Gatineau NCC Shoreline/Waterfront

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SSP Discussion.

Hope to include everything that's NCC owned waterfront on the Gatineau side, including the NCC Ottawa River North Shore Parklands Plan, Ruisseau de la Brasserie and Victoria Island. When these become actual building proposals, we can shift some of these discussions to the Building forum.

Ottawa River North Shore Parklands Plan presentation and materials from today's NCC Board of Director's Meeting.

Presentation (PDF)
Submission (PDF)

 

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I'm very much hoping that Ruisseau de la Brasserie plan goes through because kayaking will be quite nice

 

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From the NCC website: https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/westboro-beach

Westboro Beach, located on the Ottawa side of the historic Ottawa River, is a vibrant and accessible destination for all seasons. Recently reopened, Westboro Beach offers new ways to enjoy the scenic shoreline.

The site features renovated pavilions, a year-round restaurant, a seasonal café, and a supervised swimming area. New additions also include riverfront lookouts, a playground, and outdoor showers.

In summer, you can enjoy a picnic, swim, rent water equipment or play volleyball. In winter, you can go sledding or ski, snowshoe, snow bike or hike on a multi-use winter pathway that leads directly to the pavilion.

Westboro Beach is a part of the Ottawa River South Shore Riverfront Park Plan, which calls for the creation of a continuous riverfront park between LeBreton Flats and the Mud Lake conservation area.

Visit Westboro Beach​

Westboro Beach is located at 745 Kichi Zībī Mīkan, in Ottawa. It is easily accessible via the Kichi Zībī Mīkan, public transit, and the Capital Pathway.

Directions​

• Driving: Paid parking is available at Westboro Beach, across from the beach (66 spaces, with one universally accessible space). Additionally, a drop-off area near the pavilion features three universally accessible spaces.
• Public transit: The future Westboro and Kichi Zībī O-Train stations are within walking distance.
• Walking, cycling and skiing: Westboro Beach is accessible via the Capital Pathway along the Kichi Zībī Mīkan. Bicycle racks are available year-round adjacent to the pavilions and throughout the park.

Food and beverage services​

Westboro Beach Club
The Westboro Beach Club, located in one of the Strutt towers along the beach, is open seasonally from mid-May to mid-October. Visitors can also enjoy scenic riverfront views and a unique outdoor dining experience in the summer.

• Schedule: Open from 9 am to 11 pm daily
• Menu: Grab-and-go picnic options and cold beverages

Grand Pizzeria
The Grand Pizzeria at Westboro Beach (opening in fall 2025), located in the new building, is open to the public year-round. Indoor seating is also available year-round.

• Schedule: Hours of operation to be confirmed at opening.
• Menu: A variety of tasty offerings, including gourmet pizzas, salads, calamari and alcoholic beverages.

Swimming​

In summer, there is a designated swim area at Westboro Beach. Swimming conditions can vary depending on river conditions.

• Supervised swimming: The City of Ottawa offers supervised swimming on-site from June 21 to August 24, 2025 (noon to 7 pm).
• Water quality: Regular bacteriological testing is conducted by the City of Ottawa. Test results can be found on the Beach Water Quality Results webpage.
• Changing facilities: Universally accessible change rooms are available on the lower level inside the Strutt towers. They feature fold-down benches and infant change tables.

Equipment rentals​

In summer, you can rent kayaks and canoes on-site. More types of rentals are planned in the future.
Contact Wilderness Tours directly for details.

Community-groomed multi-use winter pathway​

In winter, the Kichi Sibi Winter Trail leads directly to Westboro Beach. A team of volunteers maintains the trail in winter.

 

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Westboro Beach now open after years-long redevelopment​

New and improved Westboro Beach can be seen from this aerial shot. (National Capital Commission)
By Natasha O'Neill
Posted Jun 4, 2025 03:58:22 PM.

Last Updated Jun 4, 2025 04:05:15 PM.
Sustainable and accessible are just some of the ways the National Capital Commission (NCC) is describing its newest gem.
Westboro Beach has been closed partially since 2022 for a revitalization plan that included accessibility designs and a zero-carbon pavilion. Located at 745 Kichi Zībī Mīkan, the beach area gives people a new way to enjoy the Ottawa River.
The year-round restaurant is open 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., a seasonal cafe and lots of riverfront lookouts.
It’s not just for one season, the NCC notes the area was designed to accommodate all Canadian months.
“In summer, you can enjoy a picnic, swim, rent water equipment or play volleyball. In winter, you can go sledding or ski, snowshoe, snow bike or hike on a multi-use winter pathway that leads directly to the pavilion,” the organization said.

Some of the new upgrades include:

• Rehabilitation of existing Strutt pavilions with washrooms and change rooms to meet accessibility standards;
• A renovated lifeguard space to support the municipal beach operations;
• A new year-round park pavilion;
• A landscaping improvements;
• Improved safety for the multi-use pathway and a new parking lot south of the parkways.

The budget for the project was $21 million including $13.5 million from the city.

Westboro Beach now open after years-long redevelopment

Sustainable and accessible are just some of the ways the National Capital Commission (NCC) is describing its newest gem. Westboro Beach has been closed partially since 2022 for a revitalization plan that included accessibility designs and a zero-carbon pavilion. Located at 745 Kichi Zībī Mīkan...

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