A beautiful resort-like neighbourhood and popular tourist destination on the east side of Toronto.The beautiful tree lined streets feature older residential homes and some large-scale Victorian, Edwardian and new-style houses.It is characterized by a large number of independent restaurants, cafés and specialty stores.
he social centre of The Beach neighbourhood is Queen St, which hosts annual events including a jazz festival, Easter Parade, Christmas tree and Menorah lighting festival and an Arts and Crafts show.
The name of the neighbourhood is the subject of a long-standing friendly debate.Some long-time residents believe that The Beach is the proper historical name for the area, while others are of the view that The Beaches is the more universally recognized neighbourhood name, particularly by non-residents.
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