• Volleyball net rentals: $15 per hour or $50 per day, stand up paddleboards $20 per hour.
Inquire at any beach’s Lifeguard office. Available from May 17 to September 1, 2014
• Join a volleyball league. Call 613-580-2854
• Book your event at the beach. Contact City Wide Allocations at 613-580-2595 or e-mailsports@ottawa.ca.
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Beach |
Description |
Amenities |
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Britannia Beach
2805 Carling Ave.
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613-820-1211
OC Transpo Trip Planner |
WEST
Located on the Ottawa River at Britannia Bay, the beach is great for swimming, picnics or just watching the sailboats go by on a beautiful summer day. |
- outdoor showers
- Picnic tables and barbecue pits
- Play structures and fields
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Mooney's Bay Beach
2926 Riverside Drive
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613-248-0863
OC Transpo Trip Planner |
SOUTH
A popular summer destination for swimmers, rowers, and volleyball players, the beach is located on the east shore of the Rideau River just south of Carleton University. |
- Washrooms and change rooms
- Pay parking (7 am to 6 pm)
- Seasonal parking passes available at the Terry Fox Field House – 2960 Riverside Dr
- Canteen
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- Picnic tables and barbecue pits
- Tennis courts and play structures
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Petrie Island Beach
727 Trim Road
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613- 824-5704
OC Transpo Trip Planner |
EAST
Ottawa’s newest beach offers a wonderful sandy beach and spectacular views across the Ottawa River. |
- Interpretation cottage
- 12 picnic tables
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Westboro Beach
745 Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway
(formally Ottawa River Parkway)
map
613-792-3875
OC Transpo Trip Planner |
CENTRAL
A somewhat smaller beach and park located on NCC property at Kitchissippi Lookout on the Ottawa River. |
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Stay safe this summer
• There is no substitute for your supervision!
• Always be within arms' reach of your children!
• Drink lots of water, wear light-colored clothing, a hat, and good sunglasses
• Use waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more at least 30 minutes before sun exposure and remember to keep re-applying.
