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.
Eight 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.
Lifeguards are on duty daily from June to early August, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and from mid-August to September, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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. Help keep our beaches clean by putting litter in its place.
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Bluffer's Beach | Lifeguards are not on duty and there is no beach maintenance until Summer 2025. 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 | Lifeguards are not on duty and there is no beach maintenance until Summer 2025. 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 | Lifeguards are not on duty and there is no beach maintenance until Summer 2025. Swimming without supervision is not recommended. Parking is available. For a list of all facilities, visit Cherry/Clarke Beach Park. |
| Gibraltar Point Beach | Lifeguards are not on duty and there is no beach maintenance until Summer 2025. Swimming without supervision is not recommended. Take the ferry or private water taxi to get to Centre Island. |
| Hanlan's Point Beach | Lifeguards are not on duty and there is no beach maintenance until Summer 2025. 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 | Lifeguards are not on duty and there is no beach maintenance until Summer 2025. 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 | Lifeguards are not on duty and there is no beach maintenance until Summer 2025. Swimming without supervision is not recommended. Parking is available. For a list of all facilities, visit Marie Curtis Park. |
| Sunnyside Beach | Lifeguards are not on duty and there is no beach maintenance until Summer 2025. Swimming without supervision is not recommended. For a list of all facilities, visit Sunnyside Park. |
| Ward's Island Beach | Lifeguards are not on duty and there is no beach maintenance until Summer 2025. 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 | Lifeguards are not on duty and there is no beach maintenance until Summer 2025. 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. |