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Toronto Beaches

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Toronto has some of the best and cleanest beaches in the world.

Toronto extended stay travelers should take some time to soak up the sun, play beach volleyball, or go for a stroll along the boardwalk.

The Toronto beaches have past strict Blue Flag tests to ensure water quality.

They are some of the most pristine beaches you can find anywhere.

My favourite is Woodbine Beach.

Toronto’s Top Beaches:

  • Bluffer’s Park Beach: Bluffer’s Park has a long, sandy beach, picnic areas, walks, and lookouts. It is located beneath the Scarborough Bluffs, an escarpment formed by the erosion of packed clay. Vehicles can enter Bluffer’s Park by traveling south on Brimley Road to its end point. For travel by TTC, take the 12/12B bus from Kennedy Station going to Victoria Park Station. Get off at the Kingston Road at Brimley Road bus stop. It is a ten minute walk south on Brimley Road from the bus stop to the park.
  • Centre Island Beach: Sandy beach on the eastern shore of Toronto Island, facing Lake Ontario. Very peaceful and rustic. Good family beach. Lifeguarded daily from 11:30 to 18:30 with first aid equipment on site. Bordered by trees and natural grasses. Take the Ward’’s Island ferry from Mainland Ferry Terminal and follow the signs to the beach. It is a short walk across a playing field past the Island Cafe.
  • Kew-Balmy Beach: Located in “The Beach” neighbourhood east of Lee Ave., this 1.2-kilometre set of sand pocket beaches is served by the Eastern Beaches boardwalk and the paved Martin Goodman Trail. The Queen 501 streetcar is only 300 metres from the beach. Limited free parking. All amenities, including a snack bar and accessible washrooms, are within walking distance. Lifeguarded daily from 11:30 to 18:30 with first aid available on site. The Leuty Lifesaving Station, an icon of the Toronto waterfront, lies at Kew-Balmy’’s west end.
  • Cherry/Clarke Beach: Secluded, sandy beach in the Toronto Portlands, good for families. Recently re-developed as part of the City’’s waterfront redevelopment project. While a little off the beaten track, this beach is close to downtown hotels. Lifeguarded daily from 11:30 to 18:30 with first aid equipment on site. Bordered by trees. Picnic tables and barbeque pits available for use. Cherry Beach is located at the bottom of Cherry Street in the Toronto Portlands.
  • Gibralter Point Beach: This beach is sweetly tucked between Centre Island and Hanlan’’s Point Beach. Facing Lake Ontario, this sandy beach is perfect for relaxing. Lifeguarded daily from 11:30 to 18:30 with first aid available on site. All amenities are within walking distance. Take the Centre Island Ferry from the Mainland Ferry Terminal and follow the signs to Centre Beach. Continue to walk west of Centre Island until you arrive at Gibraltar Point.
  • Hanlan’s Point Beach: Sandy beach on the western shore of Toronto Island with a great view of the City. Very peaceful and rustic. This is a CLOTHING OPTIONAL beach. Lifeguarded daily from 11:30 to 18:30, with first aid equipment on site. Bordered by vegetated sand dunes. Take the Hanlan’’s Point ferry from Mainland Ferry Terminal and follow the signs to the beach. Descriptions of sand dune ecology posted.
  • Ward’s Island Beach: Sandy beach on the eastern shore of Toronto Island, facing Lake Ontario. Very peaceful and rustic. Good family beach. Lifeguarded daily from 11:30 to 18:30 with first aid equipment on site. Bordered by trees and natural grasses. Take the Ward’’s Island ferry from Mainland Ferry Terminal and follow the signs to the beach. It is a short walk across a playing field past the Island Cafe.
  • Woodbine Beaches: Large sandy beach along the eastern shore of the Toronto waterfront. Close to residential area and many amenities, including playground for young children. This is an urban beach and is easily accessible from downtown hotels. Mixed use beach includes volleyball nets and playground for children. Lifeguarded daily from 11:30 to 18:30 with first aid equipment available. Part of the Discovery Walk educational tour. Woodbine is located at the bottom of Woodbine Avenue in the beach neighborhood of Toronto.

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