Police have confirmed that the body of a missing Ottawa man was found in the Gatineau River in Cantley, Quebec. The MRC des Collines de l'Outaouais police located the remains on June 25, 2026, following an intensive search.
Discovery and Identification
Authorities recovered the body from the river near Cantley, a municipality about 20 kilometers north of Ottawa. The deceased has been identified as a man from Ottawa who had been reported missing earlier this week. Police have not released his name pending notification of next of kin.
According to police spokesperson Sgt. Marie-Josée Léonard, the investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. An autopsy has been scheduled to confirm the cause of death.
Search Operation
The search involved multiple agencies, including the MRC des Collines de l'Outaouais police, the Sûreté du Québec, and local emergency services. The Gatineau River area was combed using boats and sonar equipment. The operation lasted several days before the body was located.
“We are working closely with the family and the coroner’s office,” Léonard said. “Our thoughts are with the loved ones during this difficult time.”
No foul play is suspected at this stage, but police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
