The National Capital Commission’s (NCC) beaches in Gatineau Park are now open and will remain open until September 5, 2016.
The O’Brien, Blanchet, Breton, Parent and La Pêche beaches in Gatineau Park await swimmers, from 10 am to 6 pm. Leamy Lake Beach is currently open for the season, from 10 am to 7 pm, until September 6, 2016. Lifeguards will be on-site during these hours. Various facilities such as washrooms, change rooms and picnic tables are also available. The NCC urges beach-goers to be cautious and keep personal safety in mind. Swimmers must respect designated hours, when the beaches are supervised, and stay within the swimming areas defined by buoys.
· Meech Lake, Gatineau Park
O’Brien and Blanchet beaches: Class A (excellent for swimming)
· Philippe Lake, Gatineau Park
Breton Beach: Class A (excellent for swimming)
Parent Beaches: Class A (excellent for swimming)
Smith Beach (for campers): Class A (excellent for swimming)
· La Pêche Lake, Gatineau Park
La Pêche Lake Beach: Class A (excellent for swimming)
· Leamy Lake Beach
Class A (excellent for swimming)
Access fees
· Meech, Philippe and La Pêche Lake beaches: $11 per automobile; $33 per mini-bus; $55 per bus; $75* for a season’s pass (*$5 fee for the activation of a new card).
· Leamy Lake Beach: $1.00 per half hour (max. $8 daily) per automobile; $24 per bus.
The purchase of a day pass for Gatineau Park beaches also includes access to the Mackenzie King Estate and to Leamy Lake Beach.
Canoes, kayaks and other non-motorized boats are available for rent at bothPhilippe and La Pêche lakes. For those looking to discover some of Gatineau Park’s trails, bike rentals are available at Philippe Lake.
For additional information about NCC beaches, visit ncc-ccn.gc.ca/things-to-do/swimming.
