Best Beach in Mississauga

"Image Source The majestic and extraordinary bluffs at the sides make for a perfect backdrop adding more scenic vibes to the Bluffer’s Park beach. While hiking and biking are some of the common activities enjoyed by both locals and tourists alike, the breathtaking views around cannot be compared to any other beach around for sure. Pack a picnic for the day as the facilities include wash rooms, changing rooms, and drinking fountains at one of the most beautiful beaches near Toronto!"

"If you want to combine a day of hiking and swimming, head to Bluffers Beach Park beneath the stunning Scarborough Bluffs on Brimley Road. This Blue Flag-certified beach boasts gorgeous views, a marina, pic-nic areas and, of course, soft sands you’ll want to run on. The famous Bluffs were formed by the erosion of packed clay and are a 5,000-year-old escarpment, so bring your camera and post photos for cultural bragging rights."

"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."

"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."

"The beach is located in the neighbourhood called “The Beaches”. The Beaches are in the city’s east end – and it’s actually exactly where we lived for the better part of 2017 when we lived in Toronto!. Woodbine Beach is a massive (and massively popular) sandy and rocky beach with access to swim in Lake Ontario."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, you can’t swim at Sugar Beach, but it’s a great spot to spend the day relaxing outside. With pink umbrellas and white wooden chairs, Sugar Beach has a whole vibe that simply screams summertime!"

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

"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."

"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."

"*NOTE: Centreville Amusement Park and Far Enough Farm are closed in summer 2020. A day on Centre Island is a must for your summer bucket list. The beach is small but clean, with shallow water and a sandy floor—perfect for young children."

"One of Etobicoke’s greatest highlights is the lovely Marie Curtis Park East Beach, which connects to the Waterfront Trail and multiple walking trails and is adjacent to a small park. One of the few beaches in North America named after a female community leader (Marie Curtis was a favoured small-village mayor in the GTA), this beach boasts a beautiful shorefront that is perfect for watching the sunset. Blue Flag designation: No Facilities: splash pad, wading pool (closed), playground (closed), off-leash dog area, picnic areas, washrooms, parking lot, lifeguardsAddress: At Lakeshore Rd."

"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?"

"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."

"This Euro-style coffee house in downtown’s King Street East serves coffee sourced from local roasters: Vintage Coffee Roaster, Signal Coffee Co, and Relay Coffee. You can also find light breakfast and lunch, hot pressed sandwiches, sweets, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options and specialty Dutch treats. Sip on this: Pair the Smokey Caramel Latte (chocolatey espresso by Vintage Coffee Roasters with hickory smoke and caramel syrup) with The Big Dutch hot pressed sandwich topped with beef croquettes, a fried egg and gouda cheese on rye."

"Double smoked ham, spiced gouda, and a fried egg are hot pressed on multi-grain rye for $4.50 at this Dutch-inspired cafe. Besides their breakfast tosti, they also offer a yogurt parfait and protein-filled granola bites for a lighter option. Address: 312 King Street East, Hamilton"

"With large farmhouse tables, vintage leather booths and wooden chairs, and thriving bird’s of paradise plants, Balzac’s Coffee is the ultimate zen spot to catch up with a friend, spend the day working away or meet that cutie off tinder in real life hoping their profile picture is accurate… On top of all of that, if you’ve got a thing for floors, the tiles present a great opportunity to take a good shoe selfie"

"Balzac’s Coffee(43 Hanna Ave #123) is one of the best coffee shops in Toronto, and definitely my favorite in Liberty Village. There’s no need to stop by the local Tim Hortons, Starbucks, or other chains when there’s a Balzac’s in the neighborhood. The owner opened the very first Balzac’s Coffee over 25 years ago in Stratford, Ontario."

"Duck confit, moules, bouillabaisse, venison, bone marrow, foie gras… the menu at Le Select in the Fashion District is impressive with prices to match. The decor is classy yet casual and the wine list is astoundingly long. Aim for the patio in summer."

"If you’re craving some great French food then this is the place to visit. Le Select Bistro uses organic fruits and vegetables with its recipes. Their meat includes grass-fed beef and sustainable seafood."

"No alleyway has ever been more charming than the one at Lapinou, with its string lights, lanterns, and wrought iron, padded seating. The French neobistro — a term for trendy, modern Parisian wine bars — has reached Toronto here, where the menu pulls in global influences in dishes such as beef tartare with green peppercorn, foie gras, and fennel cracker, or squash fritters with spinach, coconut, and curry leaf."

"On Sundays, this new restaurant hosts brunch with a menu that’s always changing, and a half-price wine and champagne offering. Shared plates range from Brioche and Mulberries to house-made Ham and Truffle Celery Remoulade, and indulgent mains include Smoked Eel, Duck Confit, and Mushroom Chittara."

"With its checkerboard floors, chalkboard menus and white tablecloths, everything about Le Paradis suggests Parisian bistro. The menu of this restaurant in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood is classic bistro, too. Start with a bowl of Prince Edward Island mussels steamed with white wine, garlic and shallots."

"Brasserie, Bistro, Fine Dining, French, Extensive Wine List, Restaurant With Wifi Internet, Restaurant With Bar. eatery cooks a vegetarian menu for 11$ to 25$. Come experience their casual and upscale atmosphere."

"Brunch it up with the delicious eats available at this outdoor spot. They have all the signature breakfast items you could dream of, from eggs benny to French toast to vegan options. Plus, a ton of cocktails available too."

"Animal Liberation Kitchen is a little vegan restaurant with a few seats that operates mostly for takeout. They have tons of delicious plant-based meals, including the kimchi mac n cheese (pictured above and highly recommend!), BBQ pulled jackfruit burger, spiced chickpea mashed avocado sandwich, and a poke bowl. They’ve also got croissants: plain, almond, hazelnut chocolate, and croissant sandwiches with Just Egg."