Amazing sunsets Paddlers galore…read moreDog friendly Cute beach Nice people Close to home Parking is tight on busy days... No amenities really... Other than porta potties but in summer it's a nice place to go and think/reflect/count blessings And there are a lot of produce stands around here. Bring a picnic! I'm just... A beach person. So... I appreciate this space.

This place is a kind of known hidden gen near Ottawa/Kanata. This park, which is open 24/7 365 days…read morehas a 2.5 km loop that has access to a small beach. The park offers some highlights year-round. In the summer you can walk about 200-300 m from the parking to a beach that is never crowded do some fishing/sunbathing/swimming. In autumn walk the small loop to see the change of colours but clearly, the best time is winter. In winter go to the beach and watch the wonderful ice structures, you will feel like you are in a frozen movie. On one side the frozen river seems to stretch all the way to Gatineau. people often drive on it with a snowmobile or XC skis. On the other side frozen waterfalls and ice castles for kids to play (very carefully with). The only downside is that the parking lot is closed during winter and you have to park near the side of the road. Be careful that your care doesn't slip to the ditch (happened to me once, luckily some good Canadians helped and we could go on with our hike). P.S this is a dog-friendly trail

It was good best parr of the whole place were the volleyball parks and the tournament that takes…read moreplace there every Saturday just get your friends to participate. Restaurant was closed in sunday morning for some reason, good for cyclists a small trail is nearby, cycle stands are also available, there was something there named "repair cafe" if inky someone could tell me what it was. Stuff to bring: if you want to take a dip : extra clothes, plastic bag to put wet clothes in, bring a kayak, safe for kids, no life jackets, a blanket, a flootie, swimming googles and a bright smile with you !!

Really great spot. I've always loved this place…read more Friends told me AFTER my arrival to be careful re the dog by-law. We stayed in the shade, on the paths and my pup was welcome on the patio for Baja's. (Great burger and beer, BTW) It was a beautiful day and sunbathers lined the beach. Watercraft, sailboats, paragliding, paddlers. Busy but serene. I loved it. And there were many other dogs. Luck of the draw I guess if you take that chance. I'll go back and explore all of it sans pup but we loved our time here.

Great little marina. Had a fun day renting a pontoon boat with the family took it up to Constance…read moreBay beach and Mohr Island. The Gatineau Hills were spectacular from the water - planning to come back in the fall to see the colours. Friendly staff patiently showed me how to run the boat.

From the owner: Port of Call Marina Ltd. has been operating on the shore of the Ottawa River in Dunrobin, Ontario…read moresince 1967. A full service marina where we specialize in repairs to most brands of Outboard Motors and SternDrives. Contact us today about winter boat storage.We also rent pontoon boats, offering families and friends a unique opportunity to explore the beautiful Ottawa River.

Amazing amazing beach, would nit recommend for introverts. Really good place to socialise meet…read morepeople and experience hidden beauty of canada. There is a restaurant nearby make sure ti bring card or apple pay because they do not accept cash and you cant go into the restaurant without full clothes and you need ti wear something on your feet, there was a bar in it and you can have a beer from there oh and make sure to enjoy a kids grilled cheese or a grilled cheese it was super good. Make sure to go in summers only and be ready for cold water, bring volleyball or football, better if you bring friends with you or you can ask someone to play with you nobody will approach you to play. Here is the stuff you need to bring : Sport stuff (mainly ball), sunscreen, a small tent for shade, towel and a sheet, extra clothes and plastic bags to put wet clothes in, bring a flotie ( safe for kids ), not safe for dogs cause a lot of people there, cycle stands and lifeguards are available, bring water bottle the fountain dont work .

The manager( owner?) of the restaurant was so much fun... great personality . They just opened…read moreSunday and are working out the kinks. The gourmet grilled cheeses were very tasty . The bar is not open yet but will be very soon. Such a lovely view on the beach. Ottawa does not utilize its waterways for dining enough. So happy to see a restaurant on the river. We had a great time.

TL;DR: Large park in Alymer, Quebec that has a beach and a marina. Lots of green space and has cool…read morefitness structures throughout. Also play structures for kids. This park is huge and really awesome! There's lots of open greenspace and lots of trees, so if you want to be in the sun, you can be and if you want to be in the shade, you can be. They have fitness structures throughout the park and there's a map showing where the different stations are. So you can do circuit training if you want. At each station there are even instructions on how you can use the structures. Really cool. They had a station for push ups and pull ups, my favourite exercises, lol. They have play structures for kids too. Slides, swings, climbing structures and a mini zip line thing. There's a beach too. And public washrooms. There's also a marina. It's very picturesque by the water. I even saw some ducks. Lots of picnic tables and benches. A destination park, worth driving to get to. There's some free parking on-site and free street parking as well. Interested in other parks in Gatineau and Ottawa? Check out my Park Series here on Yelp: https://www.yelp.ca/collection/fhwH7F0hdh8_PpmaXsHSmw?utm_content=Collections&utm_source=ashare (159)

Andrew Haydon Park is, in my humble opinion, a terrific spot! A group of likeminded crafting…read morefriends gets together here during the summer. I like the fact that there are washrooms available (essential!) There is a lot of parking available but to be honest, it gets crowded on those good days. I guess I've been lucky, always finding a spot. Good thing, too, as I'm coming from an hour away! There's a section that is covered, with picnic tables - this area always has people in it. Our group brings our own folding chairs and sits in spots under some trees, with views of the water. With a light breeze, it is quite nice here. Also, I love the waterfall area, although it's man-made (and sometimes smells like sulphur). I'm sure we will be back.

My dad used to take me here as soon as I learned how to walk. Special times…read more We used to get ice cream across the street at Dairy Queen afterwards which is now a gas station. Decades later, I met up with a friend and our dogs and walked the paths. Beautiful day to revive the memory of my dad, decades later. It's as well kept as I remembered it to be. Adored the waterfall. I'll come back here to sit and read, most likely. I remembered most, the wooden bridges to cross and all the critters on land and in the water. Geese, crayfish, minnows. I'm so glad this place is still here and thriving. Very peaceful. Heart warming.

What a huge park! So much open green space. You can definitely play frisbee or set up a net and…read moreplay badminton or other activities that require a lot of open space. They have 3 public tennis courts! (The nets are removed during the winter and replaced in the Spring. I'm not sure what the timings are, but I was there mid-April and the nets were not yet up). There's a soccer field, a baseball diamond, and a playground. The playground has 2 play structures, a tiny one for small kids and a larger one for bigger kids. It also has several swing sets, about 3-4 of them. This park is connected to the Ottawa River Pathway and it's not far from Britannia Beach and Park. I feel it's a park worth travelling to, especially if you're looking for a lot of open green space. Street parking only. Interested in other parks in Ottawa and surrounding areas? Check out my Park Series: https://www.yelp.ca/collection/fhwH7F0hdh8_PpmaXsHSmw?utm_content=Collections&utm_source=ashare

I love Mud lake. We discovered this urban jam last year during one of our bike rides. This place is…read morejust magical all year round. In winter the lake is completely cover in ice which is perfect for ice skating, hockey or just a cool walk=. During the warmer parts of the year it is full of other type of magic. You can come here to see wildlife (birds, turtles, frogs and more). Perfect place for photography, little escape or coffee break. Not far you can find Britannia Beach, playground and ice cream shop to celebrate the end of the hike. Just one note, this is a popular spot and highly traffic.