Beaches & Day Use Area

Beaches & Day Use Areas

Looking for a place to picnic, swim, fish, or enjoy a relaxing day outdoors? Parks of the St. Lawrence offers a variety of beautiful day use areas perfect for your next famdily outing, lakeside lunch, or casual summer adventure. From sandy beaches to scenic picnic spots, our day use areas offer everything you need to unwind and make the most of the outdoors.


Pets

Pets are welcome in all day-use areas but are not permitted on beaches or in designated swimming areas. All pets must remain on a leash no longer than two metres.

Camp

Campfires are not permitted at any day use or beach area.

Day Use Permit

Day use permits are required daily at all sites. They can be purchased at all campground registration buildings.

Locations



Brown’s Bay Beach & Day Use Area

1259 Thousand Islands Parkway, Mallorytown, Ontario

Crysler Park Beach & Day Use Area

13480 County Road 2, Morrisburg, Ontario

Farran Campground Beach

14704 County Road 2, Ingleside, Ontario



Glengarry Campground Beach

20800 Service Rd South, Lancaster, Ontario

Woodlands Day Beach & Day Use Area

15174 Long Sault Parkway, Ingleside, Ontario

Mille Roches Beach & Day Use Area 

15890 Long Sault Parkway, Long Sault, Ontario (Unavailable)

Public Beach Water Advisories

Water quality at our beaches are tested on a weekly basis during the summer, and advisories are issued when necessary. Be sure to check the latest water advisories before heading out. For up to date results, please visit the Eastern Ontario Health Unit website.

Safe for Swimming: Bacteria level in the water poses no health risk.

Unsafe for Swimming: High levels of bacteria in these waters may pose serious health risks.

Closed: Beach closed. No Swimming.


Crysler Park

Farran Park

Glengarry Park

McLaren


Riverside Cedar

Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary

Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary-East

Woodlands Beach


Woodlands Campground A

Woodlands Campground B

Brown's Bay

Ivy Lea

Day Use Permit & Access

Looking for a place to picnic, swim, fish, or enjoy a relaxing day outdoors? Parks of the St. Lawrence offers a variety of beautiful day use areas perfect for your next summer adventure. A daily or annual vehicle day use permit is required for access to all day use areas and beaches, this includes any location along the Long Sault Parkway where you leave your vehicle.


Annual Day Use Permit Holders

Please check in at each visit, even with a valid permit.

Purchase a Day Use Permit

Annual and daily permits are available for purchase in person at campground registration buildings upon arrival.

Camping with Us?

Your camping permit includes access to all day use areas during your stay.

Important Note

Day use vehicle permits are valid only for the locations listed and do not include access to other Parks of the St. Lawrence sites or campgrounds.

Discover Our Beaches & Day Use Areas

All day-use areas are first-come, first-served. No reservations for beaches or picnic areas. For best availability, arrive at 9am when the beach opens.

Brown’s Bay Beach & Day Use Area

1259 - 1000 Islands Parkway, Mallorytown, Ontario 
Exits 675 and 685 on Highway 401.

This is the oldest of all of the Parks of the St. Lawrence. Before the St. Lawrence Seaway came into existence, Brown's Bay was the only provincial park between Gananoque and the Quebec border. It continues to be a popular stopping point for travellers to enjoy some outdoor recreation and magnificent scenery en route between Toronto and Montreal.

Aerial view of wide bay with sandy beach, modern building, picnic area, playground, and dense trees.


Gender Neutral Washrooms 

Swimming

Wudu Stations

Canteen  & Picnic Shelter

Wheelchair Accessible Access Ramp



Playground

Beach

Canoe & Kayak Launch

Outdoor Showers

Sand Volleyball Court

Sunny picnic area with tables on paved surface under blue canopy, surrounded by grass, trees, and lake.
Outdoor patio with tables, chairs, beige umbrellas, and flower planters overlooking a large body of water.
Golden grilled cheese sandwich in checkered basket on wooden table with beach and lake blurred behind.
Tranquil bay with green treelined point extending into water and small sandy beach on the left.

