Amenities

Thanks to a generous donation from Vale Base Metals, Nickel Beach offers clean, accessible washrooms for beachgoers. Located near the beach entrance, the washrooms are open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., from Victoria Day long weekend to Labour Day.

Following Labour Day, a portable toilet is available until Thanksgiving long weekend. No washroom facilities are available after Thanksgiving until the following beach season.

The SplashTown Niagara inflatable waterpark offers a unique combination of thrills, slides and fun activities for kids and families! Please note that this inflatable waterpark is not operated by the City of Port Colborne.

• Nickel Beach parking passes must be purchased separately from SplashTown Niagara passes 
• Having a SplashTown Niagara Splash Pass does not grant or guarantee parking at the beach
• A PORTicipate Pass does not grant free access to SplashTown Niagara

Book your SplashTown Niagara Pass

Flip Flop Forts offers Nickel Beach visitors a convenient, sun-smart way to enjoy a day at the beach. These UPF 50+ sun shelters are set up and ready when you arrive and can be rented on site or booked online in advance. 

Flip Flop Forts are available at Nickel Beach Thursday through Sunday from June 26 to September 7, 2026, including public holidays, weather permitting.

Please note: Sun shelter rentals are operated independently by Flip Flop Forts and are not a City of Port Colborne service. They operate in a designated area of Nickel Beach. The forts cannot be moved from this area and are not available for rent to visitors with dogs.

Book your Flip Flop Fort

Sit back, relax and enjoy your day at Nickel Beach with a beach lounger. Loungers are available to rent for the day for $5 + HST, giving you a comfortable spot to enjoy the sun, sand and views of Lake Erie. Rentals can be purchased in person from a beach attendant during your visit.

Nickel Beach now has a Dog Zone, where you and your furry friend can have a blast together in the sand and water. Grab your leash and make some memories with your four-legged companion as you explore the sandy shores and splash in the waves together.  

Dogs must remain on leash and within the designated Dog Zone. 

Sharing is part of the fun at Nickel Beach! Toy Library Bin lets beachgoers borrow, share and swap beach and water toys during their visit. Pick out something to enjoy for the day, return it when you're done, or leave a gently used toy for another beachgoer to enjoy.

Nickel Beach has an accessible beach mat to help visitors with mobility needs travel across the sand and get closer to the Lake Erie shoreline. The sturdy pathway provides a firmer, more stable surface, helping reduce barriers and making the beach easier to enjoy for everyone.

Enjoy the sand and water with fewer barriers using our Mobi Chair, a floating beach wheelchair available at Nickel Beach. Designed for visitors with mobility needs, the Mobi Chair makes it easier to travel across the sand and provides flotation in the water, helping more people experience and enjoy Lake Erie.