“Sudden, unexpected drop offs pose a serious hazard to non-swimmers who may be wading in chest deep water, then take a step ...

The drop-off in the water at Ottawa's west-end Britannia Beach is a hazard to non-swimmers. An area resident suggests actions to take.

Heading to the beach? You’re in luck — Ottawa’s public beaches are safe for swimming as of June 30 at 5 p.m. Here’s the latest beach water quality report from Ottawa Public Health: ...

Britannia Beach will be closed for nearly the entire summer so that the city can dredge sand, the city says. Crews will shut down the popular Ottawa River swimming spot in July, and it will be off ...

Heading to the beach? You’re in luck — Ottawa’s public beaches are open for swimming as of Aug. 5 at 7 a.m. Here’s the latest beach water quality report from Ottawa Public Health: ...

Britannia Beach is closing this summer for a $3-million riverbed restoration project, the City of Ottawa said on Jan. 24, 2020. The beach will re-open for public swimming and "all other beach ...

Residents are worried about a potential increase of E. coli because the City of Ottawa won't install wires to prevent birds at Britannia and Mooney’s Bay beaches.