Reviews of Sandbanks Provincial Park (Tourist Attraction)

Marine

Beautiful beach, and sand bank so much sand! Go early enjoy the entire day and ya see. $22 entrance fee per car.

Barbara Havrot

Beautiful beach but overcrowded. Impossible to relax! High water levels created swampy conditions on way to dunes and one beach was entirely closed.

Gywnn Quiroga

Nice sandy beach with long shoreline. Open as of today and paid $21/vehicle for entrance fee. Pretty quiet for a weekend.

Christie Brown

Great beaches and bike trails for families, lots of stuff to do in Prince Edward County too! The only bummer was that showers were closed this year due to Covid-19. But still great!

Aravamudan Srivatsan

One of the finest beaches I have been to in ontario. The sand is silky smooth and no bubbles on the beach which we liked very much. There are specific area for dogs . We went to the beach where the outlet river meets the lake.

Luc “Bib Fortuna” Dec

Stayed at Outer River B. Small sites. Two different sites in two nights. Did the Cedar trail where I took those pictures. Didn't go to the beach because too many people and no social distancing. Vault toilet were not open. Only comfort station with no showers. Good thing our site was near it.

shawkat milton

Amazing but not open all activities after October. We were there end of last week mean November.Stayed at Maple rest heritage house. It was calm, cool abd cold with snow, but we ebjoy.

Mikhail Kabakov

Sprawling sandy beach. Lots of walking/hiking trails through the dunes along the beach.

Kris Born

The sandunes part of Sandbanks was a really nice area to spend a day. Lots of room to play and go for an adventure. The eastern side has a nice swimming area that looks towards Picton. There is also a concession stand at the main beach area where you can get drinks and grilled hot dogs and other items. When we visited the water levels were high which made it interesting to get through to the beaches but none the less was very enjoyable.

Charlene Lilly

Visited the Dunes Beach at Sandbanks. What was most frustrating was that I arrived at the road outside of the provincial park at 9:30 and didn’t get in for nearly an hour and a half. Entrance into the park was crowded and incredibly slow. Dunes beach was beautiful but the swimming area is lackluster. There’s about 10m of swimming area before you encounter a massive patch of seaweed and a dark drop off. The water was beautiful but I’m not sure with the crowds it’s worth it when there are so many other gorgeous beaches far less crowded around Ontario.

Shad L

Fantastic campsite. Has everything. Hiking, kayaking, swimming and a huge Beach. Campsites are amazing and most of them are secluded. Showers as well. I do wish they had more water stations.

Adventurous GM

@adventurousgm One of my favorite parks in Ontario. We went on a Monday and got to enjoy it without the traffic. Nice beach. Trails are small at this park. Cycling here is nice.

Daniil Kulayev

The best beach that I visited here in Canada. The sand is soft and hot, the water itself is warm and really good to stay inside. There are 3 different beaches around so even if you miss your chance to enter the park because it is full, you can always go to another one and try there, it is about 1 km from provincial sandbanks park. You have also tables there so you can enjoy with your friends. For sure it is the place on my list to visit again and again and again!

Don Poynter

The Sandbanks has the largest fresh water dune system in the world. There is a provincial park but it is very busy in the summer so hard to get in. If you can access it by boat there are many areas on West Lake that are phenomenal. There are hikes to Lake Ontario and gigantic waves. A wonderful place to visit with your family.

Rajesh Periyasamy

A nice sandy beach to cool off hot summer days. The great thing about this beach is that it is shallow to almost 100 meters and you can enjoy playing in the water. It gets busy from afternoon, so it's better to reach early to get a good spot in the beach and also for parking. I don't know if it is the routine but there was no water in the washrooms after 6 pm. Hope they fix this.

Howard Lima

One of the best beaches in Canada!!! There are no rocks on the beach amd the water is clear, which reminds me of the caribbean! This is a perfect place to spend time with family, friends and kids as the whole area is shallow and kids enjoy it a lot!!

Jacques Mailloux

Not the first time we've been here. We keep coming back. 2019 saw Lake Ontario waters rise to a point where only 2 of 3 beaches were open, Dunes and Outlet. Sandbanks (the 3rd beach, not the Park) was closed, so what remained open was 2/3rds of 2 beaches. Needless to say, it was busy. We bought the summer pass, so we could bypass the lineup at the main gate every day. Went straight to Outlet Beach very early, and were often done and ready to explore the County by noonish, when the beach was usually reaching capacity. Always saw long wait lines when leaving around noon, so noon is not a good time to arrive on a busy day. Outlet Beach, while not our favorite, was still amazing. Kids loved the day that was windy and made for some large waves. If you've never been to Sandbanks, you should go soon.

sareh da

Amazing beach. However it is usually full and you need to book in advance. I love the scenery and the water. You can get into the water so warm.

Fadi Wehbe

awesome large park, shallow waters on several sandy beaches, sandy dunes. $21 for day access till 10 pm. bring mosquito repellent.

