I can't imagine being at the meeting where they decided to pour some sand on a dock, add a few…read moremetal umbrellas and call it a beach, but here we are. In the oddball docks/ industrial area/ harbour front/ condo hell area next to Queens Quay East with traffic in plain sight, and cyclists whizzing by on the trail going to Cherry Beach. It's not somewhere I would think of going to hang out by the water, as there are quieter spots within a short walk that seem nicer, but I was with my cherished 5AM Club group and it was right near summer solstice in June with the longest days and all, we were in touch with the universe, yada yada so we trudged along the water's edge heading east from our yoga spot under the trees at Harbour Square Park East. So there we were at Sugar Beach yo. There was one crazy dude screaming at the lake from the dock, so okay, he seems harmless... Then, after doing our karma 5AM stuff, and it was 45 minutes after that when we stumbled upon a small party group at Sugar Beach. They were still up from a Monday night of shenanigans so they figured why not start a small fire for roasting marshmallows, which would pair well with their beer and spliffs. We decided to join them for a roasted marshmallow and snapped a couple pics. Was a lot of fun and who says Toronto isn't a friendly place to hang out? Ya gotta be creative with your destinations, that's all.

Sugar Beach is a beautiful man-made beach tucked into downtown Toronto. It's such a unique spot in…read morethe middle of the city -- the umbrellas, white sand, and waterfront views make it a perfect place to relax and recharge.

Love taking a stroll through the trail along waters edge. There are so many things to discover…read morealong the way. The views are spectacular of the city line. There is street parking as well as Green P. Usually on a nice day, the area is very busy so parking is hard to find. A handful of restaurants, food trucks one cafe, Tim Hortons closely around. There are a few benches but mostly people will sit on the rocks or ground.

one of the better parks in Toronto and I dare anyone to tell me a better view of the skyline…read more(Toronto islands doesn't count). a really good section of lake Ontario that is separate from the east and the west park at the foot of some condos. home to the famous driftwood Toronto sign (rest in peace) and the tanning man driftwood piece (rest in peace) this small park is really quiet from a noise standpoint and from a traffic standpoint. a really good place to capture sunrise's in the Toronto, bonus dramatic points if you can get some clouds or scattered clouds around the area. also a great place to do yoga or some meditation. parking is available on the streets and in the pay parking lot. transit options are the 501 queen bus/streetcar and the 66B bus.

Not bad for Toronto beach. Water is a bit dirty sometimes, cold, also crap ton of rocks that will…read moremake you say ouch as you are going into the water. A lot of people comes here, usually a huge crowd. A fight usually breaks out. Anyways, it's a lot of fun if you go bunch of people. Best Toronto has to offer

I recently returned to my old neighbourhood on a rare Monday off from work. I should do it more…read moreoften! I grew up in The Beaches. One of the beaches (yes, it's plural and I will never call it The Beach - ick!) is Woodbine Beach. I lived in an apartment on Queen Street East until I graduated from high school. I lived three minutes away by foot, at most, from this beach. I went to Kew Beach Public School and spent many outings here. Woodbine Beach will always have a special place in my heart. The Leuty Lifeguard Station, affectionately known as The Leuty, still lives on. It had an issue with it sinking a while back, but seems to be fortified more when I took a look. As the name implies, it's at the base of Leuty Avenue. Several feet away from The Leuty are a couple of chairs. You can sit and enjoy Lake Ontario. They were already taken when I was there. I have never been a sunbather. I tend to be more of an active beachgoer who does stuff and forgets that my sunscreen needs re-application! It is a habit of mine, when it's warm out, to walk on the boardwalk and sand. I did both last week. I also have a habit of taking photos while I'm down there. My mom and I spent many weekends strolling, playing, and taking photos of the area when I was growing up. I am glad that she established this fine ritual and I continue to do it. When there are Victoria Day fireworks at Ashbridges Bay, seeing the fireworks at Woodbine Beach is another fond memory that I have. The view is perfect ,and it's nice to do it with friends and family. There are volleyball nets further west of The Leuty. I also spent many summers swimming at the Donald D. Summerville Olympic Pool. One final memory is spending some time with three of my friends in grade 11. I had a small pocket radio. My friend had it blasting in her jacket pocket. Bob Marley's "Get Up Stand Up" was playing and we all sang it loudly as we walked along the boardwalk. Older me apologizes to everyone listening to our singing. However, it's a moment that I cherish. These days, I drop by to reminisce. In the past, I'd come here to relax, think, and unwind. I still do all these things these days, but not often enough. Woodbine Beach always screams home to me. There were a number of folks riding their bikes and jogging. I drove over here and didn't have a problem finding a parking spot on the street on an early Monday afternoon. It's a nice beach to visit. It's huge, so there isn't an issue practising physical distancing when you are here. (377)

Hanlan's point is the quiet corner of Toronto Islands. Consider coming back from here. The view if…read moreToronto is spectacular.

Very laid back clothing optional beach. Be respectful and you'll be fine. The newly opened beach…read morefurther down from the original Hanlan's beach has become the new clothing optional spot. The older spot has more shade and better swimming than the newer beach, while the newer spot is more of a social gathering.

If you want to venture to the Toronto islands but want a less busy less little kid experience than…read morecentre island offers, try wards island! Ferry ride was lovely and when we got here, tried the restaurant and coffee shop. Outdoor seating in the shade was a hit! Got to beach a little bit afterward and the water was so relaxing.

All city go-ers love travelling via ferry or water taxi across the city to the Island for a breath…read moreof fresh air. Ward's is great for kids and group gatherings as it's basically a huge open playground: plenty of park space, playgrounds,beach, coffee shops, restaurants, cafes. If you want to rent bikes you'll have to go to the main part of the island, Centre Island, but it is easy to get across the whole island once you do. Ward's for me is much more enjoyable as it's less crowded and still has all the amenities.

