Britannia Yacht Club is situated on 13 acres at the head of Lac Deschênes in the west end of Ottawa. The residential area surrounding the club is called Britannia Village. A safe and secure neighbourhood, many Club Members make their home in the Village. As well, the City of Ottawa Police Service patrols the area, especially during major regattas held at the Club.

Club facilities

The Main Clubhouse is a two-storey building with a lower lounge appropriately named the Dragon Lounge, because of the 30' - Dragon Class racing sloop of which the bar is made of. The main floor also holds a boardroom, a billiards room, washroom facilities with lockers and administrative offices. The second floor, called the Upper Deck, has a large banquet/dance room, a kitchen, men’s and ladies’ washroom, a dining room appropriately called the Sunset Room, because of its west facing location and great vantage point to enjoy the beautiful City of Ottawa sunsets.

Main Facts

• Camping is available on the property at no charge.
• Our protected harbour has multiple dinghy launch and storage areas.
• BYC has four tennis courts which have recently been resurfaced.
• Spectators enjoy watching races from the second floor balcony or marquee tent beside the Club.
• Paid security patrols the grounds at night to ensure the club facilities are safe.
• We are proud of our very strong volunteer base - over 60 members volunteered at the 2008 and 2009 NCR.
• Local telephone service is available - no long distance.
• The Queensway-Carleton Hospital is located 5 kilometres away from the club, and the Ottawa Hospital  (Civic Campus) is located 10 kilometres from the Club.
• There is an OC Transpo bus stop at the gate of the Club, Bus No. 18.
• The Dinghy Shed is a large workshop where fiberglass repairs can be made.
• The Chandlery shop is located on Poulin Street, just up the road from the Clubhouse.
• The Main Clubhouse is located at the end of Cassels Street. (The red roof on the right of the picture.)
• The Junior Clubhouse is located on the other side of the harbour channel, opposite the Main Clubhouse. (The red roof on the left of the picture)
• Camping areas north of Junior Club, near rapids, as well as east corner of property in Fuller Park.
• Gas Dock located near southside launch ramp.
• Two Launch Cranes - one on south side and one on the north side of harbour.
• Launch Ramps - Six launch ramps located around the harbour. Launching pad for sailboards located at the front of the Clubhouse.