Sandbanks Dunes Beach

Canada, Canada

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Sandbanks Dunes Beach, often simply called Dunes Beach, is a freshwater beach inside Sandbanks Provincial Park on the southern shore of Lake Ontario in Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.

It sits on West Lake, a calm, sheltered body of water separated from the main lake by the park’s huge sand dunes and sandbars, giving it a quiet, shallow, and family‑friendly swimming area. The beach is part of one of the largest bay‑mouth barrier dune systems in the world, with tall, shifting sand dunes, pine‑clad ridges, and walking trails that offer views back toward Lake Ontario.

The area is known for its soft sand, clear shallows, and relaxed atmosphere, making it a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and exploring the dunes without the stronger waves of the main Sandbanks beach along the open lake.