Sauble Beach
Sauble Beach
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- Graham SOban, United Kingdom2 contributionsDogs not welcomeReally nice area bit the whole beach is very anti dog. If you have a dog and would enjoy a walk beside the lake on a nice sandy beach avoid this place! Why do much hate for dogs??Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten June 16, 2024
- Sakshi S5 contributionsOver-hyped BeachIt's an okay beach, not so good. I did not find it worth 2 hrs plus drive from Toronto. There is a nice party vibe. Water and beach shore not very clean. I would rather recommend visiting Grand Bend.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten July 28, 2024
- Tigercat2014Hamilton, Canada20 contributionsBeach great , facilities poorParking is expensive! 30 bucs all day$ comparing apples to apples Wasaga 21.00 $ all day with better facilities pathetic that all they have all along the beach is port-a potty’s no change house / washer room facilities as they are now closed ! Wtf beach is very good at SaubleVisited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten July 31, 2024
- Amanda Justin G105 contributionsDay trip in Sauble beachHad a great day trip into Sauble Beach from Sauble Falls Provincial Park. Lovely little beach town with really neat stores and restaurants. The beach was beautiful, I could have sat all day and just listened to the waves.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten August 27, 2024
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Marlene H
1 contribution
Jul 2020
My 5 sisters and I stayed at PineVilla cottage for a week (July19-26, 2020) and thoroughly enjoyed our week. Mitch and Leah were great hosts, they brought us binoculars one night to see the comet and then another night they brought us firewood and kindling for our firepit. They also have an amazing store in town Unique Pieces with great items at very good prices. The cottage held all 6 of us comfortably, the only change I would want to see is air conditioning. The beach was very close by and is a great beach, all sand and you can go out for a long time.
I would definitely recommend Sauble Beach and Sauble Beach Rentals, 604 Main St.
Marlene
I would definitely recommend Sauble Beach and Sauble Beach Rentals, 604 Main St.
Marlene
Written August 2, 2020
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Dianne G
New Hamburg, Canada2 contributions
Aug 2022
Lots of negative reviews from people who have been fined for things like barbecuing and drinking on the beach. The signage is very clear…these things are prohibited (public drinking is not allowed anywhere in Ontario), as are having dogs and four-sided tents on the beach. If you break the rules, you are taking a chance and may be fined. End of story. There has been a huge influx of visitors at Sauble over the past decade and the beach is ridiculously crowded most weekends in the summer. People claim not to know they are breaking the rules and are “victims”. These people also claim they are helping the economy by being there when the reality is many come for just the day and bring their own food (to bbq at the beach) and therefore are not spending money on restaurants or lodging. More unsavoury practices include using “changing” tents on the beach as washrooms and burying human waste in the sand, and allowing dogs to bark, run wild and relieve themselves in the same place children are playing.
I love Sauble beach. It is incredibly beautiful with warm water and white sand. The quaint town has many fantastic business that offer food, drinks, souvenirs and entertainment. It is a beautiful place with a few rules that need to be followed so everyone can have an enjoyable and comfortable visit.
I love Sauble beach. It is incredibly beautiful with warm water and white sand. The quaint town has many fantastic business that offer food, drinks, souvenirs and entertainment. It is a beautiful place with a few rules that need to be followed so everyone can have an enjoyable and comfortable visit.
Written August 7, 2022
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Glen M
2 contributions
Jul 2022
Sauble Beach is amazing. It is easy to understand why there are 425 good/excellent reviews and only 27 bad comments. I looked at the negative reviews to discover why some gave Sauble a poor rating. The answer was abundantly clear. Poor ratings came from people who got a ticket for violating the posted rules. The signs are large and plentiful. The sign includes pictures. A picture of a BBQ with an X over it is a very clear message. Some complained they did not receive a warning. The signs on the beach were ample warning. If the posted speed drops to 50, and you continue to drive at 80 you may get fined. It is that simple. One complaint stated they needed heat for a rice cooker on the beach and were given a fine. A BBQ to cook or heat is a violation and the sign was the warning. The fines are high to be a deterrent, not a revenue grab. Stop whining and obey the law. Don't blame the by-law officer for not letting you off with a warning. If you disregarded the sign, don't pass the blame.
Written August 13, 2022
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H C
Cambridge, Canada9 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Sauble Beach is known for its beautiful beach (both north and south). In the past I’ve always been impressed by the clean beach, freshly raked and crystal clear water. Unfortunately, this trip left me disappointed. The crystal clear water was the only thing that I was able to enjoy. The beach was packed, which I would expect for July; what I would expect to go along with the busy rush of vacationers is an increase of staff to keep the beach looking great. The parking lot on the north side beach had 8-10 porta potty’s that stank incredibly bad and garbage lying all around the sand because the garbage cans were over-flowing. I asked a couple of the Sauble patrol staff that were chatting amongst the garbage why the building with the washrooms/change rooms were closed and they indicated that “no one tells them anything”. Lame. Changing in and out of a bathing suit in a porta potty that should have been changed several days ago is disgusting. Not sure I have any desire to return to Sauble beach.
P.s. we visited the beach 3 times and the smell and filth was the same each visit, it wasn’t a one off.
P.s. we visited the beach 3 times and the smell and filth was the same each visit, it wasn’t a one off.
