Ontario's 'most luxurious white sand beach' is a dreamy summer road trip from Toronto

It's like an "island getaway."

An aerial view of a white sand beach. Right: A person standing on a beach.

A white sand beach in Ontario.

Lead Writer, Travel

Ontario is home to some stunning beaches, from rocky coves to dreamy, tropical-like escapes. This lakeside destination is the "most luxurious white sand beach" in the province, and it's a road trip from Toronto.

With an endless stretch of velvety sand, cute beach town vibes and sparkling waves, it's a beautiful spot for a summer escape.

Sauble Beach is a heavenly gem located along the shores of Lake Huron.

According to Destination Ontario, it's "perhaps the most luxurious white sand beach" in the province and "is one of Ontario's most highly sought-after beach destinations."

With over 10 kilometres of powdery shores and warm, shallow waters, it feels like "an island getaway."

Once you've enjoyed some time on the beach and snapped a photo by the iconic Sauble archway, you can explore the quaint lakeside town, which is dotted with ice cream parlours, beachy shops and more.

When it comes to dining, you can find retro California vibes at Heydays Restaurant in the June Motel. Or, enjoy a taste of Mexico at the Casero Taco Bus.

You can check out attractions like the Sauble Speedway, Ascent Aerial Park, and Giggles Arcade, or take a trip to the Sauble Sand Dunes.

In August, the town hosts an annual Sandfest, where you can enjoy live entertainment and giant sand sculptures.

With its stunning shoreline, warm waters and quaint beach town, Sauble Beach is the place to go for an incredible summer escape.

Visit Sauble Beach website

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.