Beaches in Ottawa

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Beaches in Ottawa

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  • Julie M
    Toronto, Canada2 contributions
    Beach and playground are great but we travelled here with our dog from Toronto, and stopped on our way to Ottawa as an energy burner for the kids. We were frustrated that we couldn’t even walk the trails around the park with the dog. It was very limiting, especially on a hot day where the dog can’t stay in the car. We’d read the reviews beforehand and there was no mention of the dog restriction, which was disappointing.
    Written July 15, 2019
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  • Shawn
    Norwood, Ontario150 contributions
    We purchased a take-out lunch on Carling Ave. and took it down to the park to enjoy. What a treasure for a city to have such a huge park along the waterfront! There is a large, spacious beach, picnic pavilions, and a children's playground. One of the city's bike trails also runs through the park. Lots of places to play a game with kids, lay on a blanket to read, or simply stroll and people watch. My one suggestion for improvement would be to have more picnic tables available throughout the park area. The vast majority of the tables are located in one of the pavilions.
    Written September 12, 2021
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  • TrvlnTech
    Ottawa33 contributions
    Petrie Island is a beautiful park and beach in Ottawa's east end. There are washrooms open in the summer, and a grill offering food. Volleyball nets can be rented, and there are lots of picnic tables. Mosquitos can be bad at dusk.
    Written August 20, 2019
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  • Precious B
    Canada72 contributions
    It is a somewhat smaller beach & park located on NCC property at Kitchissippi Lookout on the Ottawa River.
    There are washrooms, a canteen & patio with tables and free parking.
    There is an enclosed area for children to enjoy the water.
    Written June 1, 2016
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