Nickel Beach

Nickel BeachNickel Beach where Lake Erie water meets more than a mile of white sand providing great windsurfing, swimming and sunbathing. Shady picnic areas along with rest room facilities and a food concession stand meet all visitors needs.

Located at the end of Welland Street, close to downtown on the east side of the canal.

 
 
 

Sherkston Shores

Sherkston ShoresFun for the whole family is guaranteed at this lakefront playground. Over 7 kilometres of clean sandy beaches highlight one of North America's largest campground sites. A giant water slide, mini golf, tennis, picnic groves, water sport rentals, and horseback riding assure you'll never get bored.

Located the end of Empire Road, south of Highway #3 on the east side of the canal.

Phone: 905-894-0972 or 1-877-482-3224
 
 
 

Other Beaches

Centennial - Cedar Bay Beach
Part of Humberstone Centennial Park, with tennis courts, playing fields, and washrooms on site.
Located at the southern end of Cedar Bay Road, off Highway #3 on the east side of the canal.

Pleasant Beach
Located at the southern end of Pleasant Beach Road, off Highway #3 on the east side of the canal.

Long Beach Conservation Area
Located in Wainfleet, Long Beach is part of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority parks system. An admission fee is required for entry.

Phone: 905-899-3462

 
 
 

Is Lake Erie Safe for Swimming?

Generally the beaches of Eastern Lake Erie are safe throughout the summer. Problems develop during periods of hot weather when warm and cold layers of water stay separate. This phenomenon deprives the warm upper layer of oxygen.

The Niagara Public Health Department 'posts' beaches as unsafe for swimming when the water contains levels of bacteria that may increase a bather's risk of developing a variety of irritations and infections. Most common are minor skin, eye, ear, nose and throat infections and occasional stomach disorders. Sometimes a beach may be posted unsafe because of floating debris, oil, scum, excessive weed growth, bad odors and general turbidity.

The status of local beaches is rated by the Department of Health each Friday during the summer.

To obtain information on the status of beaches in the Niagara Region call tool free 1-888-505-6074, ext. 7789.