Hanlan's Point Beach — Attraction in Toronto

Hey Canada, Recently returned from Toronto got to CO Beach on Hanlan's. I will say that this was the most clothed CO beach I have ever visited. I think that the reason is it was a Saturday, the first beach anyone that arrives at the Ferry dock passes. So it is the shortest walk or bike to get there. As the day progressed on a Saturday, more and more clothed people packed onto the beach the number of CO became less and less. Many left.

There is no signage as to where the CO part of the beach begins and ends at least not on Trail #2. IE beyond this sign you may see nude visitors and on the other side you are now leaving the nude area.

Toronto would do itself a favor by offering an electric tram that picked people up at the ferry dock and took them to the southern beaches or to the beaches away from the CO area. Do not let tram riders off at the CO beach. Also very long way to Rest Room facilities at the CO beach. The other issue with Hanlan's beach is no sand mat on one of the trails for ADA folks. If you can't walk through sand forget going to this beach area. In the States NJ Gunnison Beach you could push even a normal wheel chair on the sand mat nearly to the ocean from the beach entrance. Could not be done anywhere on a CO beach in Canada.

After visiting Hanlan's I know that I would never visit again. Many other CO beaches in the world France, Germany, USA Calif. HI. NJ. FL, WI, OR are much better and much easier to reach. Also most folks unlike Toronto, are partaking and participating in the CO part of the beach. Oh well perhaps the CO folks in Toronto may address some of these issues if they read...

I’ve visited this beach twice, and both experiences were quite different. On weekends, it gets pretty crowded, but you’ll still be able to find a spot thanks to the wide, open sandy area. When I went during a weekday, it was much more relaxed and peaceful, with fewer people around. The vibe is very chill and respectful, everyone seems to mind their own business. Since it’s a clothing-optional beach, you’ll see some people nude and others not, and it all feels very natural and judgment-free.

The island itself is quite large, so I recommend bringing your bike or renting one once you arrive, it’ll make getting around much easier, especially if you’re not up for a long walk. That said, walking is also a great way to take in the beautiful greenery and natural surroundings. Just be mindful of mosquitoes; bringing insect repellent is a good idea.

The views from the beach and the island are stunning, and the whole experience feels like a mini escape from the city. To get there, you can enjoy a scenic ferry ride, or if you’re in a hurry to return, consider taking a water taxi for a quicker trip back to...

Honest review from a first-time visitor:

We went on a sunny Sunday afternoon. I had read that the south end of the beach was traditionally the more nude area, so we went to access #4. It was a complete mix of straight, gay, lesbian and trans. A few bohemian types and even a couple of families with young children, all very chilled. Not everyone was nude, but 60-70% were. The beach was busy, but still easy enough to find a spot to put our towels down. It was a great atmosphere and nice to be with so many locals enjoying the hot weekend weather.

HOWEVER: we decided to go back 2 days later, on a Tuesday afternoon. The beach was obviously much quieter, but we still found a nice spot between access #3 and #4 near to some other nudists. Unfortunately, on this occasion we found ourselves being passed by several gawkers, particularly groups of Indian men pretending to be on their phones (most likely using their cameras). This was rather disappointing given our fantastic first experience on the Sunday.

So my advice would be to go on the weekend with the locals for the...