The Best Beaches in Ontario for Families

The Best Beaches in Ontario for Families

As summer approaches, you may begin thinking of crisp blue waters and velvety soft white sand beaches. Luckily, Ontario has plenty of heavenly beaches you and your family can enjoy without traveling halfway across the world. Here are some of the best family beaches in Ontario.

Canatara Park

Canatara Park offers over 1 kilometer of beach with pebbles, soft sands and clean waters. Lifeguards are present during the summer to keep swimmers safe, and there are life jacket rentals available as well. There are also plenty of entertainment options for kids of any age, like an animal farm, a volleyball court and a playground. 

The park also features a paved parking lot and rubber mats on the beach to make it more accessible for people with strollers and wheelchairs. Additionally, guests can take advantage of multiple bathroom amenities as they spend the day playing and relaxing in the sand.

Port Stanley

Port Stanley is a beautiful beach destination and features a gradual descent from the shore for a safer swimming experience for all visitors. Lifeguards patrol the beach in the summer. Similarly to Canatara Park, this beach features mats to give families with strollers and wheelchairs easy access. If you or the kids get hungry during your beach trip, many restaurants are nearby, such as Mackie's or GT's on the Bay.

Grand Bend

Grand Bend is one of the nicest beaches in Ontario due to the clean waters and lifeguards who patrol the beach in the summer months. If you and your kids need a break from the sand and sun, hike on the dunes at Pinery Provincial Park nearby or go canoeing or kayaking on the Old Ausable Channel. 

Grand Bend has municipal parking, and families with strollers and wheelchairs can access the beach thanks to rubber mats on the sand. After spending a day at the beach, grab a bite to eat at local restaurants such as Hobo Piez and Chuck's Roadhouse.

Innisfil Beach Park

Innisfil Beach Park has five fun beaches for families in Ontario with numerous parking and bathroom options. The waters are calm and warm for a safe swimming experience. There are also plenty of activities to entertain the kids between trips into the water with snack bars, picnic areas and playgrounds, making this a perfect place to spend the day as a family.

Pinery Provincial Park

Pinery Provincial Park has over 10 kilometers of sandy beaches and features spectacular sunsets every night. Kids and adults will enjoy the warm beach, interpretive programs and the space for activities like canoeing and biking. After spending a day at the beach, check out local restaurants, such as Albert's Rolling Lunch and Alternate Grounds Dockside.

Elevate Your Family Vacation by Staying at Brighton / 401 KOA Holiday

If you're looking for a family-friendly place to stay near the beach, Brighton / 401 KOA Holiday is the perfect location. With camping options ranging from Tent Sites to Camping Cabins and plenty of amenities like volleyball courts and wagon rides, there is plenty to keep the kids entertained between trips to the beach or if you decide to spend the day at the campground. Book a campsite to start planning a one-of-a-kind family beach vacation today!

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