NCC National Capital Core Area Plan | In Progress

[phil235]

Originally Posted by urbanforest

This is so awesome. Thank you, NCC! Hopefully this helps a bit with the crushing loads at Riverhouse.

Agreed. This is one of their best projects yet.

[Uhuniau]

Dayamn.

ADDING: CBC article



https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ot...ng-beaches-locations-docks-ncc-9.7221820

2 more swimming docks coming to downtown Ottawa-Gatineau
NCC opening new swimming areas this summer near Ottawa Locks, Canadian Museum of History
CBC News · Posted: Jun 03, 2026 11:39 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is adding two more swimming docks to the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa-Gatineau, one near the Ottawa Locks and the other on the opposite shore behind the Canadian Museum of History.

The NCC told CBC News it hopes to open the East Wharf on the Ottawa side of the river in mid-June, and the second dock on the Gatineau, Que., side in early July.

Information on hours, supervision and water testing was not included in Wednesday's announcement.

[Richard Eade]

I wonder if it would also be possible to get a couple of Porta-Potties and a few tents for changing in?

[SL123]

Wow thats some amazing news!

[zzptichka]

Current situation

[ponyboycurtis]

So that wooden structure at the base of the Canal locks will be for swimming on the Ottawa side. Interesting. Kind of an odd spot but I suppose there isn't much traffic using the locks. I am around the area often enough and I can't remember the last time I saw a boat in the locks now that I think about it.

[zzptichka]

Originally Posted by ponyboycurtis

So that wooden structure at the base of the Canal locks will be for swimming on the Ottawa side. Interesting. Kind of an odd spot but I suppose there isn't much traffic using the locks. I am around the area often enough and I can't remember the last time I saw a boat in the locks now that I think about it.

Plenty of boat traffic in the locks in summer months, but it shouldn't be an issue.
Swimming docks should help to deter vandalism and sketchy characters.

[sclement12]

I actually have swam in the exact location at the mouth of the locks many times over the last few years before this dock was put in. The swimming area is pretty far removed from the boat traffic. Plenty of boats would come and go as I swam and there was really no risk.

[zzptichka]

It's cleaned now. Luckily the wood makes it easy with some sander tool.

[skyscraperaccount]

Originally Posted by zzptichka

Current situation

Oh my...



Quick ChatGPT alteration based on this image from NCC

[rocketphish]

A rendering of the upcoming new Hull swimming facility:

Six initiatives that are animating the downtown this summer

By Marissa Galko, OBJ
June 11, 2026

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NCC brings waterfront activations to Ottawa River

This summer, the National Capital Commission is inviting residents to “enjoy cottage vibes without the drive” by rediscovering some of the region’s waterfronts. Earlier this month, the NCC announced it was opening two new waterfronts for swimming; one at East Wharf, near the National Gallery of Canada, in mid-June and the other behind the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau in early July. “The Capital’s waterfronts are among our most cherished public spaces. This summer, we are making it easier for people to enjoy these places in new ways, offering cottage vibes without the drive, right here in the heart of the region,” CEO Tobi Nussbaum said in a news release. The NCC River House, Westboro Beach and Dow’s Lake dock are all returning this summer, with Dominion City and Gburger offering food and drinks at Commissioner’s Park for a second year.



https://obj.ca/six-initiatives-that-are-animating-downtown-this-summer/