This location features a bike tour along the Ottawa River to Major’s Hill Park, a free bike tune-up station offered by Tunes on Wheels, and a guided tour of the newly reopened Westboro Beach and facilities. You’ll also find booths highlighting community initiatives and volunteering opportunities.
About the activities
Accessibility
All booths are wheelchair accessible, located on the flat, stone-paved area near the pavilion.
Guided tour: Westboro Beach rehabilitation
Join a tour led by the NCC team to explore the newly reopened Westboro Beach and its facilities.
- Distance: 1 km
- Duration: 1 hour
- Meeting point: In front of the Westboro Beach pavilion
- Hours and language:
- 11 am to noon (Bilingual)
- 2 pm to 3 pm (Bilingual)
Participation is first-come, first-served. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins.
Booths and activities
Drop by at any time between 10 am and 3 pm.
NCC Riverfront Discovery Bike Tour
Discover the Ottawa River shoreline on our bilingual, guided bike tour, beginning at Westboro Beach and ending at the Open NCC hub site in Major’s Hill Park. This 10-km paved cycling path offers breathtaking views and informative stops to learn more about various NCC projects, including those at Lebreton Flats.
Participants must have their own bicycles. Helmets are required. Please consider the distance and duration of the tour to determine if the tour is suitable for you.
- Distance: 10 km
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Meeting point: In front of the Westboro Beach pavilion
- Hours and language:
- 10:30 am to noon (Bilingual)
- 1:30 pm to 3 pm (Bilingual)
Space is limited. Registration is mandatory, and participants are strongly encouraged to arrive onsite 15 minutes before the tour begins.
Located along the westbound Kichi Zībī Mīkan, the site is accessible by car, active mobility and public transportation.
- Cycling and pedestrian access: Westboro Beach is accessible via the Capital Pathway along the Kichi Zībī Mīkan. Bike racks are available near the pavilions and throughout the park.
- Public transit: Major transit providers in the National Capital Region offer routes that stop near the site. Use their travel planners to find the best bus route (OC Transpo or STO).
- Car access: Paid parking is available at Westboro Beach, across from the beach (66 spaces, with one universally accessible space). Additionally, a drop-off area near the pavilion features three universally accessible spaces.
Washrooms are available onsite at Westboro Beach and along the bike tour at the Canadian War Museum.
Westboro Beach includes many universally accessible features, including:
- accessible pathways to and around site amenities
- accessible washrooms in both pavilions
- accessible parking spaces in the drop-off area and in the lot across the road, all within 110 m of the pavilions
The beach will be open to the public per regular hours. For more information on Westboro Beach, visit Westboro Beach | National Capital Commission.
Food and beverage services
Westboro Beach Club
The Westboro Beach Club, located in one of the Strutt towers along the beach, is open from 10 am to 9 pm daily.