Nudists try to enforce no clothing at Hanlan’s Point Beach
Posted July 18, 2016 5:58 pm.
Last Updated July 19, 2016 12:10 am.
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Nudists who frequent Hanlan’s Point Beach tried to create their own rules at the clothing-optional beach saying that everyone had to undress for “the comfort of the nudists.”
Signs were posted across the beach area on Toronto Island saying that visitors should be naked to show respect for the nudists.
City staff were made aware of the signage this weekend and said the signs have been removed.
“Staff are investigating these reports to ensure that visitors to the beach are not confused by illegal or inaccurate signs,” Matthew Cutler, Spokesperson for Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation said.
CityNews was able to find a sign still at the beach on Monday evening.
Cutler said that visitors have the option of being nude if they choose and they are legally allowed to be nude in the designated are but nudity is never a requirement.
One person shared their story on Reddit saying they were approached by two men who allegedly said they had to be nude as it was a nude beach.
The beach area has been clothing-optional since city staff approved the proposal in May 1999.
