Douglass Beach
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 and walking paths. The beach season has now ended.
The Swimming Area Is Currently Closed
Parking
Access for Residents of Town of Brome Lake
You are a resident of Brome Lake* and would like free access to the Douglass Beach and Tiffany Park parking lots? You can get your pass by visiting Town Hall during regular business hours (Monday to Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon).
We have eliminated the windshield sticker. From now on, the license plate number of your car will give you free access to the two parking lots mentioned above.
Cost: $5 per license plate per year (valid from January 1st to December 31st)
Bring your driver’s license and registration certificate.
*Reserved for citizens with a residence in Brome Lake. Please note that the name on your driver’s license must match the name on your license plate.
Daily Parking Rates for non-residents (in effect between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.)
Parking fees are payable at the parking meter. Please note that the parking meter only accepts credit and debit cards (no cash or prepaid cards).
Less than 2 hours: $6
More than 2 hours: $20
Please note that there is a parking ban on buses, recreational vehicles over 22 feet and vehicles with trailers.
Water quality
(listed as Plage municipale du lac Brome (Douglass)
Every summer season, the water at Douglass Beach is evaluated by Quebec’s Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques. The objective is to ensure that bathers have information about the quality of the water, and can enjoy the Lake with complete peace of mind. A rating of A, B, C, or D is awarded, based on an analysis of the bacterial quality of the water.
Results are posted at the beach and the Town Hall throughout the summer.
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Boat launch
It is not possible to launch boats from a trailer at Douglass Beach. You can, however, have access to the water with smaller boats such as kayaks, sculls ou a stand-up paddleboard.
There is a ramp for small boats at Tiffany Park.
Tiffany Park is located on Lakeside Rd, between Foster and Knowlton.
Directions
Douglass Beach is located at 213 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.