🇨🇦 Lac la Pêche: Ottawa’s Hidden Lakeside Paradise 🏖️✨
Just a short drive from Ottawa, Gatineau Park’s Lac la Pêche is the summer escape you need! Crystal-clear water, powdery sand, and lush forests – we spent the day swimming, floating, and getting that "Bali tan" without the flight! 👙🌞 🌊 Why It’s Magic: 🏝️ Sugar-Soft Sand & Shallow Waters – Perfect for splashing, swimming, or skipping stones. 🪷 Wildlife Surprises – Spotted dancing water plants, lone lilies, and even tiny green fish darting by! 🛶 Boat Adventures – Rent a canoe/kayak (or bring your own) and glide through underwater forests of swaying weeds – surreal and serene. 🌲 How We Spent the Day: ⛱️ Beach Lounging – Under pine trees, snacking on fruit, sipping iced tea. 🚣♀️ SUP & Swimming – The water’s so clear, you’ll never want to leave. 🥾 Trail Walks – Explore the woodsy paths around the lake. ⚠️ Must-Know Tips: 💰 Parking: $15/4hrs (summer fee for beach access). 🦟 Bug Spray ESSENTIAL – Nasty biting flies lurk! ⏰ Best Time: Mornings = quieter; afternoons = lively. 🍎 BYO Food/Drinks – No shops nearby! #GatineauPark #OttawaSummer #HiddenGems #LakeLife #CanoeAdventures #OttawaNotBoring