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About Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park
Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park is a year-round naturist park in East Gwillimbury, about an hour north of Toronto, set on 50 acres of the Oak Ridges Moraine within Ontario's Greenbelt. Roughly 19 acres are conservation land and 13 acres untouched forest, with two ponds, a small spring-fed lake, streams and a river. It is a member of the Federation of Canadian Naturists and AANR. The park is explicit that it is not clothing-optional: clothing is worn only for protection, and never when swimming or using the sauna, whirlpool or showers, though first-timers may stay covered while they adjust. Facilities include a solar-heated outdoor salt-water pool, dry and steam saunas, an indoor whirlpool and the Bare Bistro restaurant. The clubhouse holds the office, a store, lounge, sun deck, exercise room, library, laundromat and the New Forest event hall, plus five guest rooms. There are five cabins and more than 100 campsites, most with water and 30-amp power and some with sewer. Activities include volleyball, petanque, mini-golf, table tennis, billiards, canoeing, yoga, walking and cycling, and a children's playground. Families are a central part of its identity.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on the private park grounds in Ontario. The park is affiliated with the Federation of Canadian Naturists and AANR.
Public nudity is technically illegal under Criminal Code Sections 173-174 (Indecent Acts and Indecent Exposure), but prosecutions are extremely rare. Canadian courts have recognised that naturist activities in designated areas or conducted with non-sexual intent receive strong constitutional protections, creating de facto legal space for genuine naturism.
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Getting there and visiting
Bare Oaks is at 20237 Kennedy Road, East Gwillimbury, Ontario, reached by car from Highway 404; there is no practical public transport. Day visitors can come only during office hours, which vary by season, and must leave at closing; overnight guests have full access during their stay and members have 24/7 access. Register at the office with photo ID and a payment method; filling in the online waiver beforehand saves time. Day-use rates and memberships are listed on the park's rates page (discount coupons are sometimes offered). There is no formal single-visitor ban, but the park warns that unwanted advances are treated as harassment. Towels can be rented at the office.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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44.1489, -79.4589
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit for the day?
Yes. Day visitors register at the office with photo ID and pay the day-use fee; they may stay while the office is open.
Is Bare Oaks clothing-optional?
No. The park is a naturist park: clothing is worn only for protection and never in the pool, sauna, whirlpool or showers. First-time visitors may stay covered while they get comfortable.
Is it open in winter?
Yes. It is open year-round, with the sauna, steam room and indoor whirlpool in the clubhouse used through the winter.
Are single men welcome?
There is no formal singles policy. The park expects singles to come to relax and treats unwanted advances as harassment.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. The park is built around families and has a children's playground and pool.
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Researched 24 October 2026 .
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