Written July 29, 2024
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Anna E
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Jul 2022 • Family
This is a terrible place to go.We went there last July 31st,2022 just for a get together with my family and to relax.While relaxing on the beach,law inforcer came and saw our rice cooker and gave us a ticket for $490.The by law officer said that the rice cooker is a cooking device.We also got another $490 ticket for the privacy tent for changing.Not even a warning.Our day got ruined and we feel harassed!!!!Never go back there,NEVER AGAIN!!!!
Written August 5, 2022
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Syed Hussain
8 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
One negative experience can ruin the day. A beach patrol approached us, named Kyle or Carl, very rude. We had drinks with us but not open. He said something about us smelling like indian spices Nd he gave us a ticket for $400!! Have not experienced racism in these touristy parts of Ontario before. All four of us were stunned. He could have given us guidance or asked us to take the deinks back into the car but instead he gave us the maximum ticket possible. Very bad experience, the beach was awful.
Written July 18, 2022
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A P
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Family
Rename Sauble beach to Money grabbing beach. Bylaw officers are always on the lookout for any reason to give you a ticket. Bylaw officer gave us $490 ticket because we brought BBQ with us. We were not even using it. Bylaw officers were waiting for us to setup so they can give us hefty ticket. They just ruined our weekend. This is their idea to keep their economy afloat. I will never go to this beach again in my life and advise everyone not to go or be very careful from bylaw officers.
Bylaw officer was very rude and arrogant. He didn’t wanted to hear anything and threatening us about calling OPP on us.
I am not going to give anymore my hard earned money to Sauble beach by not going there.
Please be very careful if anyone decide to go there.
Bylaw officer was very rude and arrogant. He didn’t wanted to hear anything and threatening us about calling OPP on us.
I am not going to give anymore my hard earned money to Sauble beach by not going there.
Please be very careful if anyone decide to go there.
Written August 6, 2022
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budsfan29
Vaughan, Canada226 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
I has been told how nice Sauble Beach was so on a vacation in Collingwood, we came over for a day. I couldn't believe how nice and enjoyable it all was. You can park (paid) anywhere along several kilometres of beachfront. So even though there were hundreds of people, everyone was spaced out nicely (unlike nearby Wasaga Besch).
The sand is soft and white, and there are cleaners and enforcement officers making sure there isn't smoking, drinking or dogs which all aren't allowed. The water is a beautiful turquoise and is warm and shallow for at least 50 metres.
The town's main strip leads to the main beach entrance and has shops, cafes, restaurants, fast food outlets and ice cream shops. We loved our visit so much that we came back two days later and already have another trip planned for next summer!
The sand is soft and white, and there are cleaners and enforcement officers making sure there isn't smoking, drinking or dogs which all aren't allowed. The water is a beautiful turquoise and is warm and shallow for at least 50 metres.
The town's main strip leads to the main beach entrance and has shops, cafes, restaurants, fast food outlets and ice cream shops. We loved our visit so much that we came back two days later and already have another trip planned for next summer!
Written August 20, 2021
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Jason Wood
Burlington, Canada686 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Sauble is always a great destination to enjoy a family vacation - or enjoy a cottage weekend with friends. The downtown has nice beach shops and food stands / restaurants. Overall really fun place to check out - friendly vibe and of course check out the infamous Sauble sign!
Written June 25, 2021
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Chopstick105
Mississauga, Canada733 contributions
Jul 2021
It was a grey and windy weekday in July, but there were plenty of people on the beach. Not crowded but busy. The beach is wide and long so there is plenty of room.
We just sat on a park bench and watched, but people were definitely having fun.
It was windy so the lake was a bit angry. Waves crashing ashore is very soothing.
We are not really beach people so I would not make a special trip here. We do stay with family nearby and would come for lunch at Beach Burger which is just steps away. And then a relax, watching the water helps digestion and attitude.
We just sat on a park bench and watched, but people were definitely having fun.
It was windy so the lake was a bit angry. Waves crashing ashore is very soothing.
We are not really beach people so I would not make a special trip here. We do stay with family nearby and would come for lunch at Beach Burger which is just steps away. And then a relax, watching the water helps digestion and attitude.
Written August 2, 2021
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Dave M
Acton, Canada
Do I need to make reservations to go to the beach in July
Written January 22, 2024
Hi what is the nearest parking place to the souble Beach? How can I pay for it at the beach or online
Written August 10, 2022
Both, You can pay online and there are machines for that too. They charge $30.25 a day up to 5 pm.
Be careful with the rules,
Written August 11, 2022
are dogs allowed on the beach at the moment? i know they say no dogs allowed, but there's usually a small area beside the welcome sign where dogs are allowed. are they also prohibited in that area now?
Written August 20, 2020
Sauble Beach is quite clear that dogs are not allowed anywhere on the beach. I am a dog owner and had to make alternative arrangements.
Please take care not to be one of those people that ignores the rules and brings their dog anyway.
Written August 21, 2020
Yes, but it depends on your need.
On the main st. the parking is free for 2 hours.
When you turn right on Lakeside Blvd N, you have a First parking (on your left) that charges 20$ per car or 50$ for RV but if you continue a little more a Second parking (to your right) is only 5$ for the whole day, but it is smaller!
Best option for us was to continue a little more and you have Free parking with access to the beach and we did not see any restriction on time.
Written August 2, 2019
is there a designated off leash area and where is it
Written August 2, 2019
Dogs are not allowed on the public beach, only the small privately owned section downtown. It is not fair to non-dog owners to have dogs going to the bathroom where everyone, especially children, are playing.
Written August 2, 2019
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