Beach in Toronto, Ontario
Bluffer's Beach
Bluffer's Beach is the City swimming beach at Bluffer's Park, with Lake Ontario access, picnic space, washrooms, and a high-demand weekend parking situation at the bottom of Brimley Road.
Bluffer's Beach
Plan your visit
What to know before you go.
Use the park access at 1 Brimley Rd S for the beach area.
Lifeguard coverage is seasonal during the City beach program.
Washrooms and picnic space are listed for Bluffer's Park and Beach.
Go early on summer weekends or be ready to walk in from Brimley Road when lots are full.
Dogs are not allowed on supervised swimming beaches or Blue Flag beaches.
Check the current City beach water quality result before swimming.
The City beach page does not list a beach-specific admission fee; check posted parking signs on arrival.
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Good To Know
Bluffer's is the Toronto beach in this set where the City specifically warns that weekend parking lots fill very quickly.
Use the beach and park areas, but keep away from unstable bluff edges and posted restricted areas.
Swimming Here
- Marked swim area
- At Bluffer's Beach, use the flagged swim area and follow posted beach safety signs.
- Water quality
- Check Toronto SwimSafe for the latest beach water quality result before swimming. Open SwimSafe
Facilities And Access
- Address
- 1 Brimley Rd S, Toronto, ON.
- Washrooms and park facilities
- Washrooms and picnic space are listed for Bluffer's Park and Beach.
- Parking
- Parking is available, but the City notes that lots fill very quickly on weekends; when full, visitors must walk into the park along Brimley Road from Barkclene Hills Road.
Rules And Safety
- Lake conditions
- Lake Ontario waves, weather, and recent rainfall can affect whether swimming is a good idea.
Contact And Official Info
- Operator
- City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation. Open City beach page
- City service phone
- Call 311 for City of Toronto service information.
Questions People Ask
Can you swim at Bluffer's Beach before lifeguards are on duty?
Use the supervised swim area when lifeguards are on duty. Toronto beach safety guidance says swimming outside supervised periods is not recommended.
Are dogs allowed on the swimming beach at Bluffer's?
Dogs are not allowed on supervised swimming beaches or Blue Flag beaches, so keep pets away from the beach swimming area and follow posted park signs.
What is the parking situation at Bluffer's Beach?
Parking is available, but the City notes that the lots fill very quickly on weekends and visitors may need to walk in from Brimley Road when lots are full.
Are washrooms available at Bluffer's Beach?
Yes. City facility data lists washrooms for Bluffer's Park, and the park/beach listing also includes picnic facilities.
Where should I check water quality before swimming?
Use Toronto's SwimSafe beach water quality page before you go, especially after rain or when conditions look poor.
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Official And Operator
- City of Toronto Official page
- City of Toronto Official page
- City of Toronto Open Data Data file
- City of Toronto Official page
- City of Toronto Official page
- City of Toronto 311 Official page
- City of Toronto Official page