explore More:www.bonnecherecaves.com
🌊 The Ottawa River’s Secret Underwater Caves – Did you know Canada’s longest underwater cave system lies beneath the Ottawa River? Discover Three Island Cave & Gervais Cave, and learn about the scientific efforts to map and preserve these hidden wonders. While there are no public tours available, you can learn more about conservation efforts from the Nature Conservancy of Canada. 🌱 Explore More: www.natureconservancy.ca
🔦 Pro Tips for Caving Safely – From flashlights and wetsuits to bug spray and waterproof shoes, we share the essential gear you’ll need before heading underground!
💡 Why Caving?
Cave exploration isn’t just an adventure—it’s a chance to step into history, witness stunning geological formations, and connect with nature in a whole new way. Whether you prefer a guided tour or a self-guided spelunking adventure, Ottawa’s caves have something for everyone.
🎧 Tune in now & plan your underground adventure! 👉 www.palapa.live
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