You can now swim at this spot on the Ottawa River this summer

The NCC River House swimming area. June 3, 2024. (Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa)

A popular swimming spot in the Ottawa River is open for a second summer.

The National Capital Commission says the swimming hole is open daily at the NCC River House on the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway.  Lifeguards will be on duty daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The NCC opened the NCC River House to the public last summer, with the swimming location becoming a popular destination for swimmers.

Capacity in the enclosed and supervised swimming area is limited to 125 swimmers at a time on a first-come, first-served basis.

New this summer is a chair lift to provide universal access to the water for visitors.

The NCC says as of mid-June, you will be able to take a water taxi to the NCC Boat House.  The water taxi service will be available Tuesday to Sunday from the Ottawa Locks or the NCC Boat House.

Also this summer, a London-style double-decker bus from Greyline Tours will be stopping at the River House Monday to Thursday, with buses running every hour in June.