(La version française suivra) Baxter Conservation Area is a great place for boating, sailing and paddling. There is a sandy beach with picnic tables, barbecues, washrooms and change huts. Note that there are never lifeguards on duty along the beach. The conservation area also has an interpretive centre, a solar energy display, a camping ground, and over five kilometers of trails. The Baxter Conservation Area is located along the Rideau River and is one of 9 conservation areas managed by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.
L’aire de conservation Baxter est un endroit idéal pour aller en bateau, faire de la voile et pagayer. Il y a une plage de sable avec des tables de pique-nique, des foyers pour barbecue, des toilettes et des vestiaires. Veuillez noter que la plage n’est jamais surveillée par des sauveteurs. L’aire de conservation Baxter contient également un centre d’interprétation, un exposé d’énergie solaire, des terrains de camping et plus de cinq kilomètres de sentiers pédestres. Baxter est situé le long de la rivière Rideau et est une des 9 aires de conservation sous la Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.
Updated by Ottawa Riverkeeper (@ottriverkeeper) Ottawariverkeeper.ca / Mise à jour par Garde-rivière des Outaouais (@ottriverkeeper) www.ottawariverkeeper.ca/fr.
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is still essential. Only go to the beach if you are able to keep 6 feet or 2 meters away from others. Follow the instructions provided by your local health authorities. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter our efforts to curb the virus’s spread.
(La version française suivra) Baxter Conservation Area is a great place for boating, sailing and paddling. There is a sandy beach with picnic tables, barbecues, washrooms and change huts. Note that there are never lifeguards on duty along the beach. The conservation area also has an interpretive centre, a solar energy display, a camping ground, and over five kilometers of trails. The Baxter Conservation Area is located along the Rideau River and is one of 9 conservation areas managed by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.
L’aire de conservation Baxter est un endroit idéal pour aller en bateau, faire de la voile et pagayer. Il y a une plage de sable avec des tables de pique-nique, des foyers pour barbecue, des toilettes et des vestiaires. Veuillez noter que la plage n’est jamais surveillée par des sauveteurs. L’aire de conservation Baxter contient également un centre d’interprétation, un exposé d’énergie solaire, des terrains de camping et plus de cinq kilomètres de sentiers pédestres. Baxter est situé le long de la rivière Rideau et est une des 9 aires de conservation sous la Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.
Updated by Ottawa Riverkeeper (@ottriverkeeper) Ottawariverkeeper.ca / Mise à jour par Garde-rivière des Outaouais (@ottriverkeeper) www.ottawariverkeeper.ca/fr.
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