Rockcliffe Yacht Club

The RYC operates from mid-May to Mid-October.

We are open for the 2024 season.

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The RYC is a 100-member “private co-op” style club situated on the south shore of the Ottawa River north of the National Aviation Museum and about 5 km East of Parliament Hill. Coordinates just off our docks are 45°27’50” and 075° 38’36”.

The RYC operates a high-quality launch ramp.  We open in the summer welcoming Reciprocals, and Season Passes are available for sale effective mid-May (pending confirmation).  Please note Club facilities are for members use only.

The club re-evaluates safety protocols using Ottawa Public Health guidance.

Our season launch pass is $135.00 per boat per season.

Payment for use of the launch ramp is by cash only.

The RYC welcomes visitors. We have a limited number of transient slips/moorings available on a first come first serve basis. More information for visiting boaters can be found here on our visitor page.

If you are traveling by car we can be found at 1505 Airport-Marina Road, just look for “Airport-Marina Road” on the North side of the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway just east of the Aviation Museum.

What’s RYC all about?

The Rockcliffe Yacht Club is a non-profit yacht club based on the south shore of the Ottawa River.

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Visitor Overview

The Board of Directors, Officers, and Members of Rockcliffe Yacht Club (RYC) extend a warm welcome to all visitors to the RYC.

Visitor Overview

Membership Inquiries

The RYC Board of Directors welcomes your inquiry regarding membership in our club.

Membership Inquiries

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To view in a larger map click here . If you are traveling by car we can be found at 1505 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Pkwy, just look for “Airport-Marina Road” on the North side of the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway just east of the Aviation Museum.