Parks, Lakes, and Trails

Grey County Cycling and Trails Master Plan

 Grey Highlands is home to some beautiful trails and lookouts, some of which are parts of the Bruce Trail System. 

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. 

** Due to the possibility of algae bloom

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