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Camp, Ottawa river, Grenville C-O-G

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· Brownsburg Chatham, Argenteuil, Quebec
59 acres hosted by Brien M.
1 RV/tent site · 1 RV site · 1 tent site
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Come and enjoy a traditional, rustic camping experience on the mighty Ottawa River! Bring your water shoes and a canoe or kayak, or you may rent one of ours for an unforgettable adventure. C-O-G is located on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River, east of the bridge that passes over from Hawkesbury, Ontario. This beautiful (mostly) deciduous forest is situated on both sides of the 344/Rte Des Outaouais. The 59 acre property (50 acres on land, ~9 acres of river/water) features scenic views, privacy and is host to many outdoor activities such as swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and more. "Lock Lane Point" ...the shared area Also referred to as "the Point", this is the peninsula that the main roadway ends at (where the BBQ, kayaks and canoes are), this is a shared area for us and our guests to enjoy. It's encouraged that guests feel welcome to come and go freely, promoting a sense of community while respecting shared use. The Point offers a large picnic table, a shared propane BBQ, comfortable seating, a large rock perfect for sunbathing, and a river view. It's an ideal spot for swimming and launching canoe, kayak, or paddle-board river excursions, thanks to its shallow entry and rocky bottom. Adventurous visitors might choose to paddle upriver, around an island, and return through the remaining historic canal. For a more strenuous workout, consider paddling up the canal to the Grenville lighthouse and then drifting all the way back to camp with the river's current. Enjoy this historic, lazy river experience! Amenities... Numerous amenities are located within a distance of 1-3 kms, including a gas station with electric vehicle charging facilities, an IGA grocery store, and various restaurants such as McDonald's and Tim Horton's. For a classic poutine experience, Jos Patate is a great choice, having been around for many decades. If you're looking for a wide range of poutine options, La Fromagerie is the place to go. For ice cream lovers, La Crémière, located in the same building, is a must-visit. Tourism... Numerous tourist attractions are conveniently located in the vicinity, such as the exhilarating white water rafting experience on the Rouge River and the wildlife-filled Parc Omega zoo, both within a short 10-25 km distance. For a wider range of activities, day trips to Ottawa, Montreal, the Calypso water park, or Mont Tremblant are all approximately an hour's drive away. A little History... Our property has played host to a portion of the rich history of this area which included three railway tracks, a canal and a lock. The railway beds remain and the lock has simply been flooded over. Following the war of 1812, three Ottawa river canal systems were constructed between 1819 and 1833 to bypass the Long Sault Rapids on the Ottawa river. These canals were in use until 1961 when a large portion of the canal system was submerged due to the construction of a hydro-electric dam (~22kms downriver) at Carillion. As a result, the river level at our property rose high enough to submerge the top of the lock walls by ~3.5 feet. This submerged lock is located a few hundred feet offshore and can be seen using Google Earth as it measures 50' x 300' in size. Once you have a good idea where it is, throw on your water shoes and a life jacket and enjoy an interesting experience of walking on the walls of a submerged lock.
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November 10, 2024
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Nice place and nice view! Nice welcome but the owner and worth the trip!
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Benjamin H.recommends
October 28, 2024
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Amazing place to stay near Montreal. The river view spot is just wow. The campground feels isolated from the rest of the houses around. Be aware that you can hear cars from the bridge nearby but it’s not bad. Owner passed by and is super nice.
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Kelsey F.recommends
October 28, 2024
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Lovely camping spot, beautiful view and very easy to find, extremely convenient location!
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Qasem E.recommends
October 26, 2024
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Amazing stay as always. Very comfortable with an amazing view. Thanks Brien!
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Julianne M.recommends
October 25, 2024
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Lovely stay, very relaxing! The campsites are well thought out and the view is very pretty. Host was super kind, helpful and responsive!
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Loren B.recommends
October 22, 2024
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Camping with a city view
What an amazing property! Such a beautiful central location! Loved our short but sweet stay!
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Brownsburg Chatham, Argenteuil, Quebec, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Kanienʼkehá꞉ka (Mohawk), Omàmìwininìwag (Algonquin), Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, and Wendake-Nionwentsïo First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in April 2021
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