Point Clark Beach
Point Clark, ON, Canada
Point Clark Beach is a sandy Lake Huron beach at the end of Lighthouse Road in Huron-Kinloss, Ontario, watched over by the Point Clark Lighthouse. The 1850s limestone tower is one of the Imperial Towers and a National Historic Site. The beach has a playground, washrooms, a boat launch, and a beach volleyball court.
A sandy beach with a real historic lighthouse and good facilities, though it's a small community beach.
How we score beachesClimb the lighthouse's 114 steps for a view down the shoreline, then cool off on the beach below.
A large lot at the end of Lighthouse Road.
A short walk from the lot to the sand; washrooms include a family change area.
Summer is the swim season, and the lighthouse is open for tours in the warmer months.
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