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 Beach (or Beaches, depending your point of view) enjoys a high profile in Toronto’s Real Estate market, and properties here enjoy a substantial “location” premium. The avenues are mostly lined with semi-detached and larger Victorian, Edwardian homes from the around 1900 and the 1920s. There are also a good number of newer luxury homes. There are also low-rise apartment buildings and row-houses; fortunately there are limits of the height of buildings in the community.
There are still many thriving businesses on Queen Street East and Kingston Road, many of them independent niche stores, a lot of cafés and fine restaurants. There are some good entertainment spots as well. Look for spotlighted businesses throughout our site.
There are several parks in the area - and lovely parkland along the beach and boardwalk. You can see many lovely pictures of the parks in the area in the Beach Tour.
Finally there are the Beachers themselves. People like living here – and it shows. There is a wonderful small town atmosphere that surfaces on warm days, cool nights and during events like the Beaches International Jazz Festival or the Beaches Lion’s Easter Parade.
Whether you live here, or just like to visit – you are welcome to join our community and engage with your neighbours – real or virtual.
Enjoy!