Ashbridges Bay, Beaches and Woodbine Park
Ashbridges Bay, Beaches and Woodbine Park feature sheltered bays, expansive beaches, a cycling path and a boardwalk along the shore of Lake Ontario
Ashbridges Bay, Beaches and Woodbine Park are together located in a Toronto neighbourhood known as The Beach or Beaches east of downtown on the shore of Lake Ontario. Ashbridges Bay Park features sheltered coves with Marinas on the west and borders Woodbine Beach on the east.
Woodbine Beach is an expansive sandy beach extending an impressive 270 metres back from the water at its widest point. It narrows toward the east, where it joins up with Beaches Park, a sandy strip of beach that lines the lakeshore. Between the 2 beaches, you can enjoy a 2.7 km stretch of sand.
Beaches Boardwalk and the Martin Goodman Trail
A long wooden boardwalk follows the perimeter of Woodbine Beach and extends most of the way along Beaches Park too. Parallel to the boardwalk is the popular Martin Goodman Trail which is popular for cycling, jogging and lakeside strolls. This famous Toronto trail extends for miles beyond the park itself. It even goes all the way to Humber Bay Park on the west side of the city.
Amenities and Activites
This is a very popular summertime locale for both locals and tourists. BBQ meals and refreshments are available at the very popular Boardwalk Bistro, however, expect a line-up in the summer months. The parks include trails, a playground and water park, a boat launch and a marina. Donald D. Summerville Pool complex located on the edge the beach features several outdoor pools for summertime swimming. It is also a popular spot for kite flying. Many species of waterfowl make their home here.
Ashbridges Bay Beach Volleyball
If you enjoy watching beach volleyball, you're in luck. Ontario Volleyball Association Ashbridges Bay Beach Volleyball Leagues play on the beach starting with the Spring Season in May. Events include everything from recreational tournaments to provincial and national championships and even international competitions.
Ashbridges Bay Fireworks
Ashbridges Bay is a premier location for watching fireworks when they are on. Fireworks events are usually held in May on Victoria Day and on July 1st to celebrate Canada Day. These events are great fun, but as you can imagine, they draw large crowds so you'll want to get there early to get a good spot. The fireworks usually begin a little after 9:30 pm.
Access by public transit is easy - just a short bus ride from Woodbine Station on the Bloor-Danforth Line or via Streetcar along Queens Street or King Street in downtown Toronto.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoAshbridges Bay and Beaches Park Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Address: 1675 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto, ON M4L 3W6, Canada
Official Website: Ashbridges Bay and Beaches Park
Ashbridges Bay and Beaches Park Reviews
Rated out of 5
Beautiful beach in the city!
Woodbine Beach is one of my favorite spots in Toronto — a perfect mix of relaxation and activity. The sand is clean, the boardwalk is great for walking or biking, and there are plenty of volleyball courts and green spaces to enjoy. The lifeguards and facilities make it feel safe and family-friendly.
It does get very busy on hot weekends, so parking can be tricky — it’s best to come early or use transit. The water can be a bit cold (Lake Ontario!) but it’s usually clean and refreshing.
Overall, a fantastic place to spend a summer day or catch a sunset. Highly recommend for both locals and visitors! 🌅🏖️
Bhavesh Suthar - 2 months ago
Awesome place for a wonderful time.
Neat and clean water to swim or have fun.
Food truck and small restaurant is outside the beach area.
However, washrooms were not clean
I saw many people littering. Don't know what fun they get by spoiling such a beautiful beach.
Overall a great place to play beach volleyball or family picnic or fun with friends.
Amit Minocha Advocate - 4 months ago
We love this beach as a couple. We had a lot of long, late night walks here discussing deep feelings. At the end of the walkway, there is a playground where we enjoy the swings and seesaw together and make our way back to our car.
It is crowded most of the times but we still love it. Lots of trees for having a cool picnic.
Cagri - 2 months ago
We visited Woodbine Beach on a Saturday afternoon with friends and had a fantastic time. The beach has plenty of volleyball posts if you bring your own net, so we played a few games before heading out for some paddleboarding. Once you row a few meters from shore, the water turns a beautiful mix of colors—really stunning, as you can see in the photos we took.
There are many food options from the food trucks, plus public washrooms and changing rooms, which make spending the whole day easy and comfortable. Parking can be tricky if you don’t arrive early, but there are private lots nearby (around $50 per day) as an alternative.
Woodbine is truly one of the best beaches in Toronto—perfect for spending the day with friends or family, playing sports, relaxing, and enjoying the lake.
Jaime Fontanella Lauzardo - 4 months ago
This is one of my favourite Toronto destinations for a walk along the boardwalk or bicycling or rollerblading along the waterfront trail.
In the summer their are buskers and musicians performing along the boardwalk. You may come across someone practicing his sky bourne giant kite acrobatics or someone blowing meter wide soap bubbles.
Then there are the beach volleyball nets and tournaments that attract thousands, sometimes tens of thousands on weekends.
The eye candy is another attraction for many. You'll find all types of individuals here. Just sit down on a bench and start chatting with a stranger to be new friend. There are fascinating life stories to discover.
On this day in October I was attending a GTA wide high school cross country meet. Surprisingly, it was a suitable venue.
If you haven't been there yet, grab a blanket and your camera and check it out.
Baldo Minaudo - 2 months ago
Directions
| TTC Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bloor Danforth Line | Woodbine Station | 0 Minutes |
How to get to Ashbridges Bay and Beaches Park by TTC Subway
From Woodbine Station take the #92 Woodbine South bus south on Woodbine Avenue to Ashbridges Bay Loop which is located at the park.
As an alternate to the Subway / Bus combination above, you can also catch the 501 or 502 Streetcar East along Queens Street or the 503 Streetcar East on King Street and get off at Coxwell Avenue or Woodbine Loop. Exit and walk south along Coxwell Ave or Northern Dancer Boulevard into the Beaches.
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Ashbridges Bay Beach Volleyball Leagues enjoying some summer fun cc licensed photo by John Vetterli -
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