Lakes

Lake Eugenia is centrally situated in Grey Highlands and offers excellent boating, fishing and swimming.  The lake is a man-made lake featuring a mix of cottages and natural forests.  The area around Lake Eugenia is part of the Niagara Escarpment and known for its picturesque views available year-round. 

The only Municipal public access to Lake Eugenia is at the Public Boat Launch and Beach Area area located off of Canrobert Street. Any other access points are private property. 

** Please check the swimming water test results below for more information

Public Beach

Canrobert Street, Flesherton 

Fishing

Eugenia Boat Launch Information

The Eugenia Boat Launch is operated by the Eugenia and District Community Improvement Association by authority of a memorandum of understanding with the Municipality of Grey Highlands. For more information visit eugeniagoldrush.com/boat-launch

Flesherton Pond

Located at 56 Durham Street in Flesherton, the pond offers a covered pavilion along with a beach and swimming area.

Swimming, fishing and picnic area.

** Please check the swimming water test results below for more information

Swimming/water test results

From June to September, the Municipality does weekly water resting at both the Flesherton Pond and Lake Eugenia. Results are received by the Municipality on Thursday and notice/website updates will be done at the earliest convenience.

For more information on Recreational Water Sampling click here, or contact Parks and Recreation for any specific questions about water sampling or beach closures.

Below is the current swimming advisory. Okay to swim means that there is no swimming advisory in effect, while unsafe to swim means no swimming due to high bacteria levels which may pose a risk to your health. Swim with caution means an advisory is in place for specific reason which will be listed.

Blue-green algae has been reported in Lake Eugenia by the beach. Do not swim or drink the water where an algae bloom is present or visible. For more information of blue-green algae visit Blue-green algae | ontario.ca. Blooms can look like foam, scum or mats. Even though they are called blue-green algae they can appear olive-green or red. If you spot blue-green algae contact the Grey Bruce Health Unit.

 *Swim with Caution -  elevated levels of toxins created by blue-green algae have been detected in Lake Eugenia

Potentially harmful blue-green algae blooms have been known to occur in this lake during the summer months.

Toxins from algae blooms can make people and pets sick.

If you see an algae bloom, assume toxins are present.

When algae blooms are present or suspected:

•              Do not swim in the water

•              Do not let pets go into or drink the water

•              Do not let children play in or near the water

•              Be cautious about eating fish from the lake. Do not eat the liver, kidneys, or other organs of fish caught in the water body.

•              Do not drink untreated water or use it for cooking. Boiling the water may increase toxins.

Algae blooms can look like foam, scum, or mats. Dense blooms can make the water appear bluish-green, turquoise, or like green pea soup. Fresh blooms may smell like freshly mown grass, while older blooms can smell like rotting garbage.

Blooms typically occur during late summer or early fall, but can occur anytime.

Although ingestion is the main concern, people or pets can also be exposed to the toxins in blue-green algae through inhalation or skin contact.

For more information, visit Blue-green algae | ontario.ca