Glengarry Campground Beach

20800 South Service Rd, Lancaster, Ontario K0C 1N0

Less than an hour west of Montreal, Glengarry Beach and Campground is located on the tranquil shores of Lake St. Francis on the St. Lawrence River. Across the river you can see the majestic spires of Saint-Anicet and in the distance the imposing Adirondack Mountains.

The region is an angler's paradise, boasting some of the best bass and carp fishing anywhere. In fact, in July of 2010, the largest bass in North America was caught just offshore.

183 campsites are situated among a towering stand of old growth pine. The park features a sandy beach that arcs around a sheltered bay, and boat launch facilities. New this year are three camper cabins located near the beach.

Wide sandy beach with families and children enjoying water and playing in sand on a sunny day.


Washrooms 

Swimming



Playground

Beach

Woodlands Day Use & Beach  

15174 Long Sault Parkway, Ingleside, Ontario K0C 1M0

Located along the scenic Long Sault Parkway, Woodlands Beach offers a peaceful riverside escape surrounded by nature. Ideal for swimming, picnicking, and relaxing in the sun, this charming beach is a great spot to unwind and connect with the St. Lawrence’s natural beauty and storied past.

High‑angle aerial view of sandy beach with shallow turquoise water, bordered by trees and park facilities.


Washrooms 

Swimming

Playground

Change House



Picnicking

Beach

Canoe & Kayak Launch

Farran Campground Beach

14704 County Road 2, Ingleside, Ontario K0C 1M0

Farran Park Beach and Picnic Area is located on a peninsula that juts out into the St. Lawrence River near Ingleside, Ontario. Featuring 201 campsites on gently sloping terrain it offers stunning river views and easily accessible sites. Farran Beach is a wide arching sandbank with a southern exposure that is perfect for sunbathing. With playgrounds for the kids and a relaxed atmosphere, it is the perfect family getaway. 

Wide sandy beach with few visitors near water, stretching along lake with treeline under clear sky.


Washrooms 

Swimming

Playground



Picnicking

Beach

Boat Launch

Crysler Park Day Use Beach

13480 County Road 2, Morrisburg, ON K0C 1X0
10 km east of Morrisburg and 29 km west of Cornwall, Ontario Exits 750 and 758 on Highway 401 

Located next door to Upper Canada Village and Crysler Park Marina, Crysler Beach is the perfect place for family gathering and office picnics.

Tranquil sandy beach with pebbles at water’s edge, curving along calm lake with distant treelined shore.


Washrooms 

Swimming



Picnicking

Beach

Mille Roches Day Use & Beach


Mille Roches Campground & Beach Unavailable for 2026 During Major Improvements

Learn more


15890 Long Sault Parkway, Long Sault, Ontario K0C 1P0

Located along the scenic Long Sault Parkway, Mille Roches Beach is the largest public beach on the St. Lawrence River. With soft sandy shores, shaded picnic spots, and clear swimming waters, it’s the perfect place for a family day by the water. Enjoy breathtaking river views and explore the rich history of the Lost Villages that lie beneath the surface.

Aerial view of crescent sandy beach along deep blue water, backed by forest and distant fields.


Washrooms 

Swimming

Playground

Change House



Picnicking

Beach

Boat Launch

Aerial view of Brown’s Bay Beach & Campground with visitor centre, outdoor seating, lawn, sandy beach, and surrounding trees.

Beach, Day Use & Picnic Rentals

Planning a special event? We offer beaches and day-use areas filled with picnic tables and beautiful sceneries, perfect for spending an afternoon with friends and family.

Available locations:

  • Cysler Park Beach & Day-Use Area
  • Brown's Bay Beach & Day-Use Area
  • Woodlands Day Beach & Day Use Area
  • Long Sault Parkway


Please Note:

Events must have 50 or more attendees

A legal agreement and proof of $5 million in liability insurance are required.