Nice waterfront area to walk through. Be ware it can be quite a bit of walking if you're on foot…read more Some nice shady spots to sit and rest/picnic.

HTO Park is the usual route I take while I'm jogging in the Summer…read more In addition to being a lakeside park, the park has immaculate views of the Billy Bishop Airport. If anyone is in the area, they should visit the park near sunset time as the view is to die for! The sky turns red and you get the perfect view of the sun going down.

I loved this beach! Sand was nice and soft too!…read more I can't believe I haven't discovered this beach before, but I will definitely visit again!

I grew up in the Beaches. I already have an issue with the name of this listing well before I begin…read moremy review. The Beaches is what I'll always call my old neighbourhood. I grew up here until I graduated from high school and moved to Markham for my first stint of two. I have always known the Beaches to have more than one beach. This listing narrows it down to the area between Silver Birch and Lee Avenues. In this span, there are two beaches: Kew and Balmy. You still see these references scattered around the area. I went to Kew Beach Junior Public School. I walked past Balmy Beach Community School that was close to my high school. Balmy Beach Canoe Club has been there for at least a century. The name change to the Beach is still controversial. Sure, hyphenate Kew and Balmy, and you get a single beach. Um, no. For those who decided to focus on this ridiculous nonsense, how about focusing on something far more meaningful in the Beaches, like trying to solve the high volume of car accidents at Woodbine and Queen? How about dealing with the empty stores, including Ends, that used to be Tony's Variety, which still stands vacant after nearly two decades? I'm done letting off some steam. Now, back to business. I grew up a five-minute walk from the boardwalk and Lake Ontario. I grew up playing with the sand with my littlenpail and shovel set. I have walked countless times along the boardwalk. I did so to see the Victoria Day fireworks from the foot of Leuty Avenue (best view). I still remember walking with my friends as teenagers one summer and annoying people by blasting Bob Marley's "Get Up Stand Up" from my dinky Radio Shack pocket radio. I was recently back in my old neighbourhood. I took a chance to see if I could find a parking spot at around 4 pm on a warm Saturday. I ended up parking on Silver Birch Avenue. It's east of where I lived, but I wanted a change of pace. IYou can get away with street parking during the day. It does get busy, though. At night, you do need a parking permit to avoid a fine. I grew up seeing my dad renew and stick a new parking permit on his windshield. I also was forced to parallel-park the family car, which has served me well as an adult. Coming down to admire the sand, water, and boardwalk feels like home. There was a bench with a dedication plaque that I sat on, taking in the sun and breeze. I was sucking back a shake, and watching people cycle, walk, and jog along the path parallel to the boardwalk. Over the years, the boardwalk has gone through some restorative improvements. The wooden boards are in much better shape with no sign of rotting or feeling like you're about to fall through the cracks. Yay! It's a well-established neighbourhood. You get to enjoy the tall trees that have been there for decades and admiring how beautiful the surroundings are. It does look nicer these days. There are more receptacles for garbage and recycling. The Leuty Lifesaving Station, affectionately known as the Leuty, still endures. The water fountains have been upgraded. It's a cheerful, inviting place to hang out. It was nice soaking up everything while I was there. I managed to see an ice cream truck. The cheesy music signalling its arrival still reminds me of growing up here and wanting a treat. Some things never change. I should visit more often. I am glad that I did a couple of Saturdays ago. (179)

Great place for a picnic. Relatively less explode and so not that busy. We went on a Monday of a…read morelong weekend and there were very few people on the beach. There aren't any equipment or any apparatus on the beach itself, so you can just lay the carpet And relax. There are kayak rentals at some distance. There are public restrooms just as you enter the beach from the parking. The parking is free and there are decent number of spots, so there are a good chance that you will find one. Definitely recommend.

Located downtown, this mid sized beach is a great place to drop by if you're in need for some sand…read moreand water. It does get quite busy on the weekends so go early to snag both a parking spot and a spot on the beach. If you can, transit may be a better option. Enjoy the sand and water!

Beautiful islands, easily reachable by ferry from downtown Toronto…read more I love coming here by the earliest ferry when the weather is nice, and leaving before the crowds hit around 10-11am. Early morning, it's quiet and peaceful and all the birds are out singing. The beaches are also empty at that time, giving you plenty of breathing room to just sit and admire the beautiful waves and water. You could dip your toes too, but Lake Ontario is not that warm, heh. The sand dunes have eroded in recent months due to high water levels, but conservation efforts are taking place. And I know cormorants get a lot of hate, but they are magnificent birds. Watching them fish, and take off from the water is quite a sight. Please don't let this gem be ruined by the province's plan for a bigger airport. Protect our nature, appreciate it while we can, and leave it for future generations...

A must visit during the summer. Ferry is affordable. Amazing view. Plenty of activities. Beach is…read moreamazing. Something for everyone. I strongly recommend renting one of those Quad bikes.

pavilion is a bit of a weird word...more like a park, or playground, or just a nice place to relax…read more when the lake doesn't smell terrible its a great place to come and mellow out, watch people work out, or watch the traffic slowly crawl by. bring some food and a blanket and just watch the day waste away, in the summer time a couple of snack shops are open, ice cream and pizza pizza, if im not mistaken. the beach is a great place to catch a tan, or trees if you want to catch some shade, I would NOT recommend swimming in the lake under any circumstance. lots of parking but you have to pay for it, transit options is the 501 streetcar with a bit of walking, and lots of room even in the busiest of months. the bathrooms are sometimes in a poor state, and sometimes not open. a great place to spend the day at, ultimate relaxation. sunrise's and sunset's are absolutely gorgeous here, bring a camera to catch the views and colors.