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You Can Visit A Turquoise Beach Surrounded By Towering Sand Mountains In Ontario (VIDEO)

Explore the province's largest sand pile!
Lead Writer, Travel

If the thought of sandy beaches has you racing to grab your swimsuit, then you need to take a trip to this jaw-dropping Ontario park. With towering cliffs of sand and shining waters, you can spend the day relaxing on the soft shoreline. You'll feel like you're in a tropical paradise at this spot. Grab your sunhat and head to Ontario's Sand Hill Park for some incredible beach views.

There's no shortage of dreamy beaches to spend your summer at in Ontario.

The province is filled with hidden coves, gorgeous turquoise waters, and stretching shoreline.

This spot is definitely up there with some of the top beaches to visit. 

Sand Hill Park is hidden away in Port Burwell, a few hours from Toronto.

This majestic area sits upon the shores of Lake Erie and is home to the province's largest sand pile.

Enormous sandy mountains tower 450 feet above the water, encompassing the beach with gorgeous white walls.

These cliffs are some of Ontario's natural wonders and a must-see for all adventure lovers.

You can hike to the top for panoramic views of the beach sunsets.

With 2,200 feet of sandy shoreline, you can spend the day soaking up the sun and exploring this natural phenomenon.

The park features other fun attractions such as camping, hayrides, volleyball, and more.

It is important to note that climbing on the cliffs is prohibited. Guests must stay on the beach and sandhill area.

The park is typically open from May 1 to Thanksgiving every year. Admission is $10 per person, with children under 12 getting in for free.

It's a good idea to check the website for regular updates. In the meantime, it's never too early to start planning a magical beach getaway!

Sand Hill Park

Price: $10 per person

When: May 1 - Thanksgiving

Address: 930 Lakeshore Rd., Port Burwell, ON

Why You Need To Go: Explore Ontario's largest sand dunes at this dreamy beach.

We strongly advise that before you go swimming or visit any location, you check the most recent updates on potential hazards, security, water quality, and closures. If you do plan to visit a location, respect the environment.

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    • 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.

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