With summer officially kicking off on June 20 and warm temperatures returning to the city, Toronto’s supervised swimming beaches are now open for the season.
As of May 31, 2025, lifeguards are on duty daily at ten city beaches, providing supervision during designated hours. Beachgoers can enjoy a dip in the lake from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., when both lifeguard services and daily maintenance are in effect at most locations.
Swimming is only recommended when lifeguards are present, and beachgoers are urged to stay within the designated supervised zones, marked by red and yellow flags for safety.
Here are the 10 Supervised Beaches in Toronto:
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Bluffer’s Beach
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Centre Island Beach
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Cherry/Clarke Beach
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Gibraltar Point Beach
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Hanlan’s Point Beach
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Kew-Balmy Beach
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Marie Curtis Park Beach
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Sunnyside Beach
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Ward’s Island Beach
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Woodbine Beach
Of these, seven beaches have earned the prestigious Blue Flag certification, an international recognition for exceptional water quality, safety, environmental management, and education. The Blue Flag beaches in Toronto include:
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Bluffer’s Beach
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Centre Island Beach
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Cherry/Clarke Beach
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Gibraltar Point Beach
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Hanlan’s Point Beach
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Kew-Balmy Beach
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Ward’s Island Beach
Sunnyside Beach, Woodbine Beach, and Marie Curtis Park Beach remain supervised but have not received Blue Flag status for this season.
For a full list of facilities, accessibility details, and current beach water quality reports, visit the City of Toronto’s official beaches page.