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Get Refreshed at Northumberland Beaches

We love a day at the beach! Keep reading for plenty of places to stay cool and have fun all summer long. Before heading out, be sure to check that your destination is currently safe for swimming.

Beaches Nearby

Two small children running along shoreline at sandy beach in Port Hope in summer

Port Hope

Port Hope has a sandy beach with a playground and change rooms. Venture a little further down the beach and you’ll find spots to relax and enjoy some quiet time by the water.

Crowds of people enjoying the sandy beach in the summer time

Cobourg

Cobourg’s beach is very popular. A beautiful boardwalk takes you past the sandy beach and marina, right over to the Ecology Garden and the rocky West Beach. The main beach has a splash pad, playground and a canteen.

Shoreline view of rocky beach in summer

Lakeport

Wicklow Beach is a cool, quiet swimming spot in Lakeport, south of Grafton. With a pebble beach, hiking trails and a boat launch nearby, it’s a great rest stop on your day trip or the perfect place to spend the afternoon.

Young child wearing a swimming vest being held in the water by his father's hands

Cramahe Township

Little Lake, between Brighton and Colborne, features a small, sloped, grassy waterfront area leading to a pebble-based swimming spot. Bring some water shoes to fully enjoy this refreshing swimming spot – a hidden gem.

Drone view of sandy beach at Presqu'ile Provincial Park with kites flying in summer

Brighton

Presqu’ile Provincial Park (fee for entry, passes to be booked in advance) is a great place to spend a day – or a few! Advanced booking of day passes is required through the summer months and can be made at Ontario Parks Reservations. Campsites can also be reserved here. Day passes can be booked 5 days in advance of your trip. The long, sandy beach is a family favourite destination.

Girl standing on flat rock on the edge of the river, wrapped in a beach towel

Trent Hills

Crowe Bridge Park (fee for entry, passes to be booked in advance) is a lovely conservation area with cool swimming in the Trent River. Lion’s Park Beach in Campbellford includes a playground and a picnic shelter. There's also a small sandy beach area in Hastings, on the south side of Rice Lake.

Father's arms holding child's hands while splashing in the water

Rice Lake

There are a few options for swimming in Rice Lake. The Harwood Waterfront and Dock features a small sand beach as well as a picnic shelter and accessible washrooms. In Roseneath, you can visit Sandy Bay Public Beach/Park for a parkette with swings and a small, sandy beach for warm and shallow swimming.

Swimming Pools

Looking for a refreshing swimming pool instead? We've got some options for that too!