The Olympic basin is used by many local rowing clubs. A beach was built on the shores of the remaining artificial lake. There are many acres of parkland and cycle paths on both Saint Helen's Island and the western tip of Notre Dame Island. The site has been used for a number of events such as a BIE-sponsored international botanical festival, "Les floralies". The young trees and shrubs planted for Expo 67 are now mature. The plants introduced during the botanical events have flourished also.