Pancake Bay Beach

pancake bay beach at sunset

The best beachcombers beach in the area is found at Pancake Bay Provincial Park. Over 3 kilometres of impeccable, photogenic sands make Lake Superior feel like the Caribbean.

The water at Pancake Bay is clear, crisp, and refreshingly chill, making it best on hot and calm days.

Batchawana Bay Beach

batchawana bay

A broad arc of sand and swaying beach grasses abutted by windswept pine makes up the northeast corner of Lake Superior’s Batchawana Bay.

Open from mid-May to October for day use only, featuring a visitor centre with washroom facilities, drive-in picnic sites with access to a huge beach, and shallow water with a sand bottom for great swimming.

Pointe Des Chenes Beach

Pointe Des Chenes Beach

Visitors to Sault Ste. Marie can’t help but be envious of this massive expanse of brown-sugar sand within city limits. Clear, shallow water with a sandy bottom makes it ideal for family swimming; the water here tends to be warmer than other Lake Superior swim spots, as well. The Disc Golf Park is open. The Beach Bus operates seasonally. Check the city website for summer schedules.

MacLeod Provincial Park Beach

MacLeod Provincial Park Beach

MacLeod Provincial Park Beach is located 4.9 miles (8kms) east of Geraldton in the Municipality of Greenstone in Ontario’s Superior Country Region. This is a sandy beach on the shore of Kenogamisis Lake. This pristine lake is perfect for a day of swimming or picnicking. The day use area of the park features picnic tables, fire pits, grills, restrooms and a boat launch.

Poplar Point Beach

Poplar Point Beach

Poplar Park Beach is located in the Municipality of Greenstone 9 miles (14.8kms) east of Beardmore up Highway 580 in Ontario’s Superior Country Region. This is a beautiful sandy beach on the shore of Lake Nipigon at Poplar Lodge Park. Ideal for swimming, sun bathing and sand castles. Amenities available are comfort station, boat launch, boardwalk, change room, playground and campground.

Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach

Located in Marathon in Ontario’s Superior Country is Pebble Beach. This beach stretching 1.2 miles long and as the name suggests is landscaped in pebbles. The colorful rounded stones that make up this beach offers picturesque views of Lake Superior. The parking lot is situated just above the beach and offers spectacular views as well. From the parking area is a path that leads down to the beach, it is recommended to walk with caution down the path to the beach.

Neys Provincial Park Beach

Neys Provincial Park Beach

Just shy of 55 miles east of Terrace Bay in Ontario’s Superior Country. This 1.2 mile long sandy beach on the Shore of Lake Superior’s Ashburton Bay is within Neys Provincial Park and offers shallow swimming areas. Little Pic River flows into Lake Superior at one end of the beach while at the other end is a volcanic rock dating back before time.

Wild Goose Beach

Wild Goose Beach

Just outside of Thunder Bay is the community of Shuniah which is located in Ontario’s Superior Country. Located off Lakeshore Drive is Goose Bay Road which will bring you to the beach. Once there you’ll fall in love with the 400 foot long sandy beach on Lake Superior. Enjoy beautiful views or swim in the waters. This is a pet friendly location!

Chippewa Park

Chippewa Park

Chippewa Park hast been a favourite with visitors since it opened in 1921.
Located along the shoreline of Lake Superior, the world’s largest freshwater lake, Chippewa offers a spectacular view of the legendary Sleeping Giant. This is your destination for outdoor adventures, scenic beauty, family fun and relaxation.

The park offers something for everyone, day and night including: concerts, sandy beaches, water activities, walking and hiking trails, camping and RV sites, an amusement park, theatre performances, sports fields and more.

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