Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009 - (Page 43)
East to The Beach One way to take in Toronto’s waterfront is to follow the Martin Goodman Trail, a 22-kilometre (13.6 mile) path that spans the lakeshore, designated for walkers, cyclists and skateboarders. Travelling east, past Harbourfront, the trail takes you through the Port Lands, an emerging area along the waterfront, with highlights that include Cherry Beach, a secluded rest stop, and Polson Pier, another type of refreshment area with bars, restaurants, a golf range, drive-in theatre, go carts and more. Further east, at the foot of Woodbine Avenue, you arrive at The Beach. The second-oldest beach to be developed by the Toronto Harbourfront Commission in 1932, it’s a favourite destination, wellknown for its casual atmosphere. Made up of three beaches — Woodbine, Kew and Balmy — linked by three kilometres (1.8 miles) of continuous boardwalk, it has an Olympic swimming and diving pool (free to the public), a number of beach volleyball courts and rental kiosks for sailboards and small boats. Up along the neighbourhood’s main street — Queen Street — there are blocks of unique shops, restaurants and bars. West to Port Credit Further west along the lakeshore is a different kind of island attraction, Ontario Place. This futuristic-looking lakeside park spans about 40 hectares (100 acres) and covers almost every water-themed amusement ride imaginable, including Wilderness Adventure, the world’s largest fully animated flume ride, and Soak City, a water park filled with water slides and a Hydrofuge. For those who prefer drier pursuits, there is the Cinesphere IMAX theatre and Molson Amphitheatre (which recently featured such headliners as Radiohead, Kanye West, John Mayer and Eric Clapton). West of Ontario Place, you’ll find one the most picturesque lakeside stops, Sunnyside Park, the oldest beach developed by the Toronto Harbourfront Commission. Today, this quiet stretch of sand still has hints of its 1920’s roots, including the Sunnyside-Gus Ryder Pool (built to accommodate 2,000 swimmers), the bathing pavilion, and the dance hall, Palais Royale. Venture a little further and stumble upon a charming lakeside town, Port Credit. Tucked into a pocket of land at the intersection of the Credit River and Lake Ontario, the small city feels like a California-style beach town. Nestled around the town’s numerous docks and marinas are a quaint collection of boutiques and cafés. The water defines this town, which plays host to more than a dozen festivals each year, most notably the Waterfront Festival, voted one of the best in the province. Photos: (Ontario Place) Amer Rao; (Port Credit) Vivi Loob TORONTO 2009 | 43
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009
Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009
Contents
Contributors
Welcome
Cityscapes
Toast of the Town
In the Night Garden
Gooooal!
Take a Moment
Faces of Toronto
Red Rocket
Past Perfection
Water Lust
The Artist’s City
Living the Green Dream
York Region and North Toronto
Mississauga Marvels
Vine Country
Discovery Walks
Neighbourhoods of Greater Toronto
Listings
Visitor Resources
2009 Event Calendar
Parting Shot
Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009
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