The Beach At Parc Jean-Drapeau Is Closed Due To A Water Quality Problem

The beach will reopen on August 2.
The Beach At Parc Jean-Drapeau Is Closed Due To A Water Quality Problem
Parc Jean-Drapeau
Staff Writer

Due to a water quality issue, Jean-Doré Beach at Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau is closed for most of the weekend. The beach is scheduled to reopen on Sunday, August 2. 

In-store for a sweltering weekend once again, Montrealers who were planning on visiting the beach will have to make new plans. If your heart is set on Jean-Drapeau, you can visit the nearby Aquatic Complex where the water is perfect.

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Jean-Doré Beach is closed today due to the non-compliance of the water quality.

Parc Jean-Drapeau 

Visitors are reminded to wear masks in any indoor facilities and to practice proper social distancing. 

Until September 7, beach-goers will only be allowed to use the beach during four three-hour shifts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Changing rooms and lockers are inaccessible. 

All aquatic lessons, the Aquazilla obstacle course, and beach volleyball activities are cancelled. 

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    Teddy Elliot was a Staff Writer for MTL Blog. He was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec and has a B.A. in Literature. Teddy has been a journalist for three years and was once an English teacher. His creative work has appeared in The Blasted Tree and Parenthetical Magazine. When he's not chasing scoops, Teddy can be found cheering on Aston Villa and listening to 80s power ballads. He was shortlisted for a Digital Publishing Award in 2021.

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