It may not be warm enough to brave the waters of Lake Ontario, but the majority of Toronto's public beaches opened on the weekend.

Nine of the city's 11 beaches opened Saturday, with lifeguards in place to keep an eye on swimmers. Several of the beaches have been verified by the Blue Flag program, an eco-label awarded to beaches that meet strict criteria for water quality, environmental education and management, safety and services.

The following beaches opened Saturday, June 6:

  • Bluffer's Beach (Blue Flag)
  • Centre Island Beach (Blue Flag)
  • Cherry Beach (Blue Flag)
  • Gibraltar Point Beach (Blue Flag)
  • Hanlan's Point Beach (Blue Flag)
  • Kew-Balmy Beach (Blue Flag)
  • Ward's Island Beach (Blue Flag)
  • Woodbine Beach (Blue Flag)
  • Sunnyside Beach

Marie Curtis Park Beach will opened June 19, and Rouge Beach opens June 23. All 11 beaches will be open until Labour Day, Sept. 7.