The Beaches neighbourhood guide
The Beaches is Toronto's lakefront village: a boardwalk, an Olympic pool, tennis courts and a Queen Street of patios, all fronted by detached and semi-detached homes on tree-lined streets running down to the water.
What stands out
- Kilometres of boardwalk, beach volleyball and Woodbine Park
- Well-regarded local schools and community programs
- Queen Street East shops, pubs and weekend markets
- Larger lots than most of central Toronto
Queen and Kingston Road streetcars downtown in 25–35 minutes; quick access to the Gardiner via Lake Shore.
Detached homes near the water sit at the top of the range; low-rise condos open the door for first-timers.
How it feels day to day
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Scores are Doorvia's own read of local amenities and station access, not a licensed third-party index.
Best for
- Kew Beach Junior PS
- Balmy Beach Community School
- Malvern Collegiate Institute
Confirm catchment boundaries with the school board before you buy.
- 501 Queen streetcar along the strip
- Main Street GO and Line 2 to the north
- Cycle the Martin Goodman Trail downtown
- Boardwalk and Woodbine Beach
- Queen Street East shops
- Kew Gardens summer concerts
- Low-rise condo$600K – $900K
- Semi$1.2M – $1.7M
- Detached near the water$1.8M+
Live right now in Toronto: 600 homes for sale (median asking $898,888) and 600 rentals (median $2,500/month).
Homes you'll find
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