Rouge Beach & Marsh on the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, Toronto Ontario

Rouge Beach is nestled along the shoreline of Lake Ontario and is the easternmost beach in Toronto. It’s part of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail and the southmost section of Parks Canada’s Rouge National Urban Park.

The boardwalk has stunning...
Rouge Beach is nestled along the shoreline of Lake Ontario and is the easternmost beach in Toronto. It’s part of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail and the southmost section of Parks Canada’s Rouge National Urban Park.

The boardwalk has stunning views of the largest remaining wetland in the City of Toronto. Rouge Beach is one of eleven swimmable beaches in Toronto.

This park is great for outdoor activities like walking, biking, bird watching, fishing, sunbathing, paddling, and picnicking. Or just taking a break from the urban jungle.
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7 April 2023 at   Rouge Beach, Toronto, ON M1C, Canada
The sandy beach starts at the basin of the Rouge River. The water is shallow and fairly calm here. This panoramic picture was taken from the viewing platform.
7 April 2023 ·   1 year ago
The Rouge River flows into Lake Ontario through this sandy channel. Perfect for fishing but, don’t forget your fishing license.
7 April 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Rouge Beach, Toronto, ON M1C, Canada
You get an amazing vantage point of the marsh and Rouge Beach from the viewing platform. Continue east on the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail to Pickering, Ontario.
7 April 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Rouge Beach, Toronto, ON M1C, Canada
Strolling along the 1.5km Waterfront Trail with stunning views of Lake Ontario.
Always time for a selfie.
7 April 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Rouge Beach, Toronto, ON M1C, Canada
As you stroll further West along the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, the shoreline gets rockier with 5 outcroppings that you can walk out on to get a better view of Lake Ontario and the beach.
7 April 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Rouge Beach, Toronto, ON M1C, Canada
Rouge Beach has a long sandy beach to sunbathe or picnic on. Currently, there are no lifeguards at Rouge Beach so swimming is not recommended.
7 April 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Rouge Beach, Toronto, ON M1C, Canada
Parking is limited in the lower parking lot at Rouge Beach. There is overflow parking at the entrance to the park and it’s a short walk downhill from there.
7 April 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Rouge Beach, Toronto, ON M1C, Canada
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