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Where to Swim at HCA

Cool off this summer at HCA’s beaches and pools! HCA offers four sandy beaches and two pools to choose from.

Remember…
Be smart this summer season and follow all water safety rules. No lifeguards are provided at our beaches. Adults, children are your responsibility.

Water Quality Testing
The City of Hamilton Health Department tests the beaches at Christie Lake, Confederation Beach Park and Valens Lake weekly. Testing results can be found on the City of Hamilton website.

Fifty Point is tested weekly by Niagara Region Public Health and results are posted on the Niagara Region website.

Information on Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)

Beaches

Christie Lake

Located in the heart of the conservation area, Christie Lake’s 360-metre long sandy beach is a great place to enjoy the summer sun! Build a sandcastle while you enjoy views of forested area across the lake. There are also many picnic tables located right beside the beach, to have a picnic during your visit.

Confederation Beach Park

Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, the sand beach is a great spot to lay out your towel and go for a swim this summer season. Enjoy a walk down the Waterfront Trail, pack a picnic to enjoy at one of the many picnic tables located throughout the area, or stop by one of the restaurants located within the park.

Fifty Point

Fifty Point is proud to have one of the warmest and cleanest beaches on Lake Ontario. As you build your sandcastle, you can enjoy views of the boats heading in and out of Fifty Point’s Marina as they go by on Lake Ontario. At the Marina, you’ll also be able to grab a cold drink or ice cream cone for those hot summer days.

Valens Lake

The Valens Lake beach is the perfect spot to enjoy the summer sun. Go for a swim, play in the sand or simply relax and enjoy the view.

Christie Lake Beach

Confederation Beach Park

Fifty Point Beach

Valens Lake Beach

Pools

Lakeland Pool

Located within Confederation Beach Park, Lakeland Pool is the perfect spot to cool off on a hot summer day. Lifeguards are on duty and the pool has a depth of 4 feet. Learn more about Lakeland Pool.

Wild Waterworks

Offering one of Canada’s largest outdoor wave pools, Wild Waterworks also has two tube slides, four body slides an Eazy River and Little Squirt Works. Private cabanas, and pavilions are available to rent for the perfect summer day. Learn more about Wild Waterworks.

Lakeland Pool

Wild Waterworks

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Water Level Explanations

Flood Status Explanations

	Normal No low water conditions exist.
	Level 1 Water users are asked to voluntarily reduce consumption by 10 percent. Precipitation totals are less than 80 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 100 / 70 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.
	Level 2 Water users are asked to voluntarily reduce consumption by 20 percent. Precipitation totals are less than 60 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 70 / 50 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.
	Level 3 There is also potential for economic harm to water takers and/or significant harm to the ecosystem. The Hamilton Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water. Precipitation totals are less than 40 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 50 / 30 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.

	Normal No flood conditions exist.
	Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.
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	Flood Watch Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
	Flood Warning Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities and individuals should take action to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations.