Clock Tower Beach, the iconic summer chilling spot at the Old Port, is ending its season on September 5 You only have a few days left to relax barefoot in the white sand just five minutes from downtown.While swimming isn't allowed, the beach features blue lounge chairs, large parasols, a wooden boardwalk, misting stations, as well as fantastic views of the St. Lawrence River, the Jacques-Cartier Bridge and Île Sainte-Hélène.