The neighbourhood
A closer look.
Nestled along the eastern shoreline of Lake Ontario, The Beaches offers something rare for a busy professional: real decompression time built into daily life. The boardwalk. The sand. A morning run along the Martin Goodman Trail before the workday even starts.
Families choose The Beaches for the schools — consistently high-performing, with strong parental involvement. It suits people who want their limited free time to actually feel restorative, not like one more thing to manage.
Points of interest
Where locals spend their time.
Lakefront · 4km
The Boardwalk
Sandy Lake Ontario shoreline connecting Woodbine, Kew, Balmy, and Silver Birch beaches.
Park · Community
Kew Gardens
The neighbourhood's main park — summer Jazz Festival, picnic space, one of the best public gardens in the east end.
Trail · 56km
Martin Goodman Trail
The lakefront trail connecting the city east to west — a genuine before-work or after-work reset.
Top Rated School
Kew Beach Junior Public School
Consistently one of the highest-performing public schools in Toronto's east end.
Street · Shopping
Queen Street East
Independent restaurants, bistros, pubs, and boutique shops — quick to grab dinner without a big detour.
Annual Festival
Beaches Jazz Festival
One of Canada's largest free jazz festivals, every July — an easy way to unwind without leaving the neighbourhood.
Average prices · 2025–2026
What to expect from the market.
Prices reflect recent market activity and will vary by street and condition. Contact Steven for a current assessment.
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