There are many plentiful lakes in Bancroft and the surrounding area for fishers, boaters, and swimmers alike to enjoy. For a list of lakes in the surrounding area, as well as the species of fish within them, click here. For beaches and places to swim in and around Bancroft, click here.
Southeast Public Health monitors the water quality at municipally owned and operated public bathing beaches within our area. Monitoring occurs for 12 weeks, between early June and Labour Day and involves testing the water for bacteria as well as conducting a visual inspection of the beach.
Beach testing and monitoring is conducted in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards.
Southeast public beaches are sampled weekly. Some public beaches are sampled monthly due to their history of good water quality. If test results indicate poor water quality, the public beach is re-sampled and if necessary, posted as unsafe. The public beach will remain posted until test results confirm the water quality has improved and meets public health standards.
Signs warning against swimming are posted when beach conditions pose a potential health risk to bathers. Most often the posting of a beach is due to high levels of bacteria in the water.
L’AMABLE LAKE DAM (L’AMABLE LAKE)
RIVERSIDE PARK (YORK RIVER)
Beaches may have high levels of bacteria for up to 48 hours after heavy rainfall and/or strong winds which may pose a risk to the health of swimmers. Avoid swimming during these periods.
For more information regarding the discontinuation of public beach sampling, please contact:
Southeast Public Health
https://southeastph.ca/health-topics/safe-water/beach-water-listings/