Beach and Water Conditions

Photo of a little boy walking along a sandy beach
One of the many beaches in Gatineau Park

All NCC beaches are closed until the next swim season begins in summer 2013. Watch for news postings in June 2013.

During the swim season, the NCC conducts routine tests every two weeks to check the bacteriological water quality at its public beaches.

Visit the swimming page to find out more information about the facilities at each beach.

Location Beach Class Beach Water Bacteriological Quality Last Sample Collected
Meech Lake O’Brien - Closed September 3, 2012
Meech Lake Blanchet - Closed September 3, 2012
Philippe Lake Breton

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 Closed September 3, 2012
Philippe Lake Parent - Closed September 3, 2012
Philippe Lake Smith - Closed September 3, 2012
La Pêche Lake La Pêche - Closed September 3, 2012
Leamy Lake Leamy - Closed September 3, 2012