Unexploded WWII Bombs Discovered in Ottawa's Mer Bleue Bog

The Department of National Defence assures the public that the risk of encountering these remnants is minimal as long as the area remains parkland.

Mer Bleue bog in Ottawa was used as a practice bombing range during the Second World War, resulting in unexploded bombs still buried in the area.
The Department of National Defence confirms that while the exact number of remaining bombs is unknown, historic maps and aerial photographs indicate their locations.
The National Capital Commission, aware of the site's history, took over the area in 1965 to maintain it as parkland.
Officials emphasize that the risk to the public is low since the bomb impact areas are deep within the bog and away from public use areas.
Despite the presence of unexploded ordnance, public activities such as hiking and skiing in the Mer Bleue bog remain unaffected.