I was recently at Lake Ontario's Woodbine Beach. When the lake's surface area of 7,340 square miles (19,011 square km) is taken out, the drainage basin of the lake measures 24,720 square miles (64,025 square km). The Genesee, Oswego, and Black rivers from the south and the Trent River from the north are some of the lake's feeder rivers, with the Niagara River serving as the primary one.
After boarding a bus straight out of Woodbine station, I arrived at the beach bus stop in around fifteen minutes. There are play spaces, parks, bike and walking lanes, and a broad stretch of coastline. To accommodate visitors, there is also a sizable parking area here. I had to travel along the walkways and between two small ponds where water was accumulated after arriving at the stop. I took a narrow, sandy walkway that led to the shore but one could walk further ahead to reach the shore. I turned to face the shore and look around my surroundings. The sky was blue and the clouds resembled cotton candy, while the sea was pure blue. It was also a good weather for a day at beach. The weather was ideal for spending a day at the beach.
Many people were playing, jogging, building sandcastles and lounging around. It felt windier as I made my way towards the water. I strolled along the waterfront before heading upstairs and to the right. Huge boulders and seating spaces might be seen nearby. I took some time to sit on a large rock, gathering my thoughts and unwinding. I noticed the waves and then two ducks all of a sudden. They appeared so unreal that at first I believed them to be fake, but when I saw one of them diving for food, I understood they weren't.
I walked around the stony terrain, taking in the surroundings. I had views of Lake Ontario from a couple of locations. I discovered that the sun was shining over the waves, and the shades were shifting as I moved. I discovered that the closer waters were lighter and the farthest waters were darker. Beside the beach was a little park where people were relaxing, riding their bikes, and relishing the summertime. People could sit in the designated areas which had benches.
For safety reasons, coast guards were always on the go, and notices marked the escape routes in case someone got dragged by the water's currents. I found it to be a peaceful area, and I immediately missed spending my evenings with my mother at Tithal Beach in Valsad. Without a doubt, the Woodbine beach is a nice spot to unwind in a serene setting.
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