Welcome to Toronto’s supervised swimming beaches. From the golden sands of Bluffer’s Park Beach to the vibrant atmosphere of Woodbine Beach, each of these pristine locations offer the perfect spot to enjoy the refreshing waters of Lake Ontario.
Seven out of 10 supervised swimming beaches have received The Blue Flag award for their high standards for water quality, environmental management, environmental education and safety.
Lifeguard supervision and beach maintenance are daily:
The time change on August 11 is due to the reduction of daylight hours.
Lifeguards can easily be spotted by their distinctive red and yellow uniforms and are stationed in rowboats on the lake or along the shoreline of each beach.
Swimming is only recommended when lifeguards are on duty and within the supervised swimming areas indicated by red-over-yellow flags.
Beaches are groomed regularly, and washrooms and bathing stations are cleaned frequently throughout the day. Beach maintenance hours are the same as lifeguard duty hours. Help keep our beaches clean by putting litter in its place.
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Bluffer's Beach | Lifeguard supervision and beach maintenance are daily:
Swimming without supervision is not recommended. Parking is available*. For a list of all facilities, visit Bluffer’s Park and Beach. *Parking lots fill up very quickly on weekends! When the lots are full, visitors must walk into the park along Brimley Road from Barkclene Hills Road. |
| Centre Island Beach | Lifeguard supervision and beach maintenance are daily:
Swimming without supervision is not recommended. Take the ferry or private water taxi to get to Centre Island. For a list of all facilities, visit Centre Island Park. |
| Cherry/Clarke Beach | Lifeguard supervision and beach maintenance are daily:
Swimming without supervision is not recommended. Parking is available. For a list of all facilities, visit Cherry/Clarke Beach Park. |
| Gibraltar Point Beach | Lifeguard supervision and beach maintenance are daily*:
Swimming without supervision is not recommended. *Only the east end of the beach is supervised and maintained. Take the ferry or private water taxi to get to Centre Island. |
| Hanlan's Point Beach | Lifeguard supervision and beach maintenance are daily:
Swimming without supervision is not recommended. Take the ferry or private water taxi to get to Hanlan’s Point. This beach is clothing-optional. For a list of all facilities, visit Hanlan’s Point Park. |
| Kew-Balmy Beach | Lifeguard supervision and beach maintenance are daily:
Swimming without supervision is not recommended. Parking is available in Balmy Beach Park. For a list of all facilities, visit Kew Gardens. |
| Marie Curtis Park East Beach | Lifeguard supervision and beach maintenance are daily:
Swimming without supervision is not recommended. Parking is available. For a list of all facilities, visit Marie Curtis Park. |
| Sunnyside Beach | Lifeguard supervision and beach maintenance are daily:
Swimming without supervision is not recommended. For a list of all facilities, visit Sunnyside Park. |
| Ward's Island Beach | Lifeguard supervision and beach maintenance are daily:
Swimming without supervision is not recommended. Take the ferry or private water taxi to get to Ward’s Island. For a list of all facilities, visit Ward’s Island Park. |
| Woodbine Beach | Lifeguard supervision and beach maintenance are daily:
Swimming without supervision is not recommended. This beach has expanded mesh plastic mats reaching all the way to the water’s edge. These mats are located near the southeast side of the Donald. D. Summerville Pool and south of the bike path. For a list of all facilities, visit Woodbine Beach Park. |