(La version française suivra) *Note: There are two beaches on Petrie Island sharing common facilities. This is the East Bay beach, which is more sheltered in a bay.* Ottawa’s newest beach offers a wonderful expanse of sand and spectacular views across the Ottawa River. Key amenities include washrooms; pay parking (7 am to 6 pm); an interpretation cottage; and 12 picnic tables. Lifeguards are on duty daily between noon and 7 pm during the summer season. Volleyball net rentals are available for $14.50 per hour or $49.50 per day.
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*Veuillez noter: il y a deux plages sur l’île Petrie qui partagent les mêmes installations. Celle-ci est la plage de la baie est et est la plus abritée. Cette toute nouvelle plage d’Ottawa offre une magnifique étendue de sable et une vue splendide sur l’autre rive de la rivière des Outaouais. Les services incluent des toilettes; un stationnement payant; un centre d’interprétation; et 12 tables de pique-nique. Des sauveteurs surveillent la plage de midi à 19 h pendant l’été. Des filets de volley-ball sont disponibles pour 14,50 $ l’heure ou 49,50 $ par jour .
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Updated by Ottawa Riverkeeper (@ottriverkeeper) Ottawariverkeeper.ca / Mise à jour par Garde-rivière des Outaouais (@ottriverkeeper) www.ottawariverkeeper.ca/fr.
I skated on the river, and played hockey on the river, swam on the river, did all of those things. But, when I learned to sail, it was so magical.
I skated on the river, and played hockey on the river, swam on the river, did all of those things. But, when I learned to sail, it was so magical.
