Best Beach in Markham

"Bluffer’s Beach is about a half hour drive east of Toronto, located at the bottom of the Scarborough Bluffs. Bluffer’s beach has a nice sandy beach that leads to sparkling blue waters that are Blue Flag certified. There are also picnic spaces, so make sure to bring some snacks!"

"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 Beach has a wide variety of available facilities and activities including marinas, parklands, swimming, fishing, and picnic areas. You can also enjoy the geographical feature “the bluffs.”. Parking is available."

"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."

"Located at the foot of Woodbine Avenue, this beach straddles Beaches Park, Woodbine Beach Park, and Ashbridge’s Bay Park. It is by far Toronto's busiest beach. Picnic areas, a full-service restaurant, a beach volleyball, concession and ample parking at Ashbridge’s Bay Park are key amenities."

"Woodbine Beach is a popular 15.2 hectare, broad and beautiful curve of sand and one of the city’s best gateways to the Lake Ontario shoreline. Woodbine Beach is a popular spot for picnics, sunbathing and swimming. It is also the site of annual fireworks on Victoria Day, and Canada Day."

"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."

"A beautiful yet desolate beach that has long been a recreation point for Torontonians, in fact its where Babe Ruth hit his first professional home-run. This is also Toronto’s only clothing-optional beach. Where: Located on the shores of Lake Ontario on Toronto Islands, Toronto"

"Probably best known for its “clothing optional” section, don’t let that scare you away from this beach. Hanlan’s Point Beach is perfect for your next getaway. Located on Toronto Island, you’ll have to take a short ferry ride to get there."

"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."

"A post shared by Nissa Mounichy (@nissavirginie) on Apr 24, 2019 at 3:45pm PDT. This sweet spot is known for its white Muskoka chairs, pink umbrellas, and amazing skyline views. Definitely worthy of an Instagram selfie this spring."

"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."

"Located on the southeastern shore of Toronto Island Park away from major park facilities and activity areas, this is one of the quietest beaches on the Island. Ward's Beach is sheltered a bit by the Leslie Split, so its calm water is ideal for swimming. There is usually enough wind here for kites and wind boards, though."

"Image Source Located on the southeastern corner of Toronto Island Park, this stunning beach is away from the crowded places and offers peace like no other!. Looking for some nice beaches near Toronto?. This is surely the one to pick when you wish to relax and unwind with your loved ones on a serene beach."

"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"

"The beach is located on the southern shore of Toronto Island Park, in an area also known as “Manitou Beach”. Centre Island Beach has very calm, shallow, and slightly warm waters because the rock breakwater was built to provide a barrier from the open lake. This beach is an ideal place for the entire family to go for a walk, swim, relax, picnic, and enjoy the scenery."

"Also located on Toronto Island, Centre Island Beach is commonly referred to as “Manitou Beach” after the Algonquin tribes that originally settled there. The beach has a rock wall that keeps larger waves out, while its relatively shallow waters can often bring warmer temperatures."

"You have to take a ferry to get to Centre Island, but it’s a mere 15-minute boat ride from downtown making it a great and close escape. Despite being close to the city, Centre Island feels like it’s a world away and brings all the beach vibes with it."

"Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly brunch in Toronto or an afternoon of pub grub, this Liberty Village patio in Big Rock Brewery is sure to please all. We enjoy hitting up this modern-day brewpub and BBQ joint for weekend brunch where the kids are happy to dig into carrot cake pancakes while I sip on a beer flight or their pineapple gin Radler and dive into a scotch egg breakfast. With a pie shop and bottle shop on-site, don’t forget to stock up on items to enjoy at home!"

"As the self-proclaimed “smallest brewery in Toronto,” Laylow produces an impressive range of beers in its west-end space, like the pink-hued Lightworks, a refreshing Belgian wit inspired by the Trinidadian drink, Sorrel and its chocolaty flagship stout, Black on Both Sides, named after the Mos Def album. If you need something delicious to soak up the booze, order chef Young Animal’s doubles, where the chickpeas are perfectly stewed and the baras is fluffy."

"Whether you prefer fruit or vegetables, there are lots of places to grab a freshly made smoothie in Toronto. Establishments across the city are making delicious blends with unique and tasty flavour combinations and energizing proteins. Here are the best smoothies in Toronto."

"This spa is technically located in Markham, Ontario but it’s only a short drive north of Toronto and definitely deserves a visit. I visited Go Place a year ago when they first opened and the space itself was massive with 68,000 square feet of treatment rooms, lounging areas, an in-house restaurant, jacuzzi, multiple saunas and steam room. The main selling point for me was how it stays open 24/7 all year round with no time limit of how long you can stay."

"This restaurant gets its name from the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, a holy place for the Muslims, is among the best North Indian and Pakistani restaurants in the Danforth region in Toronto. Though it serves Pakistani and other Indian dishes, this food joint is Bangladeshi owned. This place also features a big portray of Kaba in Mecca, the Muslim holy praying region."