With another heat warning in effect in Ottawa and parts of eastern Ontario, you might be searching for a place to cool down.
The City of Gatineau has extended operating hours at outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, and beaches starting Sunday so residents can cool off.
Beaches
The beaches in the City of Ottawa will stay open for the summer. The lifeguards are on duty daily at Petrie Island, Mooney’s Bay, and Westboro beaches from 12 PM to 7 PM.
The National Capital Commission’s beaches at Leamy Lake and in Gatineau Park at Meech Lake, La Peche Lake, and Philippe Lake are open daily. The lifeguards are on duty from 10 AM to 6 PM.
The City of Gatineau’s beaches is open daily. Starting July 26, the lifeguards will be on duty for an extra hour to 8 PM during the heat warning.
Pools, wading pools, and splash pads
In Ottawa, the outdoor and indoor swimming pools, wading pools, and splash pads are open for the summer.
The City of Gatineau’s outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, and splash pads are open. There is an extended hour due to the heat warning.
Greenspaces
The Ottawa Public Health recommends cooling off in the shade or at a park or greenspace. There are green spaces open in both Ottawa and Gatineau.
All parks in the City of Ottawa are now open, and children can play on the playground equipment.
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