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The Beaches

167 Wineva Ave. | At Queen St. E., Toronto, Ontario M4E 2T5, Canada
416-694-3702
Ranked #25 of 227 attractions in Toronto
4.5 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Description: Undiscovered by tourists, this quaint neighborhood is home to an academic crowd and contains trendy antique stores and restaurants.
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Toronto, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This is one part ofToronto you must now miss even though it is a little far from downtown...it is like a small village with restaurants and shops and is like going outside of Toronto...absolutely one of the best places to go and miles of beaches. Washrooms available. Wonderful Starbucks and gift store....do not miss going here More

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33 reviews 33 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

with lots of original houses and old neighbourhood feel. I envy the people who live here because it is beautiful in every season. More

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Toronto
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Friendly places for dog lovers and unique shops for gifts or your day to day needs. More

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Toronto, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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There is nothing more to say! Queen Street East (THE BEACH) is a fantastic, safe area to explore! Ashbridges Bay, look for the Iron Tree and Sundial ... find the Nature Trail path that takes you through the Ravine from Kingston Road, down to Queen Street...you'd never know it was there unless you lived here, and I'm telling you what... More

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Toronto, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

what a great place to visit, many varieties of restaurants, lots of little shops, and fantastic atmosphere. More

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Toronto, Canada
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Not a good place to visit anymore-too many condos,no character left in the area-just bland,boring. More

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See 36 more reviews by mary11mary for Toronto
Toronto, Canada
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80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The ambience is worth the trip. Lots to see with shops, restaurants and a boardwalk along the lake. More

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Toronto, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Has some cool art venues and neighbourhoods. Great tight knit community. More

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Barrie, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

great area of Toronto to visit. Nice walks along the board walk, great little shops and restaurants to visit. Really nice atmosphere. You have to explore and enjoy! More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Very beautiful but I feel like it is a little over done now and because it is 'The beaches' everything is over priced and a little but snobby. Still worth a look though. More

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