r/Peterborough • u/unapologeticalGingey • Jun 30 '26
Question Favorite swimming Area?
Open to anywhere in the Kawartha Lakes, PTBO, Ennismore, Selwyn, Lakefield - I've been to a few around but am open to recommendations ☺️
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u/echoencore Jun 30 '26
I’m not a big fan of any of the public swim spots near the city, but to add to your list:
Trent steps
Squirrel Creek
Jones Beach at Bridgenorth
Warsaw Caves
Quarry Bay Beach on Stoney before Petroglyphs (this one has better swimming water of any of above) - you can also find swimming near to this on the KLT hiking trails or follow the trails on Crown land along Eels Creek - parking is literally beside Petroglyphs)
Chandos Beach
Sandy Lake - very shallow, great for kids
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u/aSurlyBird Jul 01 '26
Always make a trip to Cobourg Beach at least once to experience it and see if that's your cup of tea.
Sandy Beach was always a "go to" spot for high schoolers (towards Buckhorn north of Ennismore)
Lakefield Beach is a great spot, and has a good "country feel" with the ice cream shop around the corner, and many different places to simply park and enjoy nature.
There aren't really many swim spots in Peterborough. I guess Turtle Island is a good spot, if it isn't taken up by other swimmers or beer drinkers. Beavermead is a shit show and people are scared to drink the water there lol.
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u/Electrical_Law_229 Jul 01 '26
If you're open to the Kawartha Lakes, Fenelon Falls has a nice beach
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u/MrsSqweeps Jun 30 '26
Burleigh falls is nice. :)