Community access

The Municipality is currently working on the development of three community access points to the Gatineau River.

 

By spring 2026, residents will be able to enjoy:

  • A universally accessible community dock with a 125-meter open-water swimming corridor (in front of Farm Point Park)
     
  • A launching ramp for non-motorized boats (in front of the Farm Point community center)
     
  • A launching ramp for non-motorized boats (at the end of Burnett Road)

 

Please note that no closure of the boat ramp in front of the Farm Point Community Center is planned for 2025.

 

A two-phase project
 

The work is divided into two phases to ensure gradual and safe implementation, while complying with environmental standards and regulatory requirements.

 

Farm Point – Community dock and swimming corridor

  • Renovation of the service chalet with the addition of washrooms and changing rooms
  • Redevelopment of the Farm Point park parking lot
  • Application and obtaining of the necessary authorizations from various government authorities
  • Design and purchase of a universally accessible public dock
  • Opening of the guardrail
  • Addition of a pedestrian crossing between the parking lot and the community dock
  • Extension of the 30 km/h zone in front of Farm Point Park

 

Farm Point – Ramp for non-motorized boats

  • Installation of chicanes to close the access ramp if necessary
  • Installation of signs for boating safety regulations
  • Installation of no-parking signs along entrance to community center (331 chemin de la Rivière)


 

Chemin Burnett - Ramp for non-motorized boats

  • Preparation of plans and specifications for the redevelopment of the intersection of Voie Verte and Chemin Burnett and the creation of a public parking lot
  • Preparation of a landscape architecture plan for :
    • Control erosion
    • Ensure harmonious cohabitation with the neighborhood
  • Installation of temporary no-parking signs along chemin Burnett
  • Start of work on the intersection of Voie verte and chemin Burnett

Farm Point – Community dock and swimming corridor

  • Installation of dock and 125-metre swimming corridor
  • Installation of signs on permitted uses and boating safety regulations
  • Official opening of water access

 

Chemin Burnett – Ramp for non-motorized boats

  • Finalization of landscaping work
  • Installation of signs on permitted uses and boating safety regulations
  • Official opening

 

 

 



Calendar

First online public consultation
Winter 2021
Second in-person public consultation
September 2022
Gatineau River shoreline characterization study
Summer 2023
Feasibility study for the Burnett Road and Farm Point sector
Summer 2024
Regulation development
2025
Defining the form of community access
2025
Plans and estimates
2025
Development of community access to the river
2026

This page was last updated on June 19, 2025
 

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