Whether you're looking for a day of fun or a weekend away, these beaches in Toronto and the GTA offer the perfect family oasis. staycation toronto
Whether you're looking to blow off some steam for an hour or two or for a more local alternative to priceyThis glorious beach is close to Scarborough, on the east side of Toronto. There's lots of sand at Bluffer's Park, so bring shovels and pails for a day of digging! The soft sand extends into the water, so your tiny tot won't hurt her feet on rough rocks.Feel secure bringing your kids here because there is supervision on the beach from opening till closing.
This is a great beach for young kids thanks to the rock breakwater, which prevents kids from swimming out too deep and also prevents waves from getting in, so your little one can blow bubbles in the calm, shallow water. Just make sure to steer clear of the beach on Hanlan’s Point—it's clothing optional!The island has many restaurants, including a delicious pizza shop. Washrooms are dispersed around the beach and so are water fountains, making it easy to refill water bottles.