Earle D. Zulueta

Great Soft Sand Beach. Water is not too cold and though it was a long holiday weekend still had plenty of room for everyone. I would suggest getting there early as parking is at a premium.

Ash21 L

it has beautiful beach. Sand is so soft. the beach area is big so it allows more people going into the park. They have trails and campsite too. Also it has a dog beach i enjoyed the day at the park very much and will consider doing camping in the fall. there's also a store inside the provincial Park, it is convenient. The washroom facilities are very clean. they have picnic tables.

Faysal Khelouati

One of the best beaches in Canada!! Camping nights are fantastic!

Paula Place

So great now with the advance reservation system, not crowded at all! Can easily spot the kids from the beach!

Miranda Boyken

My favorite destination in Ontario. Is the best beach I know, and I visited many. The spirit of this place is truly amazing. Good parking, comfortable cafeteria for those who did not bring food. The water is clean, and long shallow area for little kids. On bright sunny day it reminds me the Caribbean beach. On a gloomy weather like on photo is very beautiful and a little dramatic.

Marissa DW

Went on a day pass to Sandbanks Provincial Park on Jul 10. It was a beautiful day, Lakeshore Beach outlet was clean - beach and water. Very enjoyable day. Reserved Day Vehicle Parking. BBQ lunch at an area within the park. Parking plentiful. Went to sandbank dune but moved to lakeshore beach outlet

Alice AbiRaad

We visited the sandbanks provincial Park and stayed at OUTLET beach and its a very nice, wide, long beach. But there were seaweed at the beginning of the beach. We had the feeling as we were at the sea! You can bring your food and drinks with you ( alcohol are forbidden), we stayed next to P7 where there is a food restaurant and toilets!Definitely to try!

Julie Trottier

Been coming here most my life and it still always feels like the first time. The beauty of this gem is absolutely astounding and brings my heart so much joy and peace to be here. Forever my favorite paradise at home.❤

Amanda Shelley-Masters

No place better to be in the summer! We take the kids every year we can. I used to go alot with family when I was little as well.

Sara Arnaout

Can't wait to go back again!! It was my first time to this beach. I went with my 2 kids and we spent 3 days in there. These 3 days were the most beautiful days of my life. The beach is super clean; no animals, so sit back and relax. No garbage around. Wide and uncrowded space. The water is very shallow and very warm. It was +38C when we were there. I have visited many beaches around the world and Sandbanks is one of the most beautiful waters I have ever been to in my entire life We had to book five days in advance for each day. I guess they want to limit the influx of people with Covid situation! Bring a foldable table and a beach canopy or umbrella to enjoy the beautiful white sand on that beach! Next year will go camping with all my family to enjoy the beautiful clean shallow water!!

Rafik Nassif

Sandbanks Provincial Park has 3 beaches that are considered the among the best beaches in Ontario. Outlet beach is the best one with a long sandy beach and calm waters. Lakeshore beach is unique for its ocean-like waves. And Sand Dunes beach, which might not be the best for swimming, but the sand dunes are a unique feature that you don't see any where else in Ontario and maybe in Canada.

Dan Callaghan

3 great beaches. We checked out the dunes beach first- small and quiet atmosphere. Massive white sand dunes. Checked out the outlet beach next. Long beach with clear waters. Tons of parking, showers, bathrooms, convenience store and a restaurant at outlet beach

Michelle Trotter

Great provincial park! Beautiful beach, with soft sand. Water is cool, and you can walk out to a couple of sand bars. Washrooms are decent. Lots of fun for everyone!

bokhai d

Great beach with lots of sand and great amenities. ***Don't forget to reserve a day pass online!!*** WEEKDAYS ARE FREE

Debin Davis

The beach where it feels like you can walk a km from the shoreline and you are still on ur feet. Perfect beach for families. Weekends are usually full and sometimes closed when they reach capacity during the summer.

Devin Stewart

Sandbanks is a great park/beach to visit. The beach is very accessible and they also have washrooms and change rooms. There is a snack shack on site but you are have to bring her to bring your own food as well. Because of the pandemic you need to book day passes ahead of time, the price is adorable and it keeps the number of people on the beach safe. We had lots of room to spread out with our family, felt very safe in the fresh air. Thanks to all the park staff!

Marilou Decafe Stubbings

Went last week, a suprise travel destination courtesy of my husband! The view is astounding! Indeed, nature always surprises me. A little bit cold but worth dipping your feet in the water and the sun is gorgeous. We'll definitely book a camp for the summer!

Hina Tahir

Beautiful sandybeach and campsites some camps are close to the lake . its little busy beach even weekdays change rooms are closed because of covid-19 if you are planning to go so go early.

Latika Gupta

Got here 8 30am for parking. Buy the seasonal pass before you come!! Get here early and P6 parking and entrance is not too crowded. We stayed for 6 hours and it's totally worth it. Beautiful views!! Washrooms are very clean. Water is hell fresh!! Security is very strict and life is easier with a pass.

