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Mooney's Bay

A scenic urban riverside beach park featuring swimming, kayaking, picnic areas, and a large children's playground known as "The Pirate Ship."

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Not many associate Canada with beaches – less Ottawa, which doesn’t find itself close to any major body of water. But Mooney’s Bay is the in-the-know spot to be during the summer months. Here, you will find a secluded beach area with a boardwalk lined by classic beach bars and hamburger joints. The supervised beach is popular among groups of friends who come to relax under the sun, but also among swimmers, rowers, and volleyball players (each year, the HOPE Volleyball Summerfest Tournament for charity draws thousands).

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