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Beach Swimming Advisories

Swimmer's Itch is often reported at a variety of local beaches.  Assume it is present at ALL beaches and take precautions. Learn More

 
 
 
2011 BEACH SAMPLING IS COMPLETED FOR THIS SEASON
PLEASE CHECK BACK IN JUNE 2012 FOR SWIMMING ADVISORIES
 
Note:
  • Results from E. coli tests can take up to 24 hours. 
  • An advisory for a given day is based on the results of samples taken on the previous day and the advisory sign may not reflect the current conditions present in the water. 
  • E. coli levels in recreational water can vary from hour to hour. 

If you choose to swim after an advisory has been posted,

please do so at your own risk.

 

Click on the links below for more information:

 

THUNDER BAY BEACHES

 

Boulevard Lake  

 

Main (Lakeview)

Sandycove

Sunnyside

 

Chippewa Park

 

Main Beach

Sandy Beach

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DISTRICT BEACHES

 

Shuniah-Wildgoose Beach

Red Rock-Pull A Log Beach

Nipigon-Loftquist Beach

Schreiber-Whitesand Lake Park

Terrace Bay-Dockside

Marathon-Lions Penn Lake Park

Manitouwadge Lake

Nakina-Cordingly Lake 

Geraldton-Kenogamisis Fish & Game

Longlac-Jeff Gauthier Memorial Park

Beardmore-Poplar Lodge

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Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) Beaches

For the status of these beaches please phone (807) 344-5857 or visit the LRCA website

Hazelwood Lake Conservation Area Beach                                        

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Ontario Parks Beaches in the District of Thunder Bay

These beaches are sampled monthly except for Kakabeka Falls Beach which is sampled weekly.

For the status of the following beaches, please visit the Ontario Parks website

Kakabeka Falls - Kakabeka Falls Beach (sampled weekly) 
MacLeod
MacLeod Beach Neys
Neys' Beach Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls East Beach
Rainbow Falls - Rainbow Falls West Beach
Rainbow Falls - Rainbow Falls Rossport Beach 
Sleeping Giant - Sleeping Giant Beach
White Lake - White Lake Group Camping Beach
White Lake - White Lake Day Use Beach 
White Lake - White Lake Sundew Beach

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Last Updated: 2/29/2012

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