Haddie majnoon

One of the quiet camping sites that we’ve been visited which was surprising for us as usually beach campsites are pretty noisy with people partying till late. The beach is absolutely gorgeous. Be sure to be there early in the morning to not get stuck in the entrance traffic.

Sandra Jaramillo

We went camping last year. Camping lots are ok. We loved the beaches. Spacious. Beautiful turquoise water. Soft sand. Very clean. It’s like you are in the Caribbean.

Mido Hamzawi

Awesome provincial park; visited this fall. The park is massive, perfect for bike riding with a view! One frustration is their firewood being stored outside and uncovered from the rain. It was practically impossible to get a fire going with soaked wood.

Anroy_amar

The soft sand is riddled with shells, and the dunes are gorgeous. There is a nice river area that is nice for kayaks and other water vehicles. There were trails that were picturesque and full of animals. We saw many blue Jay's, chipmunks and even a woodpecker. The water is nice because it becomes deep very slowly, so even people who can't swim well can enjoy themselves. The campsite that we chose was quite open, but a bench was provided and once the tents were set up and the car was parked, it became quite private. If you don't mind the noise if other people, then this is good. Washroom is horrible. That is the reason for the four stars. You need to drive to get to a decent washroom or the showers that are around the same location. Please figure out how much campfire wood you need before going to the campsite, since you'll be able to purchase wood and kindle at the main area. P. S. For those new at camping, the tarp goes on the top of the tent. Good advice in case there is any rain or a storm.

Charmi Mehta

Very nice beach to visit. It’s very calm and peaceful to be there. Moreover, the water seems to be bit different from what other beaches in Ontario has. Try visiting there for whole day and make sure you stay till the sunset. Moreover, access to beach doesn’t required any reservations but the camp site does. So, plan accordingly.

office solution

Excellent experience, great beach, enjoyed watching the sunrise and sunsets Breakfast on the beach...

Natalie W

Booking ahead and knowing we could get in was the best thing ever - hope this service stays. Came here a lot as a kid and will always look forward to coming back. Bring a little board foe the waves

Roberto Espino

Great place to camp and enjoy a few days at the beach. Soft sand and planety af shallow waters for kid friendly environments

Raj Paleja

This is apparently one of the most popular provincial parks in Ontario if not the most popular. It's worth visiting but camping sites fill up quick. As an alternative, there's a boat rental company on the other side of the bay. You can always dock your boat, spend time on the beach, or climb the sandbanks in that amount of time. It's pretty amazing to see a landscape that's so close to a desert inside Ontario.

AC Guevara

RV Camping = no privacy . Tent Camping = excellent privacy. Recommend bring a bike to get to beach. There are places where you can go with your dog to enjoy the beach. Recommend watching the “overview” in our YouTube Channel: do it do it

Rachel Obbema

The dunes was our favourite part! We stayed near the main Beach early October and had a blast. Facilities closed due to COVID - still comfort stations available. Lots to see and do even if it's too cold for swimming.

Fernando Gatti

It does not matter which part of Lake Ontario you go it is always muddy, full of seaweeds and cold. But to be fair, I like the sand space in this beach. Also, the beach is very open so when it is windy, there are lots of waves, so be careful.

Ali Hussain Alkhatam

It is a paradise city with many beaches and sand dunes. We always come here when it is half sunny to hike or full sun to swim.

Matt Rath

Love the beaches here, and the advanced booking system has cut down on the long lines. This place is a gem!

Ferdinand Filardo

First timer... water was good A little choppiness didn't hurt anyone maybe a foot or two feet at most kids practiced their log PT and missus practiced her texting... surf sand and WhatsApp what else do you do at the beach... was tempted to make a sugar cookie out of her???? shut down the beach and watched the sun slowly fade... we were tardy to the party but worked out well managed to avoid the bulk of the crowds and get a long swim in while the kids played and we went uninterrupted for the most part enjoying the surf/sand... that's your heads up and my two cents...good place to go will most likely be back???????????? PS ample amount of parking as far as I'm concerned

Sébastien Lévesque

Great beaches, very not too crowded for these Covid times, but reservation for 5 days in advance is really not optimal. People have from 1 to 2 weeks of vacations, so reservation for the whole vacations is not possible to be printed before leaving home, and then requires to wait at the park entry everyday. This has to change.

Devaiah Malchira

Drove 200 km to find out that we needed a reservation to enter the beach. Apparently, this new rule was introduced recently. The drive from Toronto was really nice though. Lots of local antique stores, wineries and breweries around!

VoudouLounge

Really nice Provincial Park if your main focus is hanging out on a really nice beach and I’m sure the camping here is amazing too. The Beach and Water were amazing to say the least. I can see this Park getting super busy on nice weather days and there aren’t many picnic tables around unless you arrive super early so best to be safe and maybe bring a small portable table just in case if you need one. Beach and Park are kept super clean so just hope for some nice weather and get ready to have a great time ????????

