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Van Wagner's Beach

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Van Wagner's is a popular swimming area, located on the same beach strip as Confederation Park and Beach Boulevard beaches. Van Wagner's and Confederation Park were created in the 1960s, replacing private cottages and homes. The local women's civic club was credited with proposing the creation of public parks and generating support in the community.

Water Quality

Passes water quality tests 95%+ of the time.
Water quality information provided by Swim Guide with the support of RBC Royal Bank.

Great Lakes Waterfront Trail

This beach is on the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail.
Visit the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail website for more information.

Watersheds

Lake Ontario

Traditional Territories

Anishinaabeg
Attiwonderonk (Neutral)
Haudenosaunee

Treaties

Treaty 3, 1792

Languages

Anishinaabe

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