Are Toronto beaches safe to swim?

8 out of 11 Toronto beaches are Blue Flag certified This means that, thanks to substantial efforts by the City of Toronto and other partners to reduce E. coli levels, most Toronto beaches now meet international certification standards for water quality, beach management, safety, and environmental education.



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Last Updated July 16, 2023 2:30 pm. Three Toronto beaches have been declared unsafe for swimming this weekend due to high levels of E. coli in the water. Cherry Beach, Sunnyside Beach and Centre Island Beach are all flying the red flag Sunday after E.

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Along with Lake Erie, Lake Ontario is the most polluted of the Great Lakes. This contributes to potential health risks associated with bathing in its waters, an issue that the other three Great Lakes do not add to the mix.

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For the area of the Beaches that is south of Queen Street, there is an average of 7.8 crimes against people per 1,000 people living and working in the area. There is an average of 20.64 crimes against property. North of Queen, there is an average of 7.44 crimes against people and 23.68 crimes against property.

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Swimming conditions on Lake Ontario can be unpredictable and may have serious hazards, such as rip currents and high waves.

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Many of Toronto's waterfront parks have sand or cobble beaches for you to enjoy.

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