California, move over. T.O.’s got its own piece of shoreline paradise – a fact that’s easy to forget amidst the waterfront washout at City Hall. Toronto’s a great city on a Great Lake, riding a new wave of sand ‘n’ surf consciousness, and we’ve got the beaches with the Blue Flag eco seal of approval to prove it. There’s a sandy spot for every meandering and mood. Here’s our guide.
Marie Curtis Park East Beach
Sunnyside Beach
Hanlan’s Point Beach
Centre Island Beach
Ward’s Island Beach
Gibraltar Point Beach
Woodbine Beach
Cherry Beach
Kew-Balmy Beach
Rouge Beach
Bluffer’s Beach Park
All photos by Enzo DiMatteo