Welcome to Bay Beach Niagara Region’s Premier Public Beach
Located in Crystal Beach.
Bay Beach, also known as Crystal Beach
Fort Erie's Bay Beach is open to the general public.
BAY BEACH IN CRYSTAL BEACH
Long hailed as one of Fort Erie’s most popular tourist destinations, look no further for white sand, clear warm waters, and a relaxing day at the beach. Finish off an afternoon with a cool drink at one of the many restaurant patios nearby. Beach users will be required to purchase a day pass before accessing Bay Beach.

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Bay Beach components include:
• Washroom facilities complete with lockers and change rooms,
• A water bottle filling station,
• Playground,
• An accessible ramp down to the beach mats to provide access to the water’s edge.
Quick Reminders Before Heading to Bay Beach
• A Bay Beach day admission pass can be purchased for $5 per person Monday through Thursday, and $10 per person Friday through Sunday and Holidays, from Victoria Day to Labour Day. Children 12 years and under are free.
• Day passes will be available online for advance sales or on-site by scanning the QR code on one of the signs or through one of the physical machines. Day passes will be limited to maintain an overall beach capacity.
• Paid parking is available in the Municipal Parking lots for $4 per hour, $15 all day, or on-street for $2 per hour, $10 all day. Patrons may pay for parking by inputting their vehicle’s license plate and payment at one of the physical machines, by scanning the QR code on one of the parking signs, or through the Precise ParkLink App.
• Alcohol, pets, glass containers, res and BBQs are NOT permitted at/on the beach
To view other local public beach in the area click here