In collaboration with the public safety departments of the cities of Gatineau and Ottawa, Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy wishes to advise boaters that a section of the Ottawa River waterway will be temporarily closed on show nights. On July 31, August 3, 7, 10, 14 and 17, a section of the Ottawa River between the Alexandra and Portage bridges will be closed to boats and ships from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., in order to maintain the security perimeter required for the pyromusical shows.
From July 25 to August 20, temporary docks will be in place, as well as a 60-metre perimeter around these docks, marked by (6) six illuminated yellow warning buoys. For safety reasons, information buoys will be set up downstream of the Alexandra bridge to mark out the safe zone. No vessels will be allowed upstream of the Alexandra Bridge after 6 p.m., with the exception of cruise ship operators who have made prior arrangements with the Grands Feux organization. Please note that the ban on sailing within the perimeter between 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. remains in force for operators, whether or not prior arrangements have been made. The Gatineau and Ottawa police forces will be on hand to enforce safety measures.
The Ottawa locks will be closed to land and sea traffic from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on show nights. Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy asks all boaters concerned to exercise caution and respect the regulations during show nights, and thanks them for their patience..
