The Beaches, Toronto

Name: The Beaches
Address: Toronto, Canada

#562 among attractions in Toronto

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Facts and practical information

The Beaches is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is so named because of its four beaches situated on Lake Ontario. It is located east of downtown within the "Old" City of Toronto. The approximate boundaries of the neighbourhood are from Victoria Park Avenue on the east to Kingston Road on the north, along Dundas Street to Coxwell Avenue on the west, south to Lake Ontario. The Beaches is part of the east-central district of Toronto. ()

Coordinates: 43°40'2"N, 79°17'50"W

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East End (The Beaches)Toronto Canada

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Day trips

The Beaches – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Toronto Hunt Club, Ashbridge's Bay, Kew Gardens, Beach Hebrew Institute.

1.6 miNE
Golf
Toronto Hunt Club, Toronto
41 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Toronto, Canada, lies the esteemed Toronto Hunt Club, an oasis for golf enthusiasts and a testament to the enduring appeal of the sport. This prestigious golf course offers a serene escape from the urban landscape, providing members...
0.9 miSW
Park
Ashbridge's Bay, Toronto
22 min walk • Ashbridges Bay is a bay and park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located along Lake Shore Boulevard next to Woodbine Beach in the Beaches. The Martin Goodman Trail and boardwalk run through the park along the bay. The boardwalk runs 3 kilometres from Ashbridges Bay in the west to the R. C.
~570 ftNW
Park for baseball, tennis and skating
Kew Gardens, Toronto
3 min walk • Kew Gardens is a large park in The Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The park stretches from Queen Street East to Lake Ontario at Kew Beach. The park began as a private 20.7-acre farm owned by Joseph Williams in the 1850s.
~1370 ftNW
Synagogue
Beach Hebrew Institute, Toronto
7 min walk • The Beach Hebrew Institute is a synagogue in The Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1919 as an Orthodox Jewish congregation, the members purchased their current building—a former church—in 1920, and renovated it in 1926.
0.8 miNW
Cemetery
St. John's Norway Cemetery, Toronto
21 min walk • St. John's Norway Cemetery and Crematorium is an historic cemetery in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located at the intersection of Kingston Road and Woodbine Avenue in the east end of the city just northwest of The Beaches neighbourhood.
0.6 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Fox Theatre, Toronto
16 min walk • The Fox Theatre is a cinema in the Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario at the intersection of Queen Street and Beech Avenue. It has operated since 1914.
~740 ftN
Memorial
Dr. William D. Young Memorial, Toronto
4 min walk • The Dr. William D. Young Memorial is a drinking fountain and memorial that was erected on the eastern border of Kew Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in August 1920 by residents of the Beaches neighbourhood. The memorial was dedicated to Dr. William D.
0.7 miNE
Church
Church of St. Aidan, Toronto
18 min walk • The Church of St. Aidan is an Anglican church in The Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The church has about 400 members, and approximately 150 people attend on any Sunday. The current priest-in-charge is the Rev. Lucy Reid. The church's history begins with Pastor H.
0.6 miSW
Beach
Woodbine Beach, Toronto
17 min walk • Woodbine Beach is the largest of the four beaches in the Beaches in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Located along Lake Shore Boulevard at the foot of Woodbine Avenue, it is next to Ashbridge's Bay and Kew-Balmy Beach.
0.8 miNE
Tudor Revival architecture
George Davis House, Toronto
22 min walk • The George Davis House, is a house in Toronto, Ontario built in 1919 and designated as a Toronto Heritage Property on September 30, 2004.
1.1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Upper Beaches, Toronto
27 min walk • The Upper Beaches is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is directly north of the Beaches area. It stretches from Coxwell Avenue in the west to Victoria Park in the east.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Beaches?

Nearby attractions include Kew Gardens, Toronto (3 min walk), Dr. William D. Young Memorial, Toronto (4 min walk), Beach Hebrew Institute, Toronto (7 min walk), Woodbine Beach, Toronto (17 min walk).

How to get to The Beaches by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Beaches:

Tram

Bellefair Avenue • Lines: 501, 501;301 (7 min walk)
Wineva Avenue • Lines: 501, 501;301 (7 min walk)

Bus

Bellefair Avenue • Lines: 404 (7 min walk)
Queen Street East • Lines: 404 (7 min walk)