Nearby beaches open for swimming

The weather may be hot, but heading to a nearby beach could bring you some relief. According to The Waterkeeper Swim Guide,  there are a number of beaches that are safe to swim in the area.

In the Hamilton area:

• Pier 4, Hamilton, open and safe to swim
• Bayfront, Hamilton, closed and unsafe for swimmers
• Confederation Park, Hamilton, open
• Van Wagner’s Beach, Hamilton, open
• Beach Park, Hamilton, open
• Binbrooke Conservation, open
• Christie Lake Conservation area, Dundas, open
• Beachway Park, Burlington, closed

In Grimsby:

• Fifty Point Beach, Grimsby, open
• Nelles Park Beach, Grimsby, open
• Grimsby Beach, Grimsby, open

In Oakville:

• Coronation West, Oakville, open
• Bronte , Oakville, closed

Niagara

• Charles Daley West, Jordan, open
• Lakeside Park Beach, Port Dalhousie, open
• Municipal Beach, St. Catharines, open
• Ryerson Park Beach, Niagara-on-the-lake, open
• Queens Royal Beach, Niagara-on-the-lake, closed

For a complete list and map of open and closed beaches, go to The Waterkeeper Swim Guide website.

You can also download the app for free  here.