Opening Dates
June 23 to August 14, 2011
 

Lifeguard Schedule
10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Sunday

Directions
Douglass Beach is located at 215 Lakeside Rd.
 

From Montreal or Sherbrooke: Take exit 90 off Autoroute 10.  Follow Route 243 (Lakeside Rd) south towards Lac-Brome.  Douglass Beach will be on your right.
 

From Knowlton village centre:  Take Lakeside Rd. north for about 2 minutes.  Douglass Beach is on your left.


Water Quality
Click here to see the results of the latest samples taken, available on the Quebec environment ministry website. (in French only)


Facilities
We invite you to discover our beautiful, natural, sandy beach on the shores of Brome Lake!
 

Located not more than a stone’s throw from the heart of Knowlton village, Douglass Beach offers safe swimming, a picnic area with lovely views out over the water as well a canteen, a beach volleyball court and walking paths.

 

Dogs are not allowed at Douglass Beach.


Parking
An annual parking pass for Douglass Beach for residents is available from the Centre Lac-Brome or Town Hall.   The current pass is $4 per car and is valid for the 2011 and 2012 seasons.
 

Otherwise, the daily rate is $10 for cars ($6 after 3 pm), $15 ($10 after 3 pm) for cars with trailers or for recreational vehicles, or $25 for buses.

 

Small Boat Launch

It is not possible to launch boats from Douglass Beach.

 

There is a ramp for small boats (kayaks, canoes, windsurfers) at Tiffany Park.  Tiffany Park is located on Lakeside Rd, between Foster and Knowlton.  Parking is free and there is a picnic and rest area.
 

Information about the new operator competency cards required for motorboat drivers (Town website)

 

Information about regulations on Brome Lake (Town website)