OTTAWA — Ottawa Police, Gatineau Police, the OPP, and the Sûreté du Québec are joining forces to keep an eye on a Hells Angels gathering happening over the weekend in Carlsbad Springs.

More than 500 Hells Angels motorcycle riders are expected to be in the area from July 22 to 24 for a mandatory convention called “Canada Run.”

The enhanced police presence will pay special attention to the Carlsbad Springs area, which is where the bikers are gathering.

“There’s also a number of establishments across the city and into Gatineau that we may expect their presence there,” said Insp. Michel Marin, Ottawa Police.

“They’re expected to be on their best behaviour and we’ll certainly have an increased police presence around wherever they may be,” Marin told 1310 NEWS.

Ottawa Police have cancelled any officers’ requests for time off this weekend.

The mandatory gatherings usually include a “family photo,” and there’s concern that this gathering’s group photo will be on Parliament Hill.

Police urge you to be polite if you run into bikers, but to limit your interaction with them.

Marin says the gang leadership usually tells members to be on their best behaviour. But he says if you see anything suspicious, to call the police.