Hossai Masroor

Camped here a few times during fall of 2020. I love the area, it's calming, I was surrounded by nature. The sand dunes area was really pretty, kinda looked like a desert ???? But overall, my stay here was amazing & comfortable.

M Dhahri

Very very busy park but for a very good reason. It's perhaos the best park in southren Ontario. Very unique place, the sand dunes formations and the beaches are absolutely stunning for this part if the world. The camp sites varies: Richardson's sites are the worst avoid them if you can, the outlet sites are the best, well serviced, clean, and very close to the famous outlet beach. Don't miss the dunes beach .. it's a must see/visit beach.

Hisham Obeidat

One of the best places in Ontario without a doubt If you haven't been there you need to go. The sand is some of the best I have experienced anywhere in the world. Lots of space and lots of place to park your car play area for kids close to washrooms as well very convenient. We will go back for sure it was worth to drive 6 hours. Highly recommend.

Joyson & Crystal

Love this beach!! The white sand and plenty of room to grab a spot in the shade or the sun or close to the water. It is best to have a reservation and print it out to display so you can bypass the check in line.

Zach Remus

One of the best beaches in Ontario. It looks tropical in the summer. Great private campsites as well.

Ric Kong

Amazing sand dunes and spacious beach. The water was clear and shallow even 20 meters off shore. Visited on a Monday when it was not very busy .

Bear L0st

Good provincial park. Day use you need to book ahead. Sites in Cedars are not super private and sometimes have hills that limit where your tent can comfortably go. Rocky bottom too makes it tough to peg down tents. If you can get sites that have a bit more of a driveway you will be better off. Good comfort stations and water facilities. Walk to beach is sometimes long via roads but there are sometimes hidden trails you need to find that cut down walking time.

Cha Dj

This used to be a really peaceful beach. It used to be quiet and less crowded. Now? No thanks to Google everybody knows this little haven! Lol ✌???? This is, by far, my fave beach here in Ontario. Still clean and still maintained. It’s a huge area, although parking/entrance has gone up now to $20. Since there’s so many people when we came here, the bathroom smelled so bad. There’s also a grocery store in the park, but of course they’re a a little bit overpriced. It’s always best to bring food and bring your own drinks.

Robert Kawall

Visited here last week for the first time this summer, and the weather was great but could've used a bit more sun. Luckily it was very humid which helped. Sandbanks asks you to book in advance which is a good idea to ensure you get in when you plan on going. Parking is $21 when going Friday, Saturday and Sunday. But free to park Monday to Thursday (for now). Capacity limits seem to be in place too as the parking lot was busy but not completely full. Always a good time there if you haven't been yet!

adventure ontario

If you’re in Prince Edward County, make sure to visit the incredible dunes at this huge park. It gets really busy in the summer so prepare to get there before it even opens for a good spot. If you are willing to walk further into the park, you can find a more private area to enjoy.

Etoile Gagnon

One of the best Beach i have experienced

Sree Charan

Decent place to camp, the park was well maintained and camp sites were clean. The beach gets busy with lot of traffic during the weekend but it's a very long beach, so there is enough parking spots for everyone. The only downside was, there was construction going in the middle of night, trucks moving in and out of the park. And if you are looking a place for star gazing theb this is not for you, lots of light pollution from near by places, you can barley see the stars.

Anthony Bartolo

Very clean spacious beach which is the reason why it is so popular. Plan on being at the gate at 8am on the weekend as it reaches capacity around 10am. Bathrooms are clean and are spread out evenly across the beaches. Beach water does have a smell due to algae which the park does try to clean.

J Beechu

Beautiful beach that is lovely to visit even in October. There is a great hike through the dunes and pine forest. It’s spectacular.

Laurence D. B.

Most beautiful beaches we’ve experienced in Ontario. Makes you feel like you’re somewhere in the tropics. Loved that our pups were allowed on the beach. Definitely recommend if you are in the area.

Dana Samlal

It was a very beautiful beach. We went to Outlet Beach. We parked at P6. There was some good waves, which is fun for all ages. The water was shallow then it would go a little deep (nothing to really worry about) then shallow again. The washrooms were pretty decent and pretty close to where we parked.

Pierre-Étienne Laporte

One of the most beautiful beach around. I totally recommend. The colors are wonderful and the place is nearly cinematic. Best for family and couples. Plus, there's a campground so I'll definitely go back there to experiment

Cin D

Got to the park around 12 on a Monday it was packed. 45 minutes waiting in line to check in even though we printed out the pass. TIP: If you print out the reservation you can bypass the line. Beach was nice and sandy, water a bit cold but if sun is out it feels warmer. Not worth the drive for one day. Would look into getting a hotel in belleville for the night.

Ed Kassem

Awesome place. Large campsites and when I went, there were no bugs. The Campground gives you access to at least 3 different and unique beaches. All are lovely. Will go there again.

