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Ontario.

This section lists some spots in the rest of Canada which might be of interest to visitors from BC and other locations.

This is not intended to be a complete listing for Central and Eastern Canada. Though it does contain all the information I have. I welcome submissions for these regions, but advise readers that many more locations are available. Please follow the links to FCN and other sites that provide more complete listings.

Locations Listed.
Usage changes over time. I encourage you to use discretion in locating and using the locations listed.

Ontario.

ONTARIO: FCN guide to Clubs and Beaches.

ONTARIO: Ontario Roaming Bares.

TORONTO: Hanlan's Point Beach.
In May 1999, Toronto City Council (by a 41 to 9 vote) approved the recommendations of the Economic Development Committee and designated Hanlan's Point an official clothing-optional beach for a one-year trial period. And on April 16, 2002, the clothing-optional status was made "permanent". Hanlan's is only the second beach (after Wreck Beach) to be legally declared a clothing-optional beach.
A committee reported that the beach "has not generated a significant number of complaints during the three years it has been in existence. There appears to be support for the beach and an understanding that this type of beach can exist in harmony with textile, or clothing required beaches." And the beach has had "no more incidents reported by the public on this beach than on any other beaches throughout the City".
"Hanlan's Point beach is the perfect location for a clothing-optional beach. It is extremely under-used at the moment and is over 5 km from where the island residents live. The beach itself is screened by foliage which means that even those few visitors who visit Hanlan's Point will not see anything unless they want to. Nude sunbathers have actually used Hanlan's Point beach for many decades. In fact, it was officially designated as a nude beach from 1894 to 1930.
Directions: Hanlan's Point Beach is on the west shoreline of Hanlan's Point which is part of the landmass known as Toronto Island. It runs in a crescent shape south from the airport boundary. It is reached using the Toronto Island ferries at the foot of Bay Street." [Source: FCN press release, May 1999]

TORONTO: Hanlan's Beach Naturists (FCN).
P.O.Box 777, Stn U, Etobicoke, ON, M8Z 5P9, (416) 410-6333. E-mail:benude@pathcom.com [Last info, Feb 2006]

OTTAWA: Ottawa Naturists / Naturistes de l'Outaouais.

LAKE ONTARIO: Jordan.
There is reported to be a small spot in Jordan, alongside the Q.E.W. (accessed from the parallel service road), near a bridge. Directions: "walk down the hill".

LAKE ERIE: Long Point.
Long Point on Lake Erie, southeast of London, is reported to have a nude beach. But some reports indicate that there are signs marking it as "Private property - no trespassing". It's said to be a 45 minute walk from the day use parking lot, past the campground. From the beach parking lot, go to your left and walk down past the brown posts that mark the end of the Provincial Park. Walk another 15 minutes until you see a tall post with faded red metal at the top. There you can take off your clothes. [July 2010]

LAKE ERIE: Port Burwell.
Port Burwell on Lake Erie, southeast of London, is has a popular nude beach (sometimes more that 100 nudists) with a good mix of people, including children. From lot #5 of the Provincial Park, walk to the beach and turn right (west). Walk for about 20 minutes until you see a sign that you are leaving the Provincial Park. A day-pass for the park is $14 unless you have a season pass (or camp in the park). Free parking is possible in the community park, but this adds 20-30 minutes to the walk. [July 2010]