{"id":1039,"date":"2016-08-16T15:46:56","date_gmt":"2016-08-16T15:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=1039"},"modified":"2021-09-25T20:20:06","modified_gmt":"2021-09-25T20:20:06","slug":"who-needs-the-islands-6-beaches-right-here-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/who-needs-the-islands-6-beaches-right-here-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Who needs the Islands? 6 Beaches Right Here in Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"b12171e95ca29a06569361a76d0dc3e3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6144103376590397\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Best Beaches in Ontario<\/h2>\n<p>Somehow, when we think of beaches, we think of Florida or the Caribbean, but never of Ontario. We are all wrong! Ontario has some spectacular beaches that rival those found anywhere. While some beaches are soft and sandy, others are a bit rockier. Agate Beach on Lake Superior is even covered with agates. While we just mention a few standout beaches below, there are so many more \u2013 check out the full list in our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/parks-trails-beaches-gardens.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parks and Beaches<\/a> category on Summer Fun Guide. Just beach responsibly! Slather on the sunscreen, use a buddy system in the water, and consume alcohol in moderation and only where allowed.\u00a0 Enjoy summer!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1040 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-16-at-11.34.04-AM-300x185.png\" alt=\"Ontario Beaches | Summer Fun Guide\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-16-at-11.34.04-AM-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-16-at-11.34.04-AM.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioparks.com\/park\/longpoint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Beaches in Long Point, Lake Erie<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The Long Point peninsula on Lake Erie is about 40 km long, of which 1.5km is beach. It has gorgeous sand dunes and sand spit formations and is one of North America\u2019s largest bird and waterfowl migration and staging areas, so bring your binoculars with your bathing suit. It was designated a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1986 and is currently being promoted as one of Ontario\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitamazingplaces.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Amazing Places<\/a>, and that it is!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1041 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/article2_july142016.jpg\" alt=\"Tobermory Beaches | Summer Fun Guide\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pc.gc.ca\/eng\/pn-np\/on\/bruce\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Tobermory Beaches \u2013 Georgian Bay, Ontario<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Tobermory has a bunch of beaches, some of which are part of Bruce Peninsula National Park. From Singing Sands\u2019 gorgeous sandy beach, to Indian Cove\u2019s rocky one, the area has several options and is a great place for people who like to hike too. If you\u2019re not the sitting on a beach type and would prefer to be in the water, this area also boasts an underwater national park, with 22 shipwrecks at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pc.gc.ca\/eng\/amnc-nmca\/on\/fathomfive\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Fathom Five<\/a>, and is a big draw for scuba enthusiasts!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1042 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-16-at-11.39.06-AM-300x199.png\" alt=\"Grand Bend Beach | Summer Fun Guide\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-16-at-11.39.06-AM-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-16-at-11.39.06-AM.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grandbendtourism.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Grand Bend Beach, Lake Huron<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Grand Bend sits on 66km of Lake Huron&#8217;s waters from Bayfield to Ipperwash. It has 20+ beaches, including Grand Bend&#8217;s Main Beach, which is designated as a Blue Flag Beach, which means it has passed stringent international standards for water quality, environmental management, and safety and services. After your swim, plan to hang out as there is great nightlife at its restaurants and clubs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1043 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/article4_july142016.jpg\" alt=\"Sandbanks Beach | Summer Fun Guide\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioparks.com\/park\/sandbanks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Sandbanks, Prince Edward County<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for sand, look no further! This is the world\u2019s largest baymouth barrier dune formation and many say that its 3 sandy beaches may be the best in Canada. If you are coming with smaller kids, check out Outlet Beach as it has shallow waters and gentle drop off that are perfect for little guys. It is also a bird migration hotspot in spring and fall.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1044 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/article5_july142016.jpg\" alt=\"Beach in Agawa Bay, Lake Superior | Summer Fun Guide\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/lakesuperiorpark.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Agawa Bay, Lake Superior<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Lake Superior Provincial Park sits along the shore of Lake Superior &#8211; the largest lake in the world. The park\u2019s shoreline is varied, with features ranging from the 200m high cliffs of Old Woman Bay to Agawa Bay\u2019s 3 km long beach. What is particularly great about this park is that the Trans Canada runs through a good chunk of it, meaning that access to waterfalls, lakes, beaches, trails and picnic areas is easy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1045 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/article6_july142016.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Beach, Toronto | Summer Fun Guide\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.waterfrontoronto.ca\/nbe\/portal\/waterfront\/Home\/waterfronthome\/projects\/canadas+sugar+beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Sugar Beach, Toronto<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Toronto&#8217;s Sugar Beach is a relatively new, cool park that emerged when a parking lot was transformed into an urban beach at the water\u2019s edge. Named for its proximity to the Redpath Sugar Factory, the park has 3 parts \u2013 the beach, a plaza space and a tree-lined promenade running diagonally through the park. Known for its bright pink beach umbrellas and candy-striped rock outcroppings, the beach also has a water feature embedded in a granite maple leaf to cool you off. Visitors can enjoy the beach and the Toronto skyline simultaneously, a rarity for a beach visit!<\/p>\n<p>Grab sunscreen and a towel and enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/parks-trails-beaches-gardens.html\">Ontario\u2019s beaches<\/a> now! <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best Beaches in Ontario Somehow, when we think of beaches, we think of Florida or the Caribbean, but never of Ontario. We are all wrong! Ontario has some spectacular beaches that rival those found anywhere. While some beaches are soft and sandy, others are a bit rockier. 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