Durham Region Weekly Beach Report
Back to SearchWhitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 2 indicate that two beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the Provincial standard.
| Municipality | Beach | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ajax | Paradise Beach (Lakeview Blvd. and Paradise Lane) Map this location | Open |
| Brock | Beaverton North Beach (Wellington St. and Victoria St.) Map this location | Posted |
| Brock | Beaverton South Beach (Simcoe St. & Harbour Park Cres.) Map this location | Posted |
| Brock | Thorah Centennial Park (Shoreline Rd. RR#47 and Thorah Concession Rd. 9) Map this location | Open |
| Clarington | Bowmanville East (Port Darlington Rd. and East Beach Rd.) Map this location | Open |
| Clarington | Bowmanville West (West Beach Rd. and Cove Rd.) Map this location | Open |
| Clarington | Newcastle Beach Central (Mill St. South and Boulton St.) Map this location | Open |
| Oshawa | Lakeview Beach East (Simcoe St. South and Lakeview Park Ave.) Map this location | Open |
| Oshawa | Lakeview Beach West (Kluane Ave. and Lakeview Park Ave.) Map this location | *Not tested |
| Pickering | Frenchman's Bay East (Wharf St. and Liverpool Rd.) Map this location | Open |
| Pickering | Frenchman's Bay West (West Shore Blvd. and Beachpoint Promenade) Map this location | Open |
| Scugog | Kinsmen Beach (Palmer Park - Water St. and Mary St.) Map this location | Open |
| Uxbridge | Elgin Pond (Mill Pond - Main St and Mill St.) Map this location | Open |
| Whitby | Whitby Beach (Heydenshore Park - South Blair St. and Water St.) Map this location | Open |
*Due to high water levels and debris in the area, the Health Department will delay beach sampling at Lakeview Beach West, Oshawa. The Health Department will continue to monitor access to this beach in the coming weeks and begin normal sampling when the area is considered safe.
The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to run-off.
Throughout the summer, the Health Department conducts bacteriological water tests to determine if these beaches are safe for swimming. The Public Health Ontario Laboratory in Peterborough provides analysis of all water samples submitted for testing. Each week when test results are reviewed, they will be sent to members of the media to assist with public notification of beach postings. Media notifications will be done by Friday of each week.
For more information about the Health Department’s Beach Monitoring program, please visit durham.ca/beaches, or call the Environmental Help Line at 905-723-3818 or 1-888-777-9613.
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For more information, please contact Health Department.
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