The open water swimming corridor is a designated area located in the Gatineau River, near the Farm Point public dock. Marked by buoys and measuring 125 metres in length, it is intended for autonomous swimmers who possess the skills and experience required to safely navigate a natural environment without supervision.
Rating A – Excellent
Rating B – Good
Rating C – Fair
Rating D – Polluted
Update: To come on June 19
As part of the pilot project, the Municipality will conduct weekly testing of the river water at the swimming corridor site. Results will be published each week:
To receive water quality updates for the swimming corridor by email, residents are invited to register for PiVOT, your citizen portal, and subscribe to the “Parks and Recreation” category.
To ensure everyone’s safety, the following rules must be respected:
Open water swimming involves risks associated with the natural environment, including:
Emergency and Reporting
For emergencies, call 911.
Adress to provide to emergency services:
311 Chemin de la Rivière, Chelsea QC
To report damage or an issue, please contact the municipal team through:
Pivot.chelsea.ca/reporting by selecting the “Dock and Swimming Corridor” option and by providing details about the issue in the
description field below.
Questions, comments or suggestions regarding the pilot project?
Please send them to:
Learn More About Public River Access
Webpage: Public Access to the Gatineau River
News article: A New Public Dock at Farm Point Park

The Municipality warmly thanks Les Amis de la rivière Gatineau for their contribution to the implementation
of this pilot project, particularly for the installation and removal of the buoys.
This page was last updated on June 17, 2026