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. In winter, depending on weather conditions, an ice ring is set up on the lake. You can also rent equipment and warm up in front of a nice fire!
The Swimming Area Is Currently Closed
Water quality in Brome Lake and its watersheds
Water Quality – Douglass Beach
With the end of the Environnement-Plage program of the ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP), water sampling at public beaches now falls exclusively under the responsibility of beach operators. The Town is therefore continuing to monitor water quality in order to ensure regular surveillance and keep users informed.
According to the Ministry’s water quality standards, beaches receiving an A, B or C rating are considered suitable for swimming. A swimming ban is issued only when a beach receives a D rating.
Swimming Water Quality - Douglass Beach | |
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July 3, 2026 | D |
July 7, 2026 | B |
July 20, 2026 | B |
August 14, 2026 | C |
Please note that this information may change at any time without prior notice.
A: Excellent | B: Good | C: Fair | D: Poor
Water Quality – Brome Lake
A. Annual Brome Lake water quality monitoring program
Since 2024, the Town of Brome Lake has been conducting an annual monitoring program for Brome Lake’s water quality. This initiative aims to assess the lake’s overall health, complete its mass balance assessment, track changes in water quality at various depths, and identify areas requiring particular attention.
Sampling is carried out from June to September at six strategically located stations across the lake and at different depths. The samples are then analyzed using eight key parameters: phosphorus, chlorophyll, pH, suspended solids, dissolved oxygen, transparency, conductivity and temperature.
This monitoring helps better understand how the lake is changing over time, track water quality and conditions that support aquatic biodiversity, and take prompt action when issues are detected in order to preserve lake uses.
Results are available on the Canadian DataStream platform.
B. Brome Lake water transparency
Every 7 to 10 days, from June to October, Conservation Lac Brome, an organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of Brome Lake and its watersheds, produces a water quality report for Brome Lake, which you can consult on their website.C. Volunteer Lake Monitoring Network
The MELCCFP also monitors Brome Lake’s water quality through the Réseau de surveillance volontaire des lacs (RSVL). Conservation Lac Brome carries out the sampling, but the results are analyzed and published on the program website.
Click here to view the results
Water Quality – Tributaries
In collaboration with its partners, the Town also monitors the water quality of the Yamaska River (main branch) and the Yamaska Sud‑Est River as part of various programs.
Conservation Lac Brome also conducts monthly monitoring of water quality in the lake’s six main tributaries. Results are available on their website.
Additional Data Available
If you would like more information about water quality and quantity, the Water Atlas compiles data from various monitoring programs conducted over several years.
We invite you to consult the interactive map (in French) provided by the ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs.
Parking
Access for Residents of Town of Brome Lake
You are a resident of Brome Lake* and would like to enjoy access to the parking areas at Douglass Beach, Tiffany Park, and Carke Terrace without having to pay each time you visit?
Purchase and pay for your parking access permit online today through our Citizen Portal!
Windshield stickers have been replaced. From now on, your vehicle’s licence plate number provides access to the three parking lots mentioned above.
It is still possible to obtain your parking access permit* by visiting Town Hall during business hours (Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon). Please bring your driver’s licence and vehicle registration certificate.
Cost: $5 per license plate per year (valid from January 1st to December 31st)
*Reserved for citizens with a residence in Brome Lake.
Daily Parking Rates for non-residents (in effect between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.)
For non-residents, parking fees can be paid online using your smartphone. Simply scan the QR code displayed on the signs installed in each parking area. Fees will be charged to your credit card once you have entered your information.
Less than 2 hours: $6
More than 2 hours: $20
Please note that the Blinkay app, previously used for parking payments, should no longer be used.
Please note that there is a parking ban on buses, recreational vehicles over 22 feet and vehicles with trailers.
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.