There’s still some warm weather to enjoy, time to take a trip to visit some of Niagara’s best beaches for a day of sun & fun. Put on your water-wings, grab your lucky shovel and pail, and check out one of these FIVE best Beaches in Niagara!
Lakeside Park Beach, St. Catharines
Lakeside Beach is located within Port Dalhousie, a small town within the city of St.Catharines. This is one of the more popular Niagara beaches. Ample parking and is just moments from the beach. Bring a picnic basket, check out the boats docked by the pier, take a stroll, and you can participate in some beach volleyball.
Great for kids as well, Lakeside Park still has the original “Looff Carousel”, still for only .5¢ a ride. There are restaurants just a stone’s throw away, like KaiserHaus & Patio Andaluz, as well as ice cream parlours and specialty stores.
Address: 1 Lakeport Rd., Port Dalhousie
Nickel Beach, Port Colborne
Located in Port Colborne, for $10 you can drive your car right onto the beach here! The Lake Erie water meets more than a mile of white sand, which offers great windsurfing, swimming and sunbathing. There are plenty of areas to picnic, along with rest room facilities and volleyball courts.
Address: 69 Lake Rd., Port Colborne
Long Beach Conservation Area, Wainfleet
Located in Wainfleet, Long Beach has a small admission fee is required for entry. It features a beautiful sandy beach, with plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy summer. Great for families, you can fish, sailboard, jet ski, and enjoy a picnic while the children swim or play on the playground. The abundant beach shoreline is Long Beach’s main attraction.
Reservations can be made for the camping season that runs from the Friday of Victoria Day weekend through the end of Thanksgiving weekend.
Address: 12965 Lakeshore Road, Wainfleet
Crystal Beach/Bay Beach, Fort Erie
Within the town of Fort Erie is this tiny beachfront community. It is named “Crystal Beach” due to being known for its “crystal-clear” water conditions. Summertime is full of cottagers and beach lovers! The beach stretches long and wide and parking can be found free of charge, or with a small fee.
$60 million has been pumped into residential development, on the location of the former waterfront amusement park (1888-1989) and over $4 million into public spaces.
Crystal Beach has antique markets, and plenty of dining.
Sunset Beach (Formerly Municipal Beach), St.Catharines
This beach is surprsingly not well-known next to the busier Lakeside Park in St.Catharines, yet it is the larger of the two beaches at 1200 feet of sandy paradise.
It is known for its amazing sunset viewing opportunities, hence the name change in 2015. It offers a pristine beach, playground, public washrooms, and a boat launch. Picnics are welcome here.
Address: 1 Lombardy Av., St.Catharines