Lina Di Giulio

Beautiful beach!!!! Great place to walk along the waterfront. Two hour from Toronto. Prince Edward county area.

Ralph Cristofer

The place is great. There is a very long line when we went there but it is worth the wait. The beach is huge and well maintained. One only thing is that it is really hot when we got there because of the heatwave. The water feels great and cold but there are a lot of shells so better wear slippers or something as the cracked shells really hurts. This is a good place for a family day and cook barbecue, picnic, etc. but bring some tent as you don't want to burn your skin. There's also a washroom nearby but meh.. it is a little bit dirty because of all the people using it.

Kelsey Burden

Great beach! Beautiful, soft sand with blue ”ocean.” like water. Highly recommend and great spot to swim and grab a snack!

Jamil

It is a must place to visite if you live in the East of Canada. Very clean, huge beach, good vibe and people respect each other. Also the staff is awesome

Yuk Yu, Alison LEE (Alison)

Love this place! It gives me a pretty good impression at the gate as you get a sandbanks information guide and there are stories of family coming here for camping since 1967, now and then. The beach is amazing. Clean and long coast line, sand is fine and soft. Did a camping trip here. There is shower, park shop for souvenir and supplies and a cafe. The only cons is those tiny smelly washrooms. Well, but understandable and it's a campground not a resort. Overall really satisfied and would love to visit again.

Alex E

One of the best places in Ontario without a doubt. If you haven't been you need to go. The sand is some of the best I have experienced anywhere in the world. Lots of space and lots of place to park your car. The grounds are very well kept. We will go back for sure.

David Ho

Most important questions, were the washrooms clean or what kind of washrooms do they have? They washrooms were amazingly clean! I think they clean them every hour. They have normal washrooms, not out houses or portables. They have a change room as well. This is a a great place to spend your day. Bring some kind of shelter like a tent to hide from the sun, and if you're hungry, park by P8. That's where the restaurant is. The restaurant is good as well and has vegetarian options like veggie dog, veggie burger, etc. Make sure you get the Daily Parking Pass in advance, and print it out, then you can bypass the line by going right instead of left shortly after the entrance.

David Whitehouse

Awesome park! You have to pick your site carefully as there are some sites that in a wide open field! Good for large RV, but I wouldn't want to camp there in July without a/c! Beach is lovely, but the one section near Woodlands is public, then private and no way to get back to the public beach without heading back to the road. First world problems really...

Nishtha Sagar

Way to far from Toronto plus the wait at the entrance. We reached 9am on Friday still we had to wait for 3 hours. So in total 7 hours in drive (one way). Other than that Place is beautiful and huge. The sand get so hot ????????????

Chelsea Wells

Service from Elaine was fantastic! Wine was delicious and a fair price for tastings. They had a candy and wine pairing menu for Halloween that was so fun!

Rebecca J

Love it here. One of the best provincial camps in Ontario. There is alot of Sand dunes all around. The water is shallow for quite some time so you can walk very far out. This time around we had some loud neighbors. We told the park patrol and they wrote them up. I just wish they would have came by at night without us having to waste time going to them the next day. I wouldn't stop this experience from me going back however. Prince Edward county is amazing. I saw many turtles along my drive there. So cute!

Greg Morris (Adventurous GM)

Very nice beach. Arrive early to get in and get a decent spot. Camping, trails and 3 beaches you can pick from.

Sara Supple

I always love Sandbanks. Arrive early (in these COVID times at least, there is a line even at 8:00 am when the park opens, mid-week). I found Lakeshore Beach a little better than Outlet for social distancing, because there were slightly fewer people on the beach and, even though the outhouses are less preferable than a regular washroom in lots of ways, at least you're alone in there and not crowded by maskless people as you may be at Outlet (people, seriously? The park staff will give you a mask if you ask for one and last time I checked an indoor washroom is an inside space where masks are definitely required. Wear your mask, please!). Shout out to the park staff for everything they do to keep this place clean and lovely as possible and a great escape from the city!

Nick Kidd

Really loved Sandbanks park. We were fortunate to visit on a warm October day when the park was virtually empty. The beach is stunning and my wife and I had it virtually to ourselves. We also walked one of the hiking trails and we’re very impressed. I understand this place is jam packed in the summer so recommend visiting off season!

Master iOqY

Has the best stretch of soft sandy beach in Ontario. The crowds can be overwhelming but go early or late in the day and you'll be rewarded with less crowds and wide open spaces. The staff here do a good job of controlling capacity to allow for proper enjoyment. The sand is not quite white but beige and powdery soft. The beach is shallow and while often windy, at even 50 ft offshore, it's only waist deep. There are certain beaches like lakeshore that allow dogs in certain areas allowing the entire family to enjoy this awesome park.

Chris De Shane

Despite having been a number of times, I am always surprised by what a nice beach this is. We have visited for a number of family vacations with our kids and they don't get tired of the beach or the water. The beach is wide and perfectly beautiful and going into the water is easy, though a bit cold, even for our smallest kid because the water gets deeper very gradually.

