Things to do
Woodbine Beach Park
Don’t miss out on this vast, sandy shoreline where you can swim, sunbathe or play beach volley. The calm waters make it ideal for paddleboarding, kayaking or enjoying the vibrant bench-lined boardwalk connecting to Ashbridges Bay and the Martin Goodman trails.
Queen Street East Shopping
Shop the many locally-owned boutiques with indie creators and stores that make this neighbourhood stand out. Get great finds of imported art, home décor, books, clothing, giftware and more.
Glen Stewart Ravine
A serene urban escape of lush foliage, the elevated boardwalk lets visitors marvel at the ravines that intertwine with the path and a babbling creek. Home to the rare red oak tree and local wildlife, this biodiverse haven is a must-visit for nature lovers.
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Kew Gardens Park
Kew Gardens Toronto is a beloved park for summer activities like tennis and baseball, and its family-friendly wading pool. It also hosts the annual Beaches International Jazz Festival. During the winter, it transforms into a family-fun skating rink.
Restaurants
The Eastside Social is a nautical-themed restaurant with impressive dishes, a remarkable blend of flavours and top-notch service. Their oysters alone draw people from far and wide.
The Gull & Firkin is a popular pub with hearty meals, a wide range of beers and a great warm-weather patio with live music.
Buds Coffee is a local favourite for pairing their coffee needs with sweet indulgences. It has a small patio or indoor bar where patrons can perch and watch the pedestrian traffic outside.
Goods & Provisions gives a cozy vibe with monochrome photographs and surprising menu items that you wouldn’t expect in this tavern-like neighbourhood favourite.
Events
The Beaches International Jazz Festival, a regular July event, features over 50 bands performing jazz and other music styles. It also features a vibrant community spirit, workshops and more.
Winter Stations is a design competition started in 2014. In it, the famous Beaches lifeguard stations are reimagined as art pieces.
Don’t miss out on visiting the Beaches neighbourhood in Toronto for multi-season festivals, impressive shopping and dining, sun-filled patios and lots of beach-day fun.
