Burlington Lighthouse at the south end of Burlington Beach.
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Places : Canada : Ontario
- Lake Ontario
- Golden Horseshoe paddling : Burlington Beach
Burlington Beach
- General Information
- Directions
- From QEW exit Brant St. south to Lakeshore - turn right to the next set of traffic lights (Lakeshore & Maple) - turn left to continue on Lakeshore for approx. 1/2 km. - Burlington Beach is located on the left hand side.
- Parking
- There are several parking lots; most are gravel. There is a paved one is near the public washrooms and change rooms.
- Put in
- Almost anywhere along the beach. Avoid the sailing club to the south.
Information sources
- Charts for area
- Website
- Guidebook
Environment
- Water considerations
- Variable. One of the few areas with good surf if the waves are from the east.
- Wildlife
Camping
- Campsites
Other info
- Costs
- Special considerations
- Be prepared to launch and land in surf if the weather allows. It's a long shallow sandy beach, so surf is relatively safe. It's a good place to practice in conditions not often found in the Great Lakes.
- Recommended
- You can paddle into Hamilton Harbour - a relatively protected area. The WWII destroyer Haida is tied up on the Hamilton side. If you paddle to the end of the harbour, there's a liftover into Coote's Paradise, a protected wildlife breeding area. Paddling is permitted in most parts of Coote's in all seasons. Others are closed only in specific breeding seasons. Signs indicate where you can go.
