meggo Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 looks like it's going to be a beautiful weekend and i'm not going to be at bluesfest, sooo... i've been to a few beachy spots in the area, but i'm still kind of new and i want to make sure i'm not missing anything. what are your favourites, ottawa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Well, there's two by our house, one of which you and D-Rawk were kind enough to join us at last year (Lac Lemy),but we've also found another one even closer to our house. It's off Alexandia Tache behind the Dairy Queen area (but it stretches). There's a beach part that gets a bit busy but is nice, and lots of little spots you can just sit and dip your feet in privacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 There's a kick ass quarry Meggo on the way to Aylmer but I'm not sure how to direct you other than taking that sidey looking road(first left after the bridge)...then turning right about halfway....uhhhh....its a great spot so if I remember to ask my bud exact directs I'll let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 there's also a quickie mart right there where you can buy big cans of BEER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Lac Phillipe in the Gatineaus is great. If you're bored of the beach you can go cave exploring. From a historical point of view there is Meech Lake, and of course Mooney's Bay is the standard.I miss all of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 ewwwwwey swimming in the Ottawa river? ewwwwwe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 ewwwwwey swimming in the Ottawa river? ewwwwwe.Well it's the Rideau River... but yeah. It's superclean, but lots of algae which puts people off. But the water quality is excellent.HOPE Volleyball is at Mooney's Bay today... Thousands of people there, Sloan is playing, booze...AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 okay Megstar and other Hullites might enjoy this info...lucky directions day...my good friends just called trying to get me to Constance beach...sniff, sniff gotta work but I got the drivers directions to the quarry I mentioned.About 15-20 minutes from your place.So from the Island park bridge into Quebec.Take first left after bridge onto Lower Aylmer road.Take a right onto Vanier road.Keep going till you see on your left a red brick church for sale.The Quarry is across on your right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted July 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 constance! that was a beauty. when we went there we just parked on the road before that big curve and walked in, is that what you're supposed to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Constance..I've never noticed parking signs there..oh wait yes I have but allways ignore them.I allways park by the restaurant...then walk all the way to the point on the left and settle in around there....usually dog, cooler, others in tow...nice to get around the bend a bit.I've been afraid to swim there pregnant...gotta figure out if it gets tested.Meg theres also places in Dunrobin(a bit closer for you) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Lac Phillipe in the Gatineaus is great. If you're bored of the beach you can go cave exploring.more info please (as in directions, etc).....sounds neat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 http://www.realontario.ca/listings/listing.asp?id=8698# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 WOW...thanks AD....this looks SO great and so close, too! I love interpretive programs like the ones they seem to run there! (now to find a free weekend and book in!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_rawk Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Well, there's two by our house, one of which you and D-Rawk were kind enough to join us at last year (Lac Lemy),but we've also found another one even closer to our house. Hmm. We should do that again sometime, non? I haven't seen Abbey in ... a long time! Would it be too weird, now? I seem to remember things ending in a pool with some haphazard variant of volleyball. And videogame bongo drums. I'll take you suckas on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 hahahahahahaha! sounds like you all had a blast...partying with with Mr & Mrs Hux-bouche can certainly end up in some wild shenanigans, eh?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_rawk Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Deb, I think that your imagination is a touch dirtier than my memory :blush: I meant: "would it be too weird, now that you own my monetary soul?" The volleyball was innocent! (as were the bongos!) I'm a simple country lass. I understand little of your big city debaucherous ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 thought i would revive this thread since it is that time of year! i was thinking today would be a good beach day til i just noticed clouds rolling in and the forecast for thunderstorms.... also listed on the city of ottawa website are brittania beach, westboro beach and petrie island. also there is andrew haydon park out carling -- is this the same as britannia beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 ALSO [heheh] i get a small, sad kick out of AD's comment about the rideau river's water quality... wasn't 2006 the summer that they accidentally spilled tons of sewage into the river? and didn't tell anyone?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 also there is andrew haydon park out carling -- is this the same as britannia beach?No, but they're right beside each other, and it's a short walk along the recreational pathway to get from one to the other.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Westboro Beach is a nice one, and with the close proximity to Richmond Rd. you can tie in some quality eating or unique shopping while you're there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 don't forget the lakes and beaches in quebec. have you seen this site? good info there. * Philippe Lake There are 4 very good beaches at Lac Philippe. The 3 north beaches tend to get busy during peak summer weekends. You can also rent canoes on an hourly or daily basis to explore the lake. A good paddle, hike or bike ride to the south end of the lake will take you to a more secluded beach, and is also the trailhead for Lusk Caves (see below). * Taylor Lake A small, quiet lake next to Lac Philippe, Taylor Lake has more private campsites, and offers a more peaceful and secluded camping experience. * Meech Lake There is also swimming at Meech Lake * Carman Lake * Brown Lake * Lapêche Lake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 a year later and the place I gave directions to has been ravaged by disrespect. Its terrible now...broken glass and garbage everywhere. bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarfmaster C Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 ALSO [heheh] i get a small, sad kick out of AD's comment about the rideau river's water quality... wasn't 2006 the summer that they accidentally spilled tons of sewage into the river? and didn't tell anyone?? that was the ottawa river. apparently it happened again this summer too, but a WAY WAY smaller amount -- like a couple of hours of an open valve as opposed to a couple of weeks () still, sad, and a little gross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 oh! i didn't know there were separate ottawa and rideau rivers. tee hee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 FYI - due to the current, most of the pollution issues have only closed beaches on the eastern part of the Ottawa River... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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