Project Overview

St. Lawrence Parks Commission has launched a multi-year project to restore its Brown’s Bay Beach site along the Thousand Islands Parkway in Mallorytown, Ontario. The first phase of the restoration includes key infrastructure upgrades including new accessible, gender-neutral washrooms and changerooms, a new canteen, a reconstruction of a portion of the seawall, and a new and improved septic system.

This revitalization project represents a key investment in the Brown’s Bay infrastructure and sustainability. Brown’s Bay is the first SLPC beach to undergo revitalization, as part of planned upgrades to all parks, fulfilling strategic objectives set out in SLPC’s new strategic plan, Strengthening our Foundation for a Sustainable Future (2021-2026). When the construction is complete, the revitalized park will be an asset to the community, and a highlight for visitors to the area.

Overlooking the rock face from Brown's Bay Beach

May 24, 2023

May Update 

St. Lawrence Parks Commission is excited to be able to introduce the newly revitalized Brown’s Bay Beach and Picnic Area to guests and to the local community this summer.

April 28, 2023

April Update

Pleased to confirm progress is on track with the revitalization project at Brown’s Bay Beach and Picnic Area for the popular riverfront site to re-open during the 2023 operating season. The exact re-opening date(s) and details will be announced soon.

March 30, 2023

March Update 

Thanks to a climate-controlled enclosure made of insulated tarps, construction progress has been moving steadily ahead on the new structure at the multi-year revitalization project at Brown’s Bay Beach and Picnic Area along the Thousand Islands Parkway in Mallorytown, Ontario.

February 10, 2023

Construction at Brown’s Bay Continues Despite the Winter Weather

Focus Shifts to Indoor Work to Maintain Progress.

February 1, 2023

Winter Update 

In this phase of the project, Brown’s Bay Beach and Picnic Area will get a new bayfront building with food service and accessible, gender-neutral washrooms and changerooms. The project also includes a new perched beach area, thanks to major reconstruction work along the seawall, and a new and improved septic system.

November 7, 2022

Mid-Fall Update

Phase I of the multi-year project is progressing well, and key components are nearing completion.

August 25, 2022

Work on the first phase of the revitalization project continues

New accessible, gender-neutral washrooms, a new canteen, and a new and improved septic system all on the way.

July 19, 2022

Summer Update

St. Lawrence Parks Commission is pleased to confirm that the seawall construction at Brown’s Bay Beach is complete.

April 26, 2022

Construction Progress Update on Revitalization at Brown’s Bay Beach

St. Lawrence Parks Commission’s Strategic Infrastructure Revitalization Plan in Full Swing at Its Oldest Park in Mallorytown, Ontario.

November 8, 2021

Restoring Brown’s Bay Beach

Infrastructure Investments Will Optimize Guest Safety, Accessibility and Experience at Treasured Spot Along the Thousand Islands.