Planning your visit? see below 2023 media release regarding Nickel Beach
Port Colborne prepares for summer fun at Nickel Beach media release - March 1, 2023
Port Colborne residents can have fun in the sun at Nickel and Centennial-Cedar Bay Beach for FREE this season with the #PORTicipate Pass. Now's your chance to get exclusive access to the beach on both weekdays and weekends, just by showing your pass.
Getting a #PORTicipate Pass is easy as 1, 2, 3:
1. Fill out the online form |
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2. Pick up your pass at either City Hall or Nickel Beach. #PORTicipate Passes can also be mailed. |
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3. Show your #PORTicipate Pass at Nickel Beach or Centennial-Cedar Bay Beach and get in for FREE |
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Not a Port Colborne resident?
If you're looking to experience Port Colborne's public beaches this summer, non-residents will be able to purchase passes online.
Buy your Nickel Beach Parking Day Pass
Buy your Daily Parking Lot Pass for Centennial - Cedar Bay Beach
Transferability |
PORTicipate pass registration is solely for individual use and each pass registered is therefore non-transferable. The City of Port Colborne reserves the right to revoke passes and access to individuals found violating these terms. |
Inclement weather & beach closures |
In the event of beach closures due to adverse weather conditions or any other factor, Nickel Beach will be closed to the public for parking access up to, and including a full day of operating hours. If a beach closure is implemented for a full operating day, patrons who have purchased a daily pass for parking access will receive an automatic credit to their online account, and will be able to secure a daily pass for an alternative date at no extra charge. |
Refusal of entry |
The City of Port Colborne reserves the right to revoke passes and/or refuse entry to any patron (resident or non-resident) that are found:
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Cancellation Policy: non-Port Colborne resident parking pass (Nickel Beach) and Parking Lot Pass (Centennial - Cedar Bay Beach) |
The City of Port Colborne requires a minimum of seven (7) days notice to cancel or move day passes, or no accommodation will be made. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you do not reach a customer service representative directly, or you are calling outside of office hours, please leave your order number with request and Staff will process when available. |
* 2023 Port Colborne Beach Disclaimer |
Please be advised the current #PORTicipate Pass is only valid for the 2023 beach season. The City of Port Colborne reserves the right to change this new process, including changes to the pass for future use. |