About The Beach

Welcome to the Beach, a well enjoyed neighbourhood and a popular tourist destination located in Toronto’s East end. Known worldwide for the Boardwalk and of course it’s sandy Lake Ontario shoreline, it is also a great all season spot for a cup of coffee, a great dining experience, some fun shopping – or just a nice stroll! This community is situated between Victoria Park and Coxwell Avenues, and it is south of Kingston Road.

The R.C. Harris Filtration plant is more than just a cool place to enjoy a tour. It's a large park with rolling lawns, spectacular views. Just follow the Boardwalk east and keep going.

The plant building itself spans hundreds of meters. It's impossible to fit the whole complex into one photo. But you will see some nice ones in our Tour.

If you or a family have ever been into flying kites, there is plenty of open space on the North or South sides.

You've seen it on TV, but hopefully you'll agree that we have some shots that are just as good or even better. It's 3 km long, and there are some nice scenes to be seen. Besides... this area is a park in itself, beautiful with picnic tables, biking and roller-blade trails & a sandy beach.

You will see joggers starting as early as 6AM and you can see them sporadically until midnight.

Unlike elsewhere in the neighbourhood, your cellular phones get an extremely clear reception down here.

There are innumerable beautiful homes in this neighbourhood, and despite the variety of tastes out there, we're sure you'll agree that these homes add greatly to the look of the area.

These pictures were taken on Pine Crescent, north of Queen Street. The street itself is worth a walk or a drive (try a walk!) since every home on this stretch is a treat for the eyes.

You are immediately aware of the quiet and private quality.

Yes, this is home to several fairs and concerts throughout the year. But go there when nothing else is on, and you may rediscover this worthy park. This is a beautiful and extremely well maintained park, with plenty of room to walk around and take in the scenery.

At the official gateway to the park is the Kew Beach War Memorial honouring those who served during both World Wars.

The caretakers actually live in the beautiful house in the first picture.

Right on Queen Street, it's a perfect place to rest or have lunch during your work day down in the Beach or during a visit, especially when you are aware that there is much to do and see East of Hammersmith as well!

The Beach is heavily dotted with cafés, so why not bring your coffee here? There are three benches at the street level and two down by the fountain.

The trees tower over this little park, usually unnoticed, but hard to ignore in these pictures.

Ashbridges Bay is a park, a marina, a natural habitat, a sports venue (softball) and one of Toronto's best places to be in the warmer seasons.

Named after Sarah Ashbridge, a Quaker widow and United Empire Loyalist from Philadelphia (who settled here in 1793, obtaining a Crown land grant in 1799 for a farm). You can see more in our Tour.

Getting to the Beach

Streetcars heading east and west to/from downtown Toronto run along Queen Street East (route 501) as well as along Kingston Road (routes 502 and 503) and Gerrard Street East (route 506), and bus lines run north-south along Southwood/Main (to Main Subway) and Woodbine Avenue (to Woodbine subway) station (route 92).