Plage de l'Horloge, also known as Clock Tower Beach, is an urban beach located on the quay of the Old Port of Montreal, offering a convenient downtown launch point for paddlers. The beach is a small, photogenic stretch of sand situated beside the historic clock tower at the tip of the pier. Access is straightforward, with the beach being just a five-minute walk from downtown. The launch is directly from the sand into the St. Lawrence River. Swimming is explicitly forbidden at this beach, which indicates paddlers should be prepared for a water entry without a designated swim area. The site is having a holiday atmosphere, with amenities like lounge chairs and parasols, and it can accommodate large crowds of up to 800 people. The setting provides expansive views of the St. Lawrence River, the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, Île Sainte-Hélène, and Old Montréal. Given its location in the heart of the port, paddlers should anticipate significant boat traffic, including tour boats like the Bateau-Mouche and potentially personal watercraft, which necessitates high situational awareness. The waterway is part of the vast St. Lawrence system, and paddlers can explore the surrounding urban archipelago. The beach is a seasonal operation, open until Labor Day in early September. The beach's primary function as a sunbathing and social terrace suggests paddlers will need to carry their gear a short distance from nearby streets. The water quality for paddling is not detailed, but the prohibition on swimming is a notable consideration.