The Friends of Petrie Island is a volunteer group that operates an interpretive center, special events tent, wildflower garden, and maintains the trail system. We also offer interpretive programs for children and adults.
We do NOT operate the beach or the parking lots. We do NOT know about public events on the beach. See the box below for City of Ottawa contacts.
For further information on joining the Friends of Petrie Island, please contact at inquiries@petrieisland.org or come see us at work any Wednesday morning in season.
This site is maintained by David Villeneuve. Sherry Nigro and Paul Le Fort. If you have any comments or suggestions, please e-mail me . We would appreciate receiving any documents pertaining to Petrie Island, or suggestions for links.
City of Ottawa Information (beach, parking, events)
The City of Ottawa operates the beach and parking, and handles group reservations on the beaches. Book your event at the beach. Contact City Wide Allocations at 613-580-2595 or e-mail sports@ottawa.ca.
The Friends of Petrie gratefully acknowledge the City of Ottawa’s financial contribution to its programs and the support provided by the Parks maintenance staff.
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE SWIMMING BEACH, PARKING, GROUP USE, OR OTHER PUBLIC USE ISSUES, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OF OTTAWA:
3-1-1 or (613) 580-2400 TOLLFREE 1-866-261-9799.
For events on the beach (e.g. Canada Day, Carivibe, volleyball), contact the City of Ottawa at the numbers above.
Petrie Island Bait and Tackle Shop (841-0778, www.oziles.com) has a motor boat launch ($8), rents peddle boats and small motor boats, and will store boats over the winter. They also sell fishing accessories. They are on the east side of Trim Road on the island, before the causeway. Canoes and kayaks can be launched for free from the picnic area parking lot. There is a canoe launch pier on the west side of the main parking lot.
Ontario Trillium Foundation – The Friends of Petrie Island gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Culture.“With $100 million in annual funding from the province’s charitable gaming initiative, the Foundation provides grants to eligible charitable and not-for-profit organizations in the arts, culture, sports, recreation, environment and social service sectors.”
