Ottawa’s Premier Recreational Club

BRITANNIA YACHT CLUB

Your Summer
Home Away from
Home

Located on the most scenic site in Ottawa at
the eastern end of Lac Deschênes, Britannia
Yacht Club is the gateway to 45 km of
continuous sailing along the Ottawa River.

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BRITANNIA YACHT CLUB

Our Amenities, Events & Services

Webcam & Weather

Get the latest weather predictions and up to the minute data along with video of Lac Deschenes in order to make the best choices before you hit the water.

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Dining Menu

Join us for dinner to enjoy our Chef's weekly specials. In the warmer months, dine under the Marquee and take in the breath-taking sunsets

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Events At BYC

Whether you are looking to book a Corporate Retreat or Wedding Reception, we work with you to create a memorable event tailored to your needs and vision

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Race Results

Get Race Results for weekly or weekend racing or regattas

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ADULT SAILING

Learn-to-Sail

Discover Sailing! Learn-to-sail at Britannia Yacht Club this year and find out why so many have embraced the sailing lifestyle. Advantage Boating, one of the oldest (established in 1992) and largest sailing schools in Canada catering to adults, has a large team of experienced and enthusiastic instructors wanting to help “wannabe” sailors become sailors for life and more experienced sailors enhance their sailing skills. From complete beginners to more advanced sailors, Advantage Boating has a program just for you.

Sail Share

No Boat – No Problem! Imagine unlimited sailing and unlimited fun all summer long without the hassles of boat ownership. Whether you’ve just finished your course or you’re a more experienced sailor, now you have the opportunity to enjoy the sailing lifestyle as a single, couple or family. Join the Sail Share program today and enjoy your best summer ever.

News & Events

News & Events at BYC

Find out all the latest news and information regarding Britannia Yacht Club. Read more to stay up-to-date!

SHORESIDE FUN FOR BOATERS & NON-BOATERS ALIKE

No Boat? No Problem!

For those who want to sail but do not own a boat, there are opportunities through our Crew Bank or Advantage Boating’s Sail Share program. Learn more about the Sail Share program at BYC.