Plan ahead for your visit to Nickel Beach. Find out what bring and you need know help keep the beach safe enjoyable everyone.
What Bring
It's a great idea to bring:
- Wagon or cooler on wheels
- Beach chairs (a limited number of chairs are available for rent at a cost of $5 per day)
- Sunscreen
- Towels or beach blankets
- Beach or water toys
- Water, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks
- Umbrellas or small tent for shade (no more than 10x10')
- Personal BBQs (propane or charcoal)
- Poop bags if you're bringing your dog
Beach Rules
Stay safe
- Swim at your own risk. There is no lifeguard on duty.
- Drive slowly and carefully in beach parking lots and on nearby roadways.
- Watch for pedestrians and children.
- Overnight camping and fires of any kind are not permitted.
- Motorized watercraft cannot be launched from the beachfront.
- A public boat launch is available nearby at H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park.
Be a good beach neighbour
- Alcohol, smoking, vaping, cannabis and other drugs are not permitted.
- All beaches in Niagara are smoke and vape free.
- Speakers, sound systems and loud music are not permitted.
- Be respectful of City staff, security and other beachgoers.
- Disruptive or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.
- Take your belongings and garbage with you when you leave.
- Do not leave charcoal, BBQ waste or propane tanks at the beach.
Protect the beach
- Nickel Beach is home to sensitive natural areas and wildlife.
- Please follow all posted signs and stay out of protected areas, including sand dunes and wildlife habitats.
Dogs at the beach
- Dogs are welcome in the designated Dog Zone and must be kept on a leash.
- Please clean up after your pet.
Tents and sunshades
- Enclosed tents, cabanas and tarps are not permitted.
- Sunshades up to 10 ft. × 10 ft. and umbrellas less than 10 ft. across are welcome.
Boats and watercraft
- Boats and personal watercraft should travel slowly and with extra caution when approaching or leaving the shoreline.
- Watch for swimmers and other people in the water at all times.
Parking passes
- Daily parking passes and PORTicipate Passes cannot be sold, transferred or resold.
- Providing false information to obtain or use a parking pass is also prohibited.