Beaches
Junior Waterfront Lifeguard Club
Training Camp
Calling all future lifeguards! Come participate in a 2 week training camp to develop lifesaving and leadership skills. Participants will work towards their Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C’, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross.
To learn more about this program, please contact:
Alexis Géroux at (613) 742-8855 or by e-mail at alexis.geroux@ottawa.ca or
Olga Bednarek at (613) 325-5787 or by e-mail at olga.bednarek@ottawa.ca
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Weeks |
Barcodes |
Dates |
Location |
Hours |
Age Group |
Cost: Resident |
Cost: non- resident |
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1 -2 |
844939 |
June 24th – July 5th (Excluding July 1st) |
Britannia |
8:15-5:30pm |
10-14 year olds |
$425.00
|
$531.25 |
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844940 |
June 24th – July 5th (Excluding July 1st) |
Britannia |
8:15-5:30pm |
15-16 year olds |
$480.25 |
$600.50 |
|
|
3-4 |
844945 |
July 8th – July 19th |
Westboro |
8:30-5:00pm |
10-14 year olds |
$425.00 |
$531.25 |
|
844941 |
July 8th – July 19th |
Westboro |
8:30-5:00pm |
15-16 year olds |
$480.25 |
$600.50 |
|
|
5-6 |
844944 |
July 22nd- August 2nd |
Mooney’s Bay |
8:30-5:00pm |
10-14 year olds |
$425.00 |
$531.25 |
|
844942 |
July 22nd – August 2nd |
Mooney’s Bay |
8:30-5:00pm |
15-16 year olds |
$480.25 |
$600.50 |
|
|
7-8 |
844946 |
August 5th – August 16th (Excluding Aug 5th) |
Petrie |
8:15-5:30pm |
10-14 year olds |
$425.00
|
$531.25 |
|
844943 |
August 5th – August 16th (Excluding Aug 5th) |
Petrie |
8:15-5:30pm |
15-16 year olds |
$480.25 |
$600.50 |
Stand Up Paddle (SUP) comes to Ottawa Beaches
The latest craze in outdoor water fun is sweeping from Hawaii to beaches around the world, including Ottawa! Within one hour you can become comfortable on your board and begin experiencing the benefits and enjoyment of SUP. Fitness enthusiasts use it as a cross training activity for core conditioning, coordination and balance. One hour sessions, complete with equipment, are available at Britannia, Mooney’s Bay, Petrie Island and Westboro beaches.
For a list of classes and details search the Adult category on the Activities page.
Ottawa’s four beaches are now closed and will reopen again in June 2013.
During beach season:
Lifeguards on duty from noon to 7 pm
- Volleyball net rentals: $15.00 per hour or $50.00 per day. Inquire at any beach’s Lifeguard office. Available from May 18 to September 2, 2013.
- Join a volleyball league. Call 613-580-2854
- Book your event at the beach. Contact City Wide Allocations at 613-580-2595 or e-mail sports@ottawa.ca.
Water Quality
- Daily water quality results
- Archives of beach water quality
- Ottawa Public Health at 613-580-2424 ext. 13219.
Beach |
Description |
Amenities |
|---|---|---|
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Britannia Beach |
WEST |
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Mooney's Bay Beach |
SOUTH |
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Petrie Island Beach |
EAST |
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Westboro Beach |
CENTRAL |
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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.
For more Information, please contact the Seasonal Recreation Office at 613-580-2590.