ontario place toronto

You could soon be able to swim at Ontario Place again

Once upon a time, Ontario Place had four beautiful beaches open to the public. 

A lot has changed since then, but some are arguing we should reopen a beach at Ontario Place. 

Ontario Place For All is a campaign to keep the area a free, open and accessible waterfront park for everyone to use and enjoy.

They're organizing a gathering today for those who want to discuss the potential for a new swimming access point at Ontario Place. 

They say the water at Ontario Place is tested on a weekly basis and consistently comes up as some of the cleanest water along the Toronto Waterfront.

"Ontario Place needs to add a swimming pier and open the beaches to the public (again)!," they say. 

The informal gathering is happening on the southwest end of Ontario Place at 2 p.m. for anyone interested in discussing ⁠— and fantasizing ⁠— about restoring swimming access to Ontario Place. 

Lead photo by

Tanya Mok


Latest Videos



Latest Videos


Join the conversation Load comments

Latest in Sports & Play

Sheldon Keefe says Leafs 'deserve the Stanley Cup' in goodbye message to team

50 natural wonders to explore in Ontario this summer

Leafs fire head coach Sheldon Keefe after five seasons on the job

A former NFL player is on the run from police in the Toronto area

Locals desperately trying to save illegal skatepark that City of Toronto wants gone

Toronto cancels ridiculous rules imposed on baseball field by angry condo dwellers

These 7 players might've played their last game with the Leafs

Leafs fans can't believe coach Sheldon Keefe's explanation for loss to Bruins