Terrace Bay Beach
Terrace Bay, ON, Canada
Terrace Bay Beach sits at the mouth of the Aguasabon River on Lake Superior's north shore in Ontario, looking out on the Slate Islands. A new boardwalk runs along the sand to the Red Chair Trail, a short hike to a big rock over the lake. The beach is also a trailhead for the Casque Isles Trail up to Aguasabon Falls and Gorge.
A lovely river-mouth beach with short trails and island views, though it's a long drive from any city.
How we score beachesWalk to the end of the boardwalk and take the Red Chair Trail out to the rock for the view over Superior.
Parking at the beach, with picnic tables and washrooms.
A boardwalk runs along the beach; the Red Chair Trail is a short woodland path.
Summer is the time for the boardwalk and paddling. Camping isn't allowed on or around the beach.
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