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Published July 23, 2025

Beach Advisories - Simcoe County, Muskoka, Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes

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Simcoe County

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  • Washago Centennial Park Beach - Advisory

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  • Mackenzie Park Beach - Advisory
  • Waubaushene Beach - Advisory

Muskoka

  • none at this time; check back for updates

During a swimming Advisory, the beach is posted with warning signs that the most recent water samples showed bacteria in numbers that may increase your risk of developing minor skin, eye, ear, nose, or throat infections or stomach illness. If you choose to swim during a swimming advisory, avoid dunking your head or swallowing the water.

A beach is Closed when a significant risk to health and safety has been identified or when a potential adverse event occurs, such as a sewage or chemical spill. Beach closures are rare.

source: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Haliburton

  • Haliburton Lake Beach – Dysart et al - Moderate Risk
  • Horseshoe Beach – Minden Hills - Moderate Risk

Kawartha Lakes

  • Blanchards Road Beach - Bexley - Moderate Risk
  • Four Mile Lake Beach - Somerville - Moderate Risk
  • Head Lake Beach – Laxton - Moderate Risk
  • Lions Park - Coboconk - Moderate Risk

Moderate Risk - Based on latest test results, there are high counts of bacteria in the water. Swimming is not recommended, as it may increase your risk of developing minor skin, eye, ear, nose or throat infections or stomach illness. If you choose to swim during this advisory, avoid dunking your head or swallowing the water).

High Risk - Indicates that a beach is closed due to elevated levels of bacteria, rendering it unsafe for swimming.

source: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit

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