Hows the water?

suesue

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Hi all...

I want to go to Beachway park But am wondering if the water is still FRIGID? :(
I think this is the cleanest beach around...its just lovely!~~
I prefer swimming in the lake rather than wild waterworks(too busy)
 

scotto

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The lake is cold, too for me anyway. It will stay like for another month then warm a bit. When start getting some winds out of the east, it gets a little wavy, warmer, but somewhat dirtier. And I don't mean polluted.
I don't remember our beach being closed to swimming for a long time.

For weekly results of testing, go here....


http://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton...alservices/publichealth/safewater/beaches.htm

BTW, our nicest section would be in my opinion, the part near the canal. Very shallow and great just to wade around in.
 

suesue

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Thanks for posting scotto. Ive never been to that part of the beach. Is it on the ham or burlington side? & are there washrooms nearby?
 

scotto

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Thanks for posting scotto. Ive never been to that part of the beach. Is it on the ham or burlington side? & are there washrooms nearby?
Both sides are good and both have washrooms, the Burlington side gets a little more attention and gets much more crowded. The Hamilton side is maintained and is a little easier for parking on a warm day. I consider both these beaches as jewels to their respected communities and we are very lucky to have them.:rock:
I have attached a picture of the restrooms that are located just off the Path near the canal on the Hamilton side.
 

suesue

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Thanks!
i will be looking for that area next time we go swimming..its hard to get hubby to stay at the beach (he burns fast) but he doesnt mind dropping me & a friend off~~
I got a new camera in april & id love to see what kind of pics i can get~ ;-)
 

scotto

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Thanks!
i will be looking for that area next time we go swimming..its hard to get hubby to stay at the beach (he burns fast) but he doesnt mind dropping me & a friend off~~
I got a new camera in april & id love to see what kind of pics i can get~ ;-)
If get some good photos of our beach, please share.
Have fun!
 

waterlilly

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The lake was warm Sunday and Monday, today it is back to frigid.

Bring a mask if you head to swim in that area plenty of golf balls to dive for.lol

Saw them Sunday.
 

suesue

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oh really? i didnt know it alternated like thAT...dang!
I was gonna go to the street sale on sunday & "maybe" wonder over to the beach...guess i'll play it by ear~
 
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