Elaine J

Small sandy cove beach with dunes, shallow warm water with a drop, shady spots to sit, trails to hike/bike and good maintenance. Kids loved it! Hey there early in summer, as parking is limited due to COVID. If you enter through main gate and get a day permit, don't pay for parking!

Cera Z

Beautiful long beach. Cold Ontario lake water. Serene day use areas. Nice hiking trails through wooded area. Be aware of poison ivy. Birds. Dunes. Decent food in the Park restaurant. Visit on weekday when is not crowded or get reservation in advance. Park staff is very welcoming. Make sure to visit some of the vineries or breweries in the region.

Katrina Mathurin

I have been going to this beach since I was just a little kid. It is my favourite place to head every summer. I would definitely recommend. The water is clear and if you’re lucky you’ll be able to enjoy some nice sized waves.

D-Reviewer

Such an amazing location! Stumbled upon it online and took a chance in going here with some friends. From Toronto you are looking at a 2-2.5hr drive. They have firewood that they sell as well as ice. Only thing is that they only allowed 1 on-site parking so if you are bringing two vehicles one would have to be parked at a designated parking spot. Decent hiking trail, very peaceful and quiet. (Linked some pictures) All in all an amazing experience, the beach is lovely to see as the sun sets. If you are planning on coming and had booked near the beach make sure to bring some tarps and ropes to make a wind barrier!

Geraldine Gonzalez

I have been in the outlet beach and lakeshore beach and I love both. The place has become my summer destination for the past 3 years... water is always nice and shallow so I don't have to worry about my daughter getting too deep. Totally recommended for families

Onn Sight

Very good beach for what we normally get in Canada it. Started to get more waves at the end of the day that was fun the water is very clear with sand all over the beach and underneath the water also parking the Sandbanks park was very well organized which makes it more hassle free ???????? side note it's better to reserve your ticket to the park to be sure to have a place also to skip the line

Simran Garewal

One of the best provincial park in Ontario. Around 50mins away from 401. Lovely and clean sand beach attracts most of the crowd. Beach is kept clean. Go early so that you can get nice spot with picnic bench. Online Reservation is must. Get it done in advance as weekends are mostly full. Campgrounds are nicely maintained. Good trails all over the place. Good picnic spot.

Sena Turkdogan

We camped at sandbanks (we stayed in campsite B next to the river) for two nights, the campground was very well maintained and felt nice and private in our section! We went in mid September and the beach was really not busy - excellent soft sand for long walks and water was warm even this time of the year.

missjuliej1

Spent the week with my family. I hadn't been since I was a kid and am VERY IMPRESSED by the upkeep of the park. The grounds are immaculate, just as beautiful as I remember. Staff is friendly and the beach is gorgeous!

Anna Nguyen

It is crowded beach. You need to make a reservation at least one day before your arrival. The public washroom is far from the beach and not clean enough. The water is clear but lots of moss on the surface. Go around 3 or 4pm as the water is warm enough to swim and the weather is not too hot.

Anuka M

Best sandy beach I’ve ever been to in Ontario! Really loved it! Camping experience was great there! I I would highly recommend this place. It was very clean. Little busy but if you going there for camping you could def find peace after the day crowed leaves.

Jermaine Sirjue

One of the nicest beaches I been to in Ontario. Really clean and family friendly environment. Water is really nice as well. Next time I go there, I definitely have to try camping.

Emerson Chin

Spent the day, with my wife and kids, at the reserved section of the beach last weekend. Lots of families/groups but not crowded at all. Everyone was will distanced on the beach. Anyone we interacted with was super polite - thanks to the kid that ran my sunglasses over to me after I dropped them, and special thanks to the parents that raised him with good manners and ethics! The staff was great, and the park wardens who were out seemed cool - based on a few times we saw them rationally and clearly addressing concerns about like parking and such. We took our paddleboards into the water, and the waves were too much for calm, serene, zen paddleboarding but perfect for fun boarding back and forth! Let's go again this weekend!!!

Meghan S

My boyfriend, our puppy and I spent the day here this past weekend. Although we did arrive very early to make sure we got in at 7:30am, we were happy to have secured a spot on the pet-friendly side of the beach, both at Outlet Beach and Lakeshore Beach. There are multiple parking lot along each massive beach, and there are washrooms every once in a while, along the parking lots. There is a Main Office, a Shop and a small restaurant, along the main road for convenience. Pictures don't do it justice, the sand is super soft and the waves are gentle. We didn't have any issues with distancing, everyone was respectful and kept their distance. We would gladly return, when the Park is less busy! We also decided to do some of the walking trails, from Lakeshore Beach to Dunes Beach and we seemed to be the only family doing so! Admission is approx $21 per car, for the day.

