Beachway Park is a 2-kilometre stretch of waterfront that juts out into Lake Ontario. The beach runs north and south and creates a natural barrier to Hamilton Harbour, the westernmost tip of Lake Ontario. The area is a unique natural sand-dune formation that was breathtaking in its natural state. The Beachway became a popular cottage area in the 1800s, then industrialized in the 1900s. Today, Burlington is buying back the few remaining parcels of privately held land to create more public space.
The beach consists of fine-grained sand. Behind it is a strip of limited parking. Parking is free on weekdays and paid on weekends. It can be paid through the Honkmobile App or take a picture of the QR code on your phone camera. There are washrooms and dogs are allowed on leash but not in the water. The waterfront trail is behind the beach. It is friendly to joggers, walkers, cyclists, strollers, and wheelchairs. The Lakeshore Road also has a bike lane. The beach is not lifeguarded. There are accessibility ramps at this site.
Beaches in Halton Region are monitored twice per week or more if conditions change.
Photo by A Hunt
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is still essential. Only go to the beach if you are able to keep 6 feet or 2 meters away from others. Follow the instructions provided by your local health authorities. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter our efforts to curb the virus’s spread.
- Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time
Historical Status
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is still essential. Only go to the beach if you are able to keep 6 feet or 2 meters away from others. Follow the instructions provided by your local health authorities. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter our efforts to curb the virus’s spread.
- Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time
- Historical Status
Beachway Park is a 2-kilometre stretch of waterfront that juts out into Lake Ontario. The beach runs north and south and creates a natural barrier to Hamilton Harbour, the westernmost tip of Lake Ontario. The area is a unique natural sand-dune formation that was breathtaking in its natural state. The Beachway became a popular cottage area in the 1800s, then industrialized in the 1900s. Today, Burlington is buying back the few remaining parcels of privately held land to create more public space.
The beach consists of fine-grained sand. Behind it is a strip of limited parking. Parking is free on weekdays and paid on weekends. It can be paid through the Honkmobile App or take a picture of the QR code on your phone camera. There are washrooms and dogs are allowed on leash but not in the water. The waterfront trail is behind the beach. It is friendly to joggers, walkers, cyclists, strollers, and wheelchairs. The Lakeshore Road also has a bike lane. The beach is not lifeguarded. There are accessibility ramps at this site.
Beaches in Halton Region are monitored twice per week or more if conditions change.
Photo by A Hunt
