Inverhuron Provincial Park
Inverhuron, ON, Canada
Inverhuron Provincial Park has a one kilometre natural sand beach on Lake Huron, sheltered behind a protected dune system near Tiverton, Ontario. The water is shallow and good for swimmers of all ages, and the north end of the beach is dog-friendly. It's a family camping park with over 125 sites, a boat launch, a playground, and a volleyball court.
A shallow, dune-sheltered beach with a dog section, though it's mostly a campers' beach.
How we score beachesBring the dog to the north end of the beach, where pets are allowed.
Day-use parking near the beach; an Ontario Parks permit is required.
Paths lead through the dunes to the sand, with washrooms beside the beach in summer.
Dogs are allowed at the north end of the beach.
The water is tested weekly from mid June to mid September. Sunsets over Huron are the evening ritual.
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