Lac Philippe is a medium-sized lake located on the north side of Gatineau Park. Swimming is permitted on the beach and is even guarded by lifeguards. Campsites are available on the coast of Lac Philippe. One may rent paddle-boats, kayaks, and canoes however. An admission fee is charged when driving into the park during the camping season. Lac Philippe is approximately a 45-minute drive from Ottawa. The lake is known for its family-friendly picnic areas and its clean water.
Lac Philippe's ecological health has been under great stress from litter contamination, due to the level of human usage of the water body. 2017 saw the greatest ratio of water quality 'fail' grades to 'pass' grades compared to any year since at least 2011, which is a strong indicator of the lake's overall health in 2017. Upon walking around the shoreline, one may find such items sitting in the water's edge as inflated air mattresses and beer cans. Conservation measures should focus on litter reduction and limitation/elimination of external toxins .
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