If you don’t have “exploring The Beaches” on your Toronto Summer bucket list already, what are you doing? The neighbourhood offers multiple full days worth of activities that are great to do with a partner, friends– or even as a solo date. As the largest beach in the area, Woodbine and the surrounding area is a great place to plan a weekend adventure. We hope this sample itinerary will provide some inspiration for your own trip!

Morning 🌳

Arrive in Woodbine Park at your leisure. If 12:30 PM ends up being the morning, so be it; there’s really no rush to get started for most of these activities. Let the day warm up as you picnic, walk along the park trails and Boardwalk, watch beach volleyball, or play disc golf. Make your way down to Woodbine Beach West Dock for amazing views of the skyline and the yachts on the lake.

Afternoon 🚣

Stroll across the sand until you reach Toronto Beach Kayak. This boat rental is open from 9AM to 30 minutes before sunset, and you can either reserve kayaks ahead online or just drop in if you have a small group. Take a look at their chart for paddling times to specific destinations (broken down by ability level) before setting sail across that blue water. Of course, if you’re not confident kayaking or it’s not in your budget, Woodbine Beach is also very swimmable. From July to September the water temperature is often around 20 C– and the shore is gentle, without many rocks. Take some time to recharge by lounging in the sunshine on the beach or back in the shade of the park, before you get hungry for dinner.

Evening 🥙

Go on a walk up the road away from the beach until you reach Queen St E. Here you’ll find a wide range of entertainment, shopping, and dining options, with most of the restaurants located between Woodbine Ave and Wineva Ave. From Greek, to Thai, Indian, Japanese, Italian, poké, burger joints, and pubs, you’ll almost certainly find something that appeals. 

Night 🎸

After dinner and maybe a couple of drinks, head West back towards Woodbine Park on Queen St. to find two great entertainment options to round out the day. HISTORY is a live music venue hosting all kinds of shows each week. Stop by the box office to see what’s on and buy tickets at the door. Alternatively, Cineplex Cinemas is right next door, with six screens and late-night showtimes. Enjoy the cooling dark theatre and walk out into the night with that peculiar, thrilling feeling of renewal after a great film.