5 h. ago These Ontario beaches are like a Caribbean getaway right in your backyard

Ontario isn't exactly a destination for tropical beaches, but if you search close enough, there are a few locations in the province that can (almost) make you feel like you've been transported to far-off vacation getaways.Tropical escapes sound far-fetched for a part of the world known for harsh winters, but it's true. In fact, just a few hours outside of Toronto, you can find picturesque beaches that boast serene views of crystal-blue waters and offer warm sandy landscapes that rival some destinations down south.The best part is that you only need three things: transportation, your swimsuit, and probably some sunscreen.So, if you're looking for a staycation getaway but don't want to stray far from home, consider some of these beaches for your next summer adventure. Port Dover Perhaps the most tropical of them all, the beachfront in Port Dover appears to have been imported straight from a Caribbean island. That's&n...

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58 h. ago Man dies after diving into shallow water at Ipperwash Beach: OPP

Police say a 44-year-old man has died after diving from a vessel into shallow water at Ipperwash Beach on Lake Huron. Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to a call at about 6:20 p.m. on Sunday in the municipality of Lambton Shores and found an unresponsive individual on the beach. Police say the man was […]

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61 h. ago Sign at Ontario’s popular Sauble Beach changed to reflect First Nation land ownership

The red sign on the shore of Lake Huron in South Bruce Peninsula that previously read “Welcome to Sauble Beach” now reads “Welcome to Saugeen Beach.” 

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66 h. ago 2nd person dies at Ontario beach after diving into shallow water: police

Police say a 44-year-old has died after diving from a vessel into shallow water at Ipperwash Beach on Lake Huron. 

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1 week ago Ontario beach town makes Spotify playlist to capture ‘iconic’ summer vibe

More than two million people visit Wasaga Beach yearly as it lays claim to having the world’s longest freshwater beach and a drag strip that Ontarians love to cruise.

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1 week ago Ontario beach town makes Spotify playlist to capture its ‘iconic’ summer vibe

More than two million people visit Wasaga Beach yearly as it lays claim to having the world’s longest freshwater beach and a drag strip that Ontarians love to cruise.

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1 week ago Canada’s first beach cleaning robot is coming to Ontario’s parks this summer

SUTTON WEST — Don’t be alarmed if you see a Zamboni-like rover roaming Ontario’s shores this summer — it’s a beach cleaning robot being tested in some provincial parks. The robot, called a BeBot, is a remotely operated and fully electric machine that removes plastic, glass, metal, paper and other debris from beaches with sand-sifting […]

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2 w. ago Ontario city’s lone public beach shuttered as summer arrives: ‘Safety must always be the priority’

With temperatures expected to be in the 30s this weekend, Windsor’s only public beach will remain off limits for those looking to cool off with a dip.

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