Mike B

This beach is great - will definitely return! If you get there early enough (which you should try to do - before 9 am) you can secure a spot a bit back from the water in between the trees. Maybe even score a picnic table if your lucky! If your going to be stuck on the beach with no shade, make sure to bring either an umbrella keep sun shelter.

Markus Weisshaar

Outlet beach is the place to go. Lots of space at the beach to park a tent and have a great day. If you have a lot to carry or need a more accessible path to get to the beach go to lot #8. Otherwise it's a hike up the sand dunes to get to the beach. The sand is so fine and soft, no rocks whatsoever. Bring a tent or umbrella as there is very limited shade that is farther away from the water. Speaking of water you can walk pretty far out before it's at chest level. It was pretty warm when we went there in August. We drove past and did a short walk at the other beaches but didn't spend much time there. Plenty of parking at all beaches. Reservations are necessary even with a seasonal pass.

Cory Sakai

Fantastic park and campground for a beach experience. Cedars campsite was close to Outlet Beach (our favourite) and all of the sites looked like they had decent privacy and conditions. Good park store and restaurant located centrally on site. Normally there are also equipment rentals, but not during COVID.

Cheryl Gifkins

We had a very nice day at Outlet Beach in Sandbanks Provincial Park today. Great water and sand activities. Only suggestion is can all visitors please pick up their own garbage. I realize we are using single use packaging, masks and wipes because of covid concerns. We can all learn to make sure we take everything with us when we leave. How about some signs to remind visitors of this. Plastic is not good for the birds or fish.

Benjamin Perrin (Ben)

Beautiful park, decent trails, very unique sand dunes off the "Dunes" trail, nice to walk through barefoot. Water is nice and clear on Dunes beach but watch out for the drop off a couple metres from the shoreline.

MJ

If your a beach person,you’re going to love this place.My mother says it’s the closest thing to a beach in South America.The two thing that bother me are first, it really isn’t accessible for someone with knee problems because the dunes are very high.Lastly the cottages close to it are pretty expensive for what you have.(some are pretty though)

Jayvis Wan

The park had a sparse crowd when I visited yesterday. The fine sand and gentle waves also made the beach very peaceful and relaxing. Admission fee is $21.

Sammy Lu

Beautiful sand. Huge beach area enough to cater for thousands of beach goers yet still provide ample space to lie down and enjoy. Tons of parking. A pity dog owners ignore the signs and let their pets roam the beach and water like their own backyards.

Kumaran Ganapathy

Awesome Beach:) Super clean Loved it.. and enjoyed the beautiful Sunset ????

Jeff Dunlop

The Dunes beach is phenomenal. Amazing that this is in Ontario! The other beaches in the Sandbanks Provincial Park are great too. We got some great waves at the outlet. Just a great time for the family and the best part-- it is fresh water!!

Marie Samantha

The beach was spacious and so beautiful! Water was not ice-cold, and the sand was soft (not filled with rocks). 3 stars because of disorganized and rude staff at the park office/entrance, especially the older ladies.

soheil kh

Best beach in 2 hours radius of Toronto,. Long clean white-sand Beach , very clean water, clean washroom close by, enough parking available, and great campsites ,

Chloe Hamel

The beach is amazzzzing!!! Beautiful blue water, white fine sand and lots of room. You don't feel crowded!! The water is clear and on the windy days theirs waves! So much fun! The water is not deep before a few 50-100 feet away, perfect for families. Gorgeous sunsets! The toilettes are regularly cleaned. The campgrounds are beautiful, especially the ones directly off the beach. The staff is friendly. Reserve a few (6months) ahead! ;)

khalid khan

Before twice i was at the dunes. This is actually better because the water is not too deep so safe for the kids plus the bathrooms are easy to access. Clean area and the beach police is great at enforcement. Highly recommended.

Nadeem Qadri

One of the best Beaches area especially for families within 2:30 hours of drive from Toronto. Neat, clean and HUGE sandy beach. Thankfully no rocks walking in to the water. Sand is supper soft. With so much white sand around, it almost felt like we are in Florida, except palm trees???? ????. River flowing between two lake sides is spectacular for a BBQ on the sides. Sometimes charcoal is not allowed but propane is fine. (Always check their website alerts) Getting there early will help big time to enjoy the park trails. Do bring beach umbrella and chairs. I’ll definitely go there again for camping (RV) trip.

SD D

To busy for our liking. Everyone wanted the Sandy beach, so there wasn't a lot of room to spread out.

Olga Kulik

Beach is bit overrated. There are other nice beaches along lake Ontario that do not require booking in advance or waiting in long lines to enter. Plus it is very very busy! Trails are unique. And dunes! Most of the people spend time by the water missing out on beautiful trails. Next time I would go just for trails.

Ryan Paul

We've been in the summer and winter and each experience is unique. There a trails accessible from the gated parking in the winter, but to get closer to the dunes you'd have to go when the park is formally open.

Ruban Jeya

My favorite beach, due to Covid-19 please come super early as it fills up quick and may turn back if parking reduced capacity. You may want to call ahead and find out if there are any restrictions.

