{"id":17032,"date":"2026-07-30T15:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T19:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/?p=17032"},"modified":"2026-09-28T11:50:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T15:50:14","slug":"swimming-holes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/swimming-holes\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to the Best Swimming Holes &amp; Natural Areas in Southern Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s another hot and humid summer here in Ontario, and all we can think about is finding a way to get refreshed! There are local public <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/toronto-outdoor-pools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pools<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/outdoor-water-parks-ontario\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">water parks<\/a> and big <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/swimming-beaches-in-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beaches<\/a>, which are great. But if you are looking for a little more adventure and that exhilarating off-the-beaten-path vibe, you can give these lesser-known natural swimming areas a try. Jump into our Guide to the Best Swimming Holes &amp; Natural Areas in Southern Ontario!<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/West-of-Toronto-banner-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/West-of-Toronto-banner-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/West-of-Toronto-banner-600x30.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/West-of-Toronto-banner-2000x100.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/West-of-Toronto-banner-768x39.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/West-of-Toronto-banner-1536x77.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/West-of-Toronto-banner-2048x103.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Swimming Holes &amp; Natural Areas \u2014 West of Toronto<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandriver.ca\/en\/outdoor-recreation\/Elora-Quarry.aspx#gsc.tab=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elora Quarry Conservation Area<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 319 Wellington County Road, Elora<br \/>\nThis limestone quarry includes 40-foot-high cliffs and a large beach area with easy access to the water, ideal for families and children. Be aware that this conservation area is so popular that restrictions have been put in place to control the number of visitors. Tickets to the quarry can be purchased in advance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationhalton.ca\/parks\/kelso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kelso Conservation Area<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 5234 Kelso Road, Milton<br \/>\nJust west of Milton, with recommended <a href=\"http:\/\/parkvisit.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">advance reservation<\/a>, Kelso Conservation Area offers activities throughout the year, including their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationhalton.ca\/waterpark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waterpark<\/a>. Swimming, fishing, boating, and stand-up paddle boarding are popular in the Kelso Lake reservoir and there&#8217;s also a boardwalk around the reservoir for strolling.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandriver.ca\/en\/outdoor-recreation\/Rockwood.aspx#gsc.tab=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rockwood Conservation Area<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Address:<\/strong> 161 Fall St. South, Guelph\/Eramosa<br \/>\nThis large, sandy beach is on the Eramosa River reservoir, which also includes towering limestone cliffs, caves, and large glacial potholes. The beach is not patrolled, and life jackets are available for borrowing at the boat rental concession.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandriver.ca\/en\/outdoor-recreation\/Shade_s-Mills.aspx#gsc.tab=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shade&#8217;s Mills<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 450 Avenue Road, Cambridge<br \/>\nOn a 32-hectare (80-acre) reservoir created by the construction of Shade&#8217;s Mills Dam, this day-use spot has a long sandy beach where families can swim, fish and canoe. The area also features 12 kilometres of trails through a mature hardwood forest, boat rentals, a nature centre, a picnic area and a &#8220;natural&#8221; playground.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.townofstmarys.com\/en\/recreation-and-culture\/Swimming-Quarry.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Marys Quarry<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 425 Water Street South, St. Marys<br \/>\nWest of Stratford, this limestone quarry makes a fun pitstop for Toronto on their way to the beaches of Lake Huron. For extra activities, the quarry features a floating island with a slide plus a water trampoline! You can purchase advance tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com\/townofstmarys\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>, as well as\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/supersplashstmarys.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Super Splash waterpark<\/a> with separate admission.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lprca.on.ca\/outdoor-recreation\/conservation-areas\/#wnca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waterford North Conservation Area<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Address: <\/strong>226 Concession 8, Townsend, Waterford<br \/>\nAlso known as the Waterford Ponds, this Conservation Area has three ponds where you can enjoy a family camping trip or just a picnic, go for a boat ride or catch a fish or two. The conservation area also features unsupervised swimming at the sandy beach, plus canoe and kayak rentals. Close by is a great route for hiking and cycling, the Waterford Heritage Trail. Day passes are available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lprca.on.ca\/outdoor-recreation\/day-use-season-passes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/Toronto-banner--scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/Toronto-banner--scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/Toronto-banner--600x30.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/Toronto-banner--2000x100.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/Toronto-banner--768x39.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/Toronto-banner--1536x77.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/Toronto-banner--2048x103.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Swimming Holes &amp; Natural Areas \u2014 North of Toronto<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newtecumseth.ca\/en\/parks-recreation-and-culture\/tottenham-conservation-area.aspx?_mid_=99301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tottenham Conservation Area<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 6787 4th Line, Tottenham<br \/>\nOnly 45 minutes north of Toronto in the New Tecumseth region, this small but busy park features a picturesque pond that families love for swimming, boating, fishing and camping. On land, you can also hike the nature path, play disc golf, and more.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17042\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/South-of-Toronto-banner-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/South-of-Toronto-banner-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/South-of-Toronto-banner-600x30.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/South-of-Toronto-banner-2000x100.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/South-of-Toronto-banner-768x39.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/South-of-Toronto-banner-1536x77.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/07\/South-of-Toronto-banner-2048x103.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Swimming Holes &amp; Natural Areas \u2014 South of Toronto<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/npca.ca\/parks-recreation\/conservation-areas\/binbrook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Binbrook Conservation Area<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 5050 Harrison Rd., Binbrook (Hamilton)<br \/>\nBinbrook Conservation Area has a large swimming beach and a children\u2019s splash pad. The area also features picnic facilities, nature trails and boat rentals. It&#8217;s also home to <a href=\"https:\/\/funsplashsportspark.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FunSplash Sports Park<\/a> (separate entrance fee), featuring a floating inflatable obstacle course and the Happy Splash Kids Zone for young kids.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Get outside with more ideas for outdoor swimming activities <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/category\/outdoor-pools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">here<\/span><\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s another hot and humid summer here in Ontario, and all we can think about is finding a way to get refreshed! There are local public pools, water parks and big beaches, which are great. 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