Cherry Beach

The calm dog-friendly cove

Photo: Jeff Hitchcock from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0, source

A low-key lifeguarded beach with shady trees and calm water, minutes from downtown, the locals' pick when Woodbine is packed.

Where: Cherry Beach, Port Lands, Toronto
Ages: all ages
Cost: Free
When: Best April to October
Good for: beach, swim, water, dog, picnic, quiet

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