Vanessa P

Honestly one of the best beach in Ontario. About 2.5 hrs drive from Toronto. Soft white sand, clean and clear water. it was also quiet shallow which is great for kids and fur babies. There is an area designated for dogs and owner, which I found quiet considerate and convenient. The new protocol for reservation and check in was a breeze. Washrooms was well maintained but there was occasional times when it was left messy by inconsiderate people who shouldn't go out in public! -__- Otherwise, staff are doing their best and people social distance. Just do your part in contributing and be a good human and you'll have a great time!

D Pineault

Great beach. Sand dunes are a blast for the kids Bathrooms and changing rooms by the parking area. No shade though, so bring an umbrella, a shelter, plenty of sunscreen! Get there early before the beaches crowd in. They also have trails, camp ground, but I haven't checked those out.

Cameron Perrier

What a great park! We were there for camping in the Outlet River campground. The sites are pretty spaced out, private and quiet. That said, the comfort stations/bathrooms/water are a little further away with that. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The dunes were the best part - you can spread out easily, and the sand is super soft and warm. The other facilities at the park like the store/rentals we're great too. My only criticism was of the day use beach: it was so busy and at the end of the day the garbage bins were overflowing with bags piled up. Bigger/more waste bins would help. Otherwise a great time and I would return next summer!

Fiona Sedgwick

Sandbanks is a beautiful and peaceful space to explore. Watch out for ticks and keep your dog on leash particularly on pathways and near grassy areas. Highly recommended for a calm mind and healthy body.

Hannah Hernandez

You won’t find anything like this in Canada as far as I know. The sandbanks have sand dunes that are so unique to its location that you should definitely come and experience it. The sand is so soft with expansive rolling hills that give a wonderful view of the west lake on one side and Lake Ontario on the other. There are also some hiking trails that you can also try!

Rashid Syed

Nice beach, soft sand and dunes Situated in small town of Picton not much to do around historic downtown can take a 10 minutes free ferry ride to Napanee.lake on the mountain is near by

frank roy

Park is very nice, clean. The only issue I have is we came here at 630 pm to walk the beach and take pics of the sun as it is going down. When we went to the office to purchase our ticket we were told that it would be $22. When I visited their site it does mentioned that there is a minimum fee of 12.25 which I assume it was for half day or evening as it is obvious that I would only use the park for a few hrs and not full day. There should be a price for half day or eve visit.

John Cher

Sandbanks Provincial Park is definitely worth visiting. Lakeshore Beach is one of the best places to catch some sun and relax. The dunes at the other side of the beach are really unique landscape features.

L Collins

Day use only. Was disappointed with dunes beach area. Perhaps my expectations were too high (?). Loved the lakeshore beach and pet area (latter nice and quiet). Had a beautiful sand beach, and entry area. Nice swallow walk in for quite some time. Was not able to locate a gift shop (too bad) for souvenirs.

Komul Bedi

My husband and I recently spent an entire day at the Sandbanks Provincial Park and had a wonderful time. We had to purchase a day pass a few days in advance for roughly $20-25 which that ensured us entry into the park on the day of. Getting into the park took quite some time as there were really long lines at the entrance, however, once inside, there was plenty of parking and opportunities to enjoy and explore. There are 3 gorgeous and sandy beaches spread across a large area with a ton of space. It was fairly busy (we went on a Saturday in July) but parking was not an issue as we moved around within the area nor did it feel too insanely crowded. We enjoyed the lovely coastal views and swam in the water by the beach, and also had a great time exploring their many hiking trails as well. We stopped by to have a quick snack at Currah's and were quite pleased with just how much this park had to offer. We plan to come back to visit again with our families this summer, and have officially added this park to our list of potential camping sites for the future. This park is family and pet friendly and overall is a really great time. Definitely recommend.

Sam deZ

You can spend the day at the beach relaxing. Lovely beach. Two beaches to choose from. At Dunes beach the water get deep suddenly. If you have kids it's better to go to the Outlet beach as you can walk quite abit before it gets deep. There are quite a few change houses but they are terribly kept. Really unclean. One washroom facility in parking 4, 5, 6 area with three toilets. Therefore always a wait. This place can be turned into a better place with more facilities for the people who wants to use it. Needs more picnic tables too.

Jonathan Yoo

Amazing park. Sand at the beach was clean. The water was clean and wasn't cold. The family enjoyed themselves at the beach.

Lightning Storm

Family and friends enjoy it here with us every summer. The absolute best place to camp and enjoy the beautiful beaches. Camp sites are generally large and private. Poison ivy is all over, so be careful

Jackie M

Great experience. Highly recommend visiting for a day or camping here!

Em Franz

Lovely place! The season being cooler means the leaves are changing. We found our camp to be very nice; enough trees to brake up the wind off the lake and not too bad for poison ivy.

AK Mehta

Good beach with some of the finest sand I have seen. Unfortunately dogs are not allowed.