Algae Bloom Gone. Breton Beach Open

Published 07/08/2023 · Updated 07/08/2023

This is a release from the National Capital Commission:

The National Capital Commission (NCC) wishes to advise users of Gatineau Park that Breton beach at Philippe Lake has reopened. A bloom of cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) that was observed on July 4th near the edge of the beach has dissipated. Follow-ups at the site have confirmed that the water is now safe for swimming, in accordance with MELCCFP (Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs) standards.

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Our staff is trained to recognize cyanobacteria blooms and will continue to monitor the situation throughout the swimming season.

Blanchet and O’Brien beaches (Meech Lake), Parent beach (Philippe Lake), the La Pêche Lake beach and the Leamy Lake beach are open.