Join us in the lake!
Open water swim workouts are a great way to translate your swim fitness into great race times.
We recommend joining a group which offers more safety than swimming alone. While many beaches have
lifeguards during designated times, swimming open water requires more caution than pool swimming.
Our Beach location offers a
FREE group swim at Balmy Beach every
Wednesday at 6:30pm and
Saturday at
10am from June to August. We meet at the store and walk down to the
lake.
Wetsuits are required in June and recommended most of the summer. Wetsuits are available to
rent at the store for $10 for the workout. Be sure to come early if you are renting a suit.
The water is clean and clear. More info on water quality in Lake Ontario can be found at the
City of Toronto or
Environmental Defence
websites.
In addition to Balmy Beach, there are a few locations around Toronto where you can swim
open water:
- Clarke/Cherry Beach, at the foot of Cherry Street, is a
Blue Flag beach.
- Cedar Beach at Musselman's Lake (Ninth Line/Stouffville Rd)
905-642-1700
*there may be a charge for admission
- Kelso Conservation Area in Milton
905-878-5011
*there may be a charge for admission