Hamilton police are investigating after a man's body was discovered in the water near Princess Point.

Police were called to the area at 11:57 a.m. Tuesday after a passerby noticed the body in the water, said spokesperson Jackie Penman.

The body was removed and pronounced dead on scene. Detectives from the criminal investigation branch are investigating, however, police do not believe the death was suspicious.

Detectives are notifying next of kin.

Police temporarily had the parking lot in the area closed off for the investigation.