This beach is pretty awesome if you want to get in some sun and have some space for activities on…read morethe beach. The beach is really long and has a lot of space. There's sand, there's grass and there's a few pavilions nearby that serve food. When the time is right the beach can look crowded but is never too crowded with the length of this place. I love coming here to play some beach volleyball. If you're ever short people you can always find some people wanting to jump in for a game. We've found some pretty awesome, friendly and somewhat decent players sitting along the beach looking for a game to jump into. Everyone's pretty respectful when they jump into a game trying to determine what they shouldn't do. I've never gone swimming in the water but then again I wouldn't really going swimming in either of the lakes in the Niagara region. If you're looking to play some soccer or football you can spread out around the beach and you're guaranteed space. There are a lot of families around so be on some decent behavior. Now to some of the bad in the area. I've never had to park here but it looks like it could be a nightmare. If you don't absolutely have to park here I sure park here, otherwise you might want to park elsewhere as trying to get in and out of here can be a pain. I was dropped off on numerous occasions on a busy summer and it looked like rush hour traffic trying to get out. Depending on the breeze the area stinks but I guess that's what happens when you're close to the sewage plant. I haven't tried any of the restaurants nearby but you should definitely stock up on supplies and sunscreen if you plan an afternoon here. I'll be back for another game of pickup soon! PS - To some of you guys, the speedo was never a good look :)

This review is for the restaurant, Boardwalk Pub…read more We came here because it was recommended to us by our hotel concierge since we wanted to see what Canadian "beaches" had to offer. We entered through the front doors facing the parking lot which was misleading because it looked like a poorly kept McDonald's. We made our way towards the Pub itself and were seated right away outside on the patio. They were undergoing some construction (as the rest of Toronto City) and had to sit through some noise and dust. The owner/manager apologized for it though. What he SHOULD have apologized for was the waiter's SLOW SLOW SLOW service!!! it was around 2 p.m. when we arrived and there were some people there just lounging around and hanging out. We didn't expect lightening fast service since we too were hanging out, but it became unreasonable when we had to wait about 15 minutes for our beverages (including water) and then had to wait another 45 minutes for our food to arrive! Our waiter paid more attention to his buddy patrons than us and took him extra long to finally get our check to us. The food was pretty good. the nachos are presented on a flat baking sheet (which is a little off putting to the eye, but completely functional for toppings). The pizza was good and our friend who had the halibut sandwich also said that was good. The location is great and the patio is the perfect atmosphere on a lazy weekend. I just wish the service was better.

One of the best beaches in the city, It's huge, it's clean,…read morethere are alot of things you can do You can always find parking space, There are some food options on premises, Always nicely patrolled and security/police are everywhere It's the Beach to go to!

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

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!

This park is beautiful all season long! We are fortunate to live close enough to bike there during…read morewarmer months and spend time skating on the pond and the river when it freezes over in the colder months. The parking lot here isn't huge so it can get busy but if you are able to find parking in one of the nearby streets and stroll down, you are in for a real treat. There is always wild life to observe and pedestrian friendly path that will make you want to keep on walking! A bridge at the end of the parking lot will take you over to the Pickering side where the waterfront trail continues well into the Durham region with expansive waterview most of the way. Definitely a great place to visit for some quiet time!

Started biking from Morningside and Ellesmere all the way to Rouge Beach Park via Port Union…read moreWaterfront trail. The scenic view is superb. You feel like you are far away from Toronto City. Came here on weekdays for less crowd. Lots of people in the beach, you can do picnic , swimming, biking, jogging or just relax and enjoy the view.

A beautiful beach where I 100% want to gatekeep lol. It is a very well maintained beach with soft…read moreand clean sand, and shallow waters. I love that it is not too busy on weekday :) There are life guards on duty, ice cream truck on site, and plentiful parking within walking distance!

My dear friend and I decided to meet for our birthdays (belated for her and early for me) on…read moreSaturday at a patio in Oshawa. Afterwards, we wanted a place to open up our gifts and hang out some more. What do two people who grew up in the Beaches go? We hit the closest beach, which was Lakeview Park Beach. This beach doesn't take long to get to. It's basically off highway 401 and straight south for a few minutes. It has a large park, a lovely beach, and is next door to Oshawa Museum. There are a few parking lots here. We went into the farthest one and had no problem nabbing a couple of spots. Parking is free. My car straddled a speed bump. It was a first for me! It was fairly busy when we got there before 6 pm. We managed to find a cute area with wooden benches. There were folks taking professional photos, kids going into the water for a swim, and more. We opened up our presents with a sandy beach with ripples in the water as our backdrop. Pretty good! I felt relaxed and happy, as I typically am at a beach, but even more with a good friend. We chatted and watched more kids go into the water to swim. There is some sort of incineration facility by the pier. It's not exactly horrific, but it did look odd at a beach. At around 6:30 pm, a woman on a megaphone indicated that there was no lifeguard on duty. We still saw kids go into the water. The pier has a lighthouse. It looked cute. We didn't walk down there, but we want to when we're not hauling gifts. The splash pad is amazing. It looks new. There's a huge, clear container that slowly tips thanks to gravity, dumps the water out, hits a large plate, and water splashes on everyone around it. It was so fun to watch that we both stood there watching the whole thing a few times, vowing to return one evening at 10 pm to partake in this fun. Adult splash pad? Yes, please! We walked along the cement path for a bit to check out everything. The path is no boardwalk, but it was pleasant and sure beats walking on sand for the entire duration. We both didn't know that this park existed until my friend did a search. The trees have huge trunks diameter-wise, so they've been around and it was lovely see see them. I am grateful for the find. It was lovely chatting in-person with her after a year of physically distancing ourselves during a pandemic. Miracles happen and yesterday felt like one at this wonderful gem of a beach. (253)

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.

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.

Bluffer's is very close to where I live and it's a lovely place to visit during summer! Funny story…read moreis my first visit here was actually in winter when ut was covered in ice and drizzling. Not a great spot for sunsets though but the view is spectacular!

This is a wide and long beach south of Scarborough on the eastern suburbs of Toronto…read more Parking during daytime weekday hours was free when we went. There were lifeguards on boats watching swimmers and there were a few concessions on the beach. There was a kayak and canoe rental place close to the main parking lot. A great place to relax and get away...