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Oliphant Beach North

Red Bay, Canada

#95 out of 108 in Ontario

6.8

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Good for Sup surfing Kite or windsurfing Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Collingwood • 88.6 km

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About

Oliphant Beach North is located on the Huron lake and it is in the 35th place out of 39 beaches in the Ontario region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long bay with turquoise water and grass, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Oliphant Beach North coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Oliphant Beach North is located in Ontario within Collingwood, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+15 ^o C +12 ^o C

Air temperature

4.7 M/S

Wind

+11 ^o C

Water temperature

0.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Collingwood • 88.6 km

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

What to do in Oliphant Beach North? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Oliphant Beach North can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Oliphant Beach North welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Localities

Nearest

Collingwood • 88.6km

Transport

Airport

YVV • 13.5km

Bus Station

Collingwood Terminal • 88.4km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Oliphant Beach North?

Oliphant Beach North has a grass cover. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise.

What are the key activities at Oliphant Beach North?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Oliphant Beach North, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Oliphant Beach North is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Oliphant Beach North good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable.

Oliphant Beach North is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Oliphant Beach North for swimming is positive.

Is the Oliphant Beach North good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It`s covered with grass and the entrance to the water is sharp.

Is the Oliphant Beach North secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Oliphant Beach North is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Oliphant Beach North?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Oliphant Beach North.

How far is the Oliphant Beach North from parking?

The Oliphant Beach North has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Oliphant Beach North?

The month with the highest temperature in Oliphant Beach North is August. Its average value reaches 22°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature -2°C and water -2°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Oliphant Beach North (Central Ontario) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.