Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Paradise Beach (Bareass Beach)
Paradise Beach — known locally as Bareass Beach — is an informal clothing-optional beach on Blackstrap Lake near Vanscoy, Saskatchewan, about 30km south of Saskatoon.
- Lake
- Prairie
- Reservoir
- Informal
- Day use
About this place
Paradise Beach — known locally as Bareass Beach — is an informal clothing-optional beach on Blackstrap Lake near Vanscoy, Saskatchewan, about 30km south of Saskatoon. Blackstrap Lake is a reservoir created in the 1970s as part of a provincial irrigation and recreation project; it's a popular summer destination for Saskatoon area residents.
The informal nude section has been a summer tradition for Saskatoon naturists for decades — one of the few outdoor naturist spots on the prairies, where the flat terrain and summer heat make lake swimming a primary warm-season activity.
Visitor notes
Contributed by ClothingOptional.org Editorial Team
Who visits
Saskatoon-area naturists, locals.
How to find it
From Saskatoon, drive south toward Blackstrap Provincial Park. The naturist section is at the south end of the lake.
Things to watch out for
Saskatchewan summer heat can be intense; the lake is the relief. Mosquitoes can be severe around the reservoir.
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Etiquette & ground rules
Informal prairie naturism. Long-established local tradition.
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