Closure Notice
Lora Bay Park and Beach is expected to be closed to the public during 2025 based on the award of the construction contract for the assembly of the new Thornbury Wastewater Treatment Plant outfall pipe.
Grab your sandals and head to one of the many public beach areas in The Blue Mountains! Public beaches include Northwinds Beach, Council Beach, Little River Beach, Peasemarsh Beach, Delphi Point, Christie Beach and Craigleith Provincial Park, each offering a unique shoreline, amenities, and swimming experience.
On this page:
1. Beach Locations
2. Water Safety
3. Water Quality
Water Safety
Basic water safety skills are essential to practice every time you head to the beach. The Town's beaches are not patrolled by lifeguards, so this information is even more important to keep in mind. Drowning is fast and silent, but every drowning death is preventable with water safety knowledge and common sense.
Water Quality
Grey Bruce Public Health monitors the water quality at select local beaches on a regular basis, and posts the test results online.
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Water quality can change from day to day or even hour to hour depending on the weather and other conditions. The following tips can help you make an informed decision about water quality before you go swimming.
- Do not swim if the beach is posted with a warning sign.
- Do not swim if there has been a heavy rainfall in the last 24 to 48 hours. Bacteria levels may be higher than usual from stormwater runoff.
- Do not swim if the water is so cloudy that you can not see your feet at adult waist depth. Cloudy water may indicate higher bacteria levels.
- Do not swim if there are any other problems with the beach such as a large number of waterfowl, dead fish, algae/scum or dangerous debris.