Best Beach in Oakville

"It features a sandy beach, picnic areas, walks, lookouts, a boat launch, and visitor dock. The water quality is good, and it's shallower than most other city beaches.The Scarborough Bluffs provide a dramatic backdrop to beach. These towering 20-story white cliffs cover 20-kilometres of Toronto's eastern waterfront, which makes a day trip to Bluffer’s Beach a memorable experience."

"Get your swim on at Bluffer’s Park Beach this summer, located right by the Scarborough Bluffs. From sunbathing and swimming, to fishing, to picnic areas and more — it’s the perfect place to unwind for a few hours. Don’t forget your sunscreen!"

"Bluffer's Park is one of the best places to see Lake Ontario's famous Scarborough Bluffs. This large waterfront park is a delightful escape from the city. Home to another of the best beaches in Toronto, the park is aquatic-focused."

"Woodbine Beach is a 15.2-hectare park in the Beach neighbourhood with clean sand and grassy areas that is popular with beach volleyball players, health buffs working out on outdoor fitness equipment, and families strolling along the seemingly endless boardwalk. It is the entry point for 3 km of glorious beachfront that runs eastward towards the edge of Scarborough. It is adjacent to the Donald D. Summerville Outdoor Olympic Pool and has a wheelchair-accessible plastic boardwalk that allows access to the edge of the water."

"A perfect spot for swimming, the gorgeous Woodbine beach is located close to the Kew-Balmy beach and has a wide range of activities for you to try!. In addition to the powder-white sand and soothing waves, you also have access to a playground, beach volleyball courts, Martin Goodman trails and Ashbridges Bay, and a bathing station with a patio with changing rooms too!. If it’s a beach outing you’re looking for, this is surely one of the best beaches near Toronto, Canada!"

"Although technically different beaches, I group these three together based on their close proximity. Woodbine is the city's best spot for beach volleyball and people-watching. Kew takes some of the overflow and rewards those looking for a more serene experience, while Balmy is the quietest of the three, and thus ideal for those seeking seclusion."

"Nestled between the stunning Sunnyside Bathing Pavilion and the serene Humber River, Sunnyside beach is famous for paddling, canoeing, kayaking, and sunbathing. One of the largest public pools of the city, known as Gus Ryder Pool, can be found at this beach along with the famous Sunnyside Café that offers a panoramic view around and a vast lakefront patio. Suggested Read:Canada In September: Your Personal Guide For A Tour Down The Best Experiences"

"Located between the Humber River and Sunnyside Bathing Pavilion, this long, narrow beach has been a city-wide destination since the 1890s. Sunnyside is protected by an offshore break wall which helps control erosion and provides calm water for rowers and paddlers.It has an amazing boardwalk and waterfront trail and sunrise and sunset at Sunnyside are magical."

"Check the water report before you decide to swim at Sunnyside (it can be iffy at times), but if you want a sparse area to spread out, this may be the beach for you. Sunnyside doesn’t get as packed as other beaches in the area and is great for reading a book, listening to the water, or taking a beach nap."

"Known best for its clothing optional area, Hanlan's Point also has a side for the less adventurous, even if it's generally far less populated than its nude-friendly neighbour. This is surely the most fun beach in Toronto, with some of the best sand around. People have flocked to Sunnyside to swim for well over a century."

"If you’re a GTA native or have been living in the area for a while, you probably know that Hanlan’s Point has a secret: there’s a nude section to this beach. But, if you don’t feel like bearing that post-quarantine body quite yet, there’s also a large expanse of beach that requires bathing suits."

"There are beaches on the island but know in advance that Hanlan’s Beach is a nude beach. You can catch a ferry to and from the island."

"Enjoy the pink umbrellas in all their cuteness at Sugar Beach. It’s definitely prettier (and warmer lolz) during the spring and summer, but you can come here all year-round if you want to. It would even be cute in the snow and make for some unique shots, if you’re looking for Toronto winter photo spots!"

"It is somehow is super relaxing and quiet while also being in the middle of a bustling waterfront. Sugar Beach has white sand and cute pink beach umbrellas with white wooden chairs that are very instagrammable. However, seating is limited so you might want to bring your own towel to lie on just in case!"

"Why You Need To Go: With white sandy shores and pretty pink umbrellas, you'll feel like you're in a 1950s paradise here."

"What was once the Gibraltar Beach Sand Dunes is now a nice stretch of sandy shores between Centre Island and Hanlan’s Point on the Toronto Islands. This Blue Flag-certified beach is under the radar and is accessible from the main ferry to Centre Island or the Hanlan’s Point Ferry at the docks. The islands are actually connected, so you can walk from one to the other."

"Ward’s Island Beach is one of several beaches on the Toronto Islands along with Centre Island Beach, Hanlan’s Point Beach and Gibraltar Point Beach. A short ferry ride from downtown Toronto, you can find this scenic beach on the southeastern shore of Toronto Island Park and because it’s set away from most of the action of other parts of the island and a more residential area, it tends to be a bit quieter. The water here is mostly calm and shallow making it good for swimming, and there is a volleyball net for beach volleyball fans and a disc golf course nearby."

"Ward’s Island is located on the Toronto Islands where you need to take a ferry to get to it. Ward’s Beach is on the eastern side of the island and is a little more removed and quieter than the other beaches the Island offers. This Blue Flag Certified beach has some nice views and a cafe nearby."

