Ashbridges Bay is a park, a marina, a natural habitat, a sports venue (softball) and one of Toronto's best places to be in the warmer seasons.

Named after Sarah Ashbridge, a Quaker widow and United Empire Loyalist from Philadelphia (who settled here in 1793, obtaining a Crown land grant in 1799 for a farm). <more history, click here>

Even as far back as the 1700s, the surrounding marshes in the bay and lower Don Valley surrounding this farm were very important habitat for waterfowl, including loons, wild geese, and wild swans.
OK, on with the tour...

As you head west on the Boardwalk, you eventually come to a winding turn which heads sharply to your left. This means you are going towards the park!

Within minutes, you will be able to see where the City of Toronto has placed thousands of huge boulders to protect the shore line from erosion. The view from the first point looking back towards the beach is tempting, and many people can be seen hanging around the shelter and tables there.But there is much more ahead...

All along the shoreline, you are treated to spectacular views, and you are very likely to spot ducks, loons or even swans.

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