Recreation & Facilities
The hall, the park, the beach, the rink, the library — the places Birchbay comes together.
Community Hall
The Birchbay Community Hall (capacity 180, licensed kitchen, accessible entrance and washrooms) is available for weddings, celebrations of life, meetings, and community programs.
| Rental | Resident rate | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Full day (event with kitchen) | $325 | $425 |
| Half day / meeting room | $90 | $120 |
| Community groups (registered, recurring) | Free | — |
To book, contact the Municipal Office at 613-555-0142 or use the contact form. (Online booking with real-time availability is a planned enhancement of this platform.)
Pinegrove Park & Beach
Playground, pavilion, sand beach with a supervised swim program in July and August, canoe/kayak launch, and the outdoor rink in winter (volunteer-maintained — thank you, Rink Rats).
Town Dock & Boat Launch
Day docking is free for up to three hours. Seasonal slips and launch passes are available through the Municipal Office; proceeds maintain the waterfront.
Birchbay Branch Library
Open Tuesday/Thursday 10–7, Saturday 10–2 at 8 Mill Street. Programming includes story time, tech help drop-ins, and the summer reading club.
Trails
The Loon Lake Loop (4.5 km, easy) circles the west bay through Village and Conservation Authority lands — trailhead at Pinegrove Park with an accessible first kilometre.