45.37 | -75.80
Britannia Beach is THE kitesurf spot in Ottawa, located on Lac DeschĂŞnes (a widening of the Ottawa River) in west Ottawa. The spot faces northwest with good fetch on the lake. It's the meeting point for the national capital's kite community. Park with beach, lawn and facilities. W/NW wind is dominant.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Ottawa River fresh water. Flat to choppy. Sand and mud bottom. Lac Deschênes is about 3 km wide — moderate fetch. Warm water in summer (20-24°C). Light current (river). Progressive depth.
Busy swimming zone in summer. Recreational boat and kayak traffic. River current (the Ottawa River flows east). Variable water quality — blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) possible in summer. Sudden thunderstorms.
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