Clean Water
TeachBeach is Toronto's only pebble (sandless) beach, which has unique geological properties, and crystal-clear, grit-free waters. Regular water quality testing confirms it consistently meets the highest standards.
Help Us Save The Beach
Downtown Toronto's Only Beach Is Under Threat of Development
An initiative to keep the South-facing beach adjoining Ontario Place West Island, known as “Teachbeach,” “Michael Hough Beach,” “Pebble Beach,” or “Peacebeach” to be and remain public property.
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Save Michael Hough Beach Toronto's cleanest beach
Our Top Priorities
As one of the best places to swim in Toronto, we aim to keep this prime location for swimming open, accessible, and swimmable to everyone. This is the best way to protect the environment and ensure citizens (and wildlife) of Canada's largest city have a place to swim.
Keep It Public
We reject proposals for it being private property, or for privatization of public property that would destroy this amenity. Public spaces belong to all Torontonians — not to private spa developers.
Beach Access
We need a right-of-way path not less than 3 feet (91cm) wide, leading to the beach from the street, to become and remain public space. Access must never be blocked or gated.
Organizations with concerns for the beach
The site of Ontario Place was originally conceived of as a retreat for Ontarians who did not have access to summer cottages. It is not just local swimmers and wildlife that are concerned about losing access to the beach.
SWIMOP
Thousands of open water swimmers use it regularly year-round, including cold-water swimming for essential mental and physical health therapy.
Learn More →ONTARIO PLACE FOR ALL
Ontario Place for All is actively spreading the message that Ontario Place must remain a vibrant, publicly accessible, waterfront park.
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Active Swimmers
Partner Organizations
These organizations have formally expressed concern about the Ontario Place redevelopment and are actively working to protect public access to the beach.
World Monuments Fund
WMF aims to safeguard the site's landscape and built heritage from demolition and privatization, through a web portal and public campaign that will foster broader public recognition of the site.
Future of Ontario Place
A project made possible by a partnership between the World Monuments Fund, the John H. Daniels Faculty at the University of Toronto, and Architectural Conservancy Ontario.
Curious Penguins
Curious Penguins have launched an app about the redevelopment plans. It offers multiple-choice questions about the project's environmental impact, cost, and scale. Available on Android and as a web app.
TheXYZ
Playing a crucial role in the #SaveTheBeach initiative, by providing web and technical services. This assistance has amplified the reach and enabled efficient communication, and boosted community engagement.
Lets send a message
Sign the petition
Keep TeachBeach public and stop calling the police on swimmers or those cleaning the beach. Every signature sends a direct message to Ontario Place authorities and the provincial government.
Sign the PetitionSign the Petition
Your signature will be added to a formal petition submitted to the Ontario government, Toronto City Council, and Ontario Place Corporation. All data is handled in accordance with Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA).
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Swimmable water protects drinkable fishable water because swimming keeps sewage out of water.— SwimOP, TeachBeach Community
Join The Discussion
Mention the hashtags #SaveTheBeach or #SaveTeachBeach on social media.