Rockcliffe Yacht Club, Ottawa
Facts and practical information
The Rockcliffe Yacht Club is a non-profit Yacht club based on the south shore of the Ottawa River near the Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada north of the Canada Aviation Museum. It is a 100-member “private co-op” style club. The club originally was part of CFB Rockcliffe but changed to a private club in 1984. The club is centred on a concrete ramp originally used to launch RCAF sea planes. The ramp extends 50 feet into the water as when the ramp was built, in the 1930s, the level of the Ottawa river was much lower. In 1964, a dam was put across the Ottawa River for the Carillon Generating Station which raised the water level by 9 feet. As a result, the Rockcliffe Yacht Club has one of the best launching ramps on the Ottawa river. ()
Rockcliffe Yacht Club – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Sand Pits Lake, Beechwood Cemetery, Hull.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Rockcliffe Yacht Club?
How to get to Rockcliffe Yacht Club by public transport?
Bus
- St Laurent / Gaspe • Lines: 7 (22 min walk)
- Sandridge / Kilbarry • Lines: 7 (23 min walk)