Lakes and summer are synonymous in the National Capital Region

 ABOVE: O'Brien Beach is one of two beaches at Meech Lake in Gatineau. (PHOTO: MCKENZIE DONOVAN)  Just past Chelsea in the Gatineau Park sits Meech Lake, probably the best place to go for a relaxing, inexpensive staycation . . . you’re missing out if you haven’t yet been to either of its beaches.