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Toronto, Canada

43.6532° N, -79.3832° E
Toronto, Canada

Canada's dynamic cultural metropolis, lakefront boardwalks, world-class culinary neighborhoods & Niagara wine country

Spanning the northwest shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto combines vibrant downtown neighborhoods, island beaches, historic food halls like St. Lawrence Market, and easy reachability within 1 to 2.5 hours to Niagara-on-the-Lake wine country and Prince Edward County dunes.

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Reachability: Scenic Excursions (2 - 3 hrs drive)

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Ward's Island Beach & Algonquin Boardwalk
20 mins (Short ferry ride from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal)
$ 4.9
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Ward's Island Beach & Algonquin Boardwalk

Ward's Island, Toronto, ON M5J 2C6, Canada

A 15-minute passenger ferry ride across Toronto Harbour brings you to the car-free Toronto Islands. Ward's Island beach features soft sand, calm Lake Ontario waters, and views stretching out over the freshwater horizon, framed by 1920s cottage boardwalks and wildflowers.

Tip: Rent a bicycle or bring your own on the ferry; stop by the Island Cafe for iced lavender lemonade and fresh salads right by the ferry docks.
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Sandbanks Provincial Park & Dunes Beach
2 hours 15 mins drive east along Highway 401 & PEC
$ 5.0
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Sandbanks Provincial Park & Dunes Beach

3004 County Rd 12, Picton, ON K0K 2T0, Canada

A breathtaking day trip from Toronto into Prince Edward County. Sandbanks boasts colossal golden sand dunes dropping directly into warm, shallow Lake Ontario waters. Perfect for swimming, beachcombing, and enjoying picnic lunches in a tropical-like freshwater paradise.

Tip: Book your day-use vehicle permit online up to 5 days in advance via Ontario Parks—summer capacity fills quickly. Pair with wine tasting in PEC on your drive back.
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