Hanlan's Point Beach

Hanlan's Point Beach
A sign indicating the start of the clothing optional status of Hanlan's Point Beach
Map
TypePublic nude beach
LocationToronto, Ontario
Coordinates43°36′55″N 79°23′28″W / 43.61528°N 79.39111°W / 43.61528; -79.39111
Created1862, Clothing optional beach recognized March 17, 2002
Operated byToronto Parks
WebsiteHanlan's Point

Hanlan's Point Beach is a nude beach on the western side of the Toronto Islands in Toronto, Ontario on the shore of Lake Ontario.

Hanlan's is recognized by the City of Toronto as one of the ten oldest surviving queer spaces in the world, Canada's oldest surviving queer space, and the site of Canada's first Gay Pride in 1971.[1]

  1. ^ "MM6.22 Recognizing the Importance of Queer History and the Ongoing TwoSpirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (2SLGBTQ+) Community Presence at Hanlan's Point Beach and Surrounding Area, Ward 10 - by Councillor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise" (PDF). Item - 2023.MM6.22. City Clerk, Toronto City Council. Retrieved 15 May 2024.