"Ward’s Island Beach is a beautiful hidden gem with calm and clear waters. Take Ward’s Island ferry to get to the beach. Where: Located on the shores of Lake Ontario on Toronto Islands, Toronto"

"In the farthest southwest corner of Toronto you will find Marie Curtis Park. This Park is a great destination for a day of fun with family and friends.Throughout this park you can find an abundance of wildlife and native plants. There is a playground, wading pool, public swimming beach, dog off-leash area, picnic spots, and walking trails including a connection to the Waterfront Trail."

"West end beach-goers can make their way to Marie Curtis Beach Park at the farthest southwest corner of Toronto. In addition to swimming, visitors can also make use of walking trails (including a connection to the Waterfront Trail), picnic spots, an off-leash dog area and for the younger set, a playground and wading pool. Continue to 9 of 9 below."

"Marie Curtis Beach is a neighborhood beach that’s located off-the-path at the end of a residential street and attracts a local crowd. It’s near the Toronto-Mississauga border at the end of the Queen Streetcar line and, pay attention here, it is not safe for swimming. Why visit it then, you may ask?"

"Specializing in soft serve ice cream smothered in toppings like cookie crumbs, sprinkles and nuts, La Diperie, which has three locations in the city (Queen St., Bay St., and the Danforth) also sells a handful of creative ice cream bars. Some of these include a cheesecake Oreo dip pressed with Smarties, and a chocolate dipped bar coated in coconut flakes. La Diperie also sells four vegan-friendly ice cream bars in vanilla, chocolate, mango and raspberry flavours."

"717 Bay St, 1-877-599-4438 // 372 Danforth Ave, 416-901-7130 // 3264 Yonge St, 647-461-8542. La Diperie is a playful ice cream parlour concept from Montreal. In Toronto, La Diperie now has three ice cream shops located on Bay Street, Danforth Avenue and Yonge Street."

"This Montreal import has made a frosty business from giving soft-serve seekers almost too many choices. In store they have 30 dips in funky flavours like lemonade and pistachio. Their toppings game is strong, too."

"Every made-from-scratch donut at VON Doughnuts has jam, filling, custard or icing. House favorites include the sangria, peanut butter jelly time and caramel salt ‘n’ pepa. Get them while they’re hot because they usually sell out long before 6pm."

"Location: 713 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 1L2Hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Saturday open between 10 am and 6 pm.Price: 1/2 dozen for $17.10, full dozen for $29.95. Specialty donuts are slightly more expensive as are the kabobs."

"McMaster Museum of Art isn’t just another university art gallery – it’s home to over 6,000 creative works and cultural artifacts. Opening to the public in 1994, the McMaster Museum of Art has proved time and time again to be a space of importance in the Hamilton arts community. The public programs at the museum change regularly, offering visitors a plethora of historical, modern and contemporary art to view."

"DescriptionThe McMaster Museum of Art is a non-profit public art gallery at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. The museum is located in the centre of the campus, attached to Mills Memorial Library and close to the McMaster University Student Centre. Phone: +1 905-525-9140 ext. 23081Web: https://museum.mcmaster.ca"

"Elizabeth Doxtater, Where the Water Never Freezes|Courtesy of McMaster Museum of Art. What’s a university without an art gallery?. After opening to the public in 1994, the McMaster Museum of Art has served as a creative home to a significant collection of 6,000 works at McMaster University."

"Stay aboard for the full two-hour tour, or if you're itching to tackle Toronto , hop off at one of the 21 stops, which include many of Toronto's top attractions, such as the CN Tower, the Eaton Centre, Art Gallery of Ontario, Casa Loma and the Royal Ontario Museum. Consult with the guides for optimum planning and when the busses will be stopping at certain locations. Don't miss the boat tour at the Harbourfront, which is included in your ticket."

"The AGO is hard to miss: the monumental glass and titanium facade designed by Toronto native son Frank Gehry hovering over the main building…"

"GENERAL VIBE: Flowery, Colourful, Nature-y, OvergrownBEST SEASONS TO SHOOT IN:  All 4, Especially WinterHIGHLIGHT FEATURES:  Greenhouse, Cool PlantsTHOUGHTS:  If you’re wanting your photos to happen during the winter but don’t want a winter vibe, you absolutely can’t go wrong with shooting indoors at the Royal Botanical Gardens, particularly the Mediterranean Room. This spot is essentially just a big glass greenhouse which means it’ll be perfect for getting the beauty of plants and greenery in your photos without having to freeze your tooshies off outside. There is a small fee of about $25 to shoot here, but in my experience, it’s been worth it every single time."

"Of all the attractions in Hamilton, a visit to the largest Botanical Garden in Canada, the Royal Botanical Gardens, is a must. Boasting over 77 kilometers of nature trails, across 300 acres of land, the Royal Botanical Gardens includes 5 cultivated gardens and over 312,000 individual plants – it is no surprise why. It provides an unforgettable experience where you can witness over 2400 plant species flourish and bloom."

"The RBG is another popular wedding venue that can also be booked for engagement photos. The property features an outdoor garden, pond and lot’s of greenery. There’s also an indoor greenhouse that is beautiful year round."