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So This Is Christmas… And What Have You Done…?

Centre 55 Delivers Christmas in The Toronto Beaches Do you remember John Lennon's "Happy Christmas" song from years ago? "So this is Christmas, And what have you done, Another year over, a new one just begun". It's one of my favourite tunes this time of year. Sooner or later, it makes me think about how fortunate we are to enjoy Christmas with...Read More.

SUP in Toronto | SUP Lessons in Toronto | Stand Up Paddleboarding Lessons in Toronto

Where to get SUP Lessons - Stand Up Paddleboard Lessons in Toronto Right here in the Beaches! First of all, I should tell you that the fundamentals are pretty easy to learn. Usually a 90 minute lesson is enough for you to catch on, and the rest is just pure practice and enjoyment. My son Matt really took...Read More.

The Beaches Arts and Crafts Show 2011

The Beaches Community & Arts Events Bring out Visitors & Neighbours I don't suppose anyone would travel from Provence, France just to check out the local Beaches Arts and Crafts Show. But if they're already in East End Toronto visiting any of our attractions, this would be a great event to demonstrate the spirit or 'flavor' of The Beaches, one of...Read More.

Doors Open Toronto | East End Toronto | Toronto Beaches

Doors Open Toronto | Toronto Beaches Walking Tour We're happy to have  The Beaches Walking Tour featured in this years Doors Open Toronto. This is a great opportunity for Torontonians to find out just what makes our neighbourhood work. Discover how our community was founded and how it evolved into the unique neighbourhood that we love. Gene Domagala, a long-time Beach resident and historian,...Read More.

Doors Open Toronto | East End Toronto | Leslieville

Ralph Thornton Community Centre 765 Queen St. East - Leslieville Architect: E. J. Lennox, 1913 Subsequent architect(s):Retrofit by Matsui, Baer and Vanstone, Architects, 1980. The Ralph Thornton Community Centre building is the former Postal Station G. Built in the neo-classical style, it was the last grand building erected along Queen Street East in the pre-WWI era. One of it's unique features is an elaborate corner...Read More.

Doors Open Toronto | East End Toronto | R. C. Harris Water Treatment Plant

RC Harris Water Treatment Plant 2701 Queen St E, Architect: Thomas C. Pomphrey, 1930's The R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant might just be one of Canada's most spectacular public buildings. It was designed in 1929, built primarily from 1932 to 1937, opened in 1941, and expanded from 1955 to 1958. One of four treatment plants for the City of Toronto, it produces up to...Read More.

Toronto Service Review – How Will it Impact East End Toronto Communities?

Toronto Service Review Will Determine Whether East End Toronto Gains or Loses Public Services Riverdale, The Beaches, Leslieville and Danforth Village are known for their safe neighbourhoods, parks, schools, the waterfront, and well-supported infrastructure. But the Toronto Services Review is looking at 'rebalancing' how and where public dollars are spent. If you want to ensure that we keep our pools and...Read More.

Beaches Studio Tour Spring 2011, April 29 & 30, and May 1

It must be spring in the Beaches neighbourhood in East Toronto There are some sure signs of spring in the Beaches neighbourhood in East Toronto: muddy dog parks, an abundance of "For Sale/SOLD" signs, and the spring Beach Studio Tour. The Beach Studio Tour for Spring 2011 is taking place this coming weekend, April 29 and 30th, and May 1, 2011. This...Read More.

What’s SUP in the Toronto Beaches these days? Stand up Paddling!

Stand Up Paddling (SUP) One more reason Life's Better in The Beaches, Toