The Friends of Petrie Island is a volunteer group that operates an interpretive center and programs for all ages, special events tent, wildflower garden, and maintains the trail system, under an agreement with the City of Ottawa. We also manage the picnic area and act in an advisory role.
We do NOT operate the beach or the parking lots. We do NOT provide information on public events at the beach. See the box below for City of Ottawa contacts.
For further information on joining the Friends of Petrie Island, please contact at friendsofpetrieisland97@gmail.com 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 Marina (841-0778, https://www.petrieislandmarina.com/) has a boat launch, rents pedal boats, kayaks, PWCs and small powerboats, and provides all-season boat storage and docking. They also sell fishing accessories. They are on the east side of Tweddle Road.
Canoes and kayaks can be launched for free from the west parking lot dock.
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.”
