Macdonald Beach will be open from June 29^th to August 30th, 2026.

• Monday – Sunday (7 days a week)

• Open 1100 - 1700 hrs

• MacDonald beach gate will be opened at 1030 and locked at 1730 each day.

• Free admission.

• Lifeguarded, swim only in the supervised area.

• NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS PERMITTED ON THE PREMISES.

The beach may be closed to private events from time to time. Please contact the Shearwater Fitness, Sports, and Recreation Centre to confirm. Only military units can book pavilions and BBQs. When pavilions are not in use by a unit they may be used by the public. A lifejacket loaner station will be available at the Lifeguard Hut. There is no drinkable water station at the beach, please bring your own water. No motorized boat launch. No canoe or kayak rentals at the beach. Patrons may bring their own canoes or kayaks and launch them from the designated area.

*Closed on holidays

Please contact Aquatic Coordinator, Jacob Miess, for all your beach and pool inquiries: 

Jacob.miess@forces.gc.ca  |  902-720-1777