Beach Access Areas

North Bay is situated right between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake, which includes a total of 43 beach access areas. Three of which are supervised, two that are fully accessible, and over 40 public accesses.

For more information about local beaches please contact the Arts, Culture and Recreation department at (705) 474-0626 ext. 2329 or 2335.

Supervised Public Beaches

North Bay's supervised beaches include Shabogesic Beach on Lake Nipissing, Olmsted Beach on Trout Lake, both of which are accessible, and the Birchaven Cove on Trout Lake.

Lifeguards are currently not on duty, please stay tuned for the lifeguard schedule to be posted in June 2027.

Location of Supervised Public Beaches

Park Name	Location	Accessibility Features
Shabogesic Beach	Lake Nipissing on Memorial Dr.	Wide ramps for wheelchair access Accessible MOBI Mat Park benches beside the beach Paved pathways that connect to the boat launch, beach, gazebo and washrooms Accessible parking
Birchaven Cove	Trout Lake on Lakeside Dr.	N/A
Olmsted Beach	Trout Lake on Colleen Cr.	Accessible MOBI Mat Accessible parking Wheelchair accessible picnic tables

Safety Rules for Supervised Public Beaches

Lifeguards are responsible for the area within the buoy lines only. Swimmers outside the buoy lines are at their own risk.
Parents are responsible for supervising their child(ren) 12 years of age and under.

Public Beaches

North Bay's public beaches and access points are situated on both Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake.

Location of Public Beaches

Park Name	Location
Champlain Park Beach	At the south end of Premier Rd.	Map
Kinsmen Park Beach	At the end of Henry St. Bordered on the northeast side by the C.P.R. and on the southwest wide by Lake Nipissing.	Map
Portage Beach Park	On Peninsula Rd. just before Champlain Lodge Rd. at the narrowest part between Four Mile Bay & the main body of Trout Lake.	Map
Silver Beach Beach	On Lakeshore Dr., being the closed street of Mathew.	Map
Sunset Beach	At the end of Sunset Blvd.	Map

Safety Rules for Public Beaches

Lifejackets are allowed as long as they are worn properly and D.O.T. approved. No water wings or other devices unless guardian is within arms reach.
No running or pushing on the dock.
No swimming under the dock.
No jumping from rocks or other dangerous locations.
Do not jump from or sit on the lifeguard chair or use any other rescue equipment.
Do not hold or sit on buoy lines unless you need help.
No feeding the birds.
Alcohol is not allowed in the park or beach area.
Follow all posted rules.