Re: Britannia Park Direction [Picnic Beach Section]
Here's a little profile about Britannia Park:
> Green Scene
> The park is a picnicker’s paradise, with tables scattered on the grass
> amidst mature trees that offer plenty of shade on hot sunny days. There
are
> two play structures and a swing set for children to play on, and parents
> might also want to visit the Children’s Safety Village, a miniature
> streetscape that helps kids learn and practice safety skills.
>
> Beach Scene
> Oh, and did we mention there’s a beach here? Britannia Beach has a
> lifeguard on duty all summer. There are changing rooms and public
washrooms,
> as well as a canteen that sells hot dogs, fries, ice cream and the like.
> There is a second, smaller beach reserved for windsurfing, so bring your
> gear and enjoy a great day out on the water. The Ron Kolbus Lakeside
Centre,
> a community centre located just off the beach, houses meeting facilities
and
> a 300-seat theatre. The West Ottawa Tennis Club also makes its home in
> Britannia Park.
>
> Folks seem to like it
> One weekend every August, the Park gets taken over by the Ottawa Folk
> Festival for four days of live music by artists from Ottawa, Canada, and
> around the world. There are main stage performances every evening and some
> smaller stages showcasing lesser-known performers during the daytime. The
> Festival also includes a craft fair, with local and regional artisans
> selling everything from handmade jewelry to leather goods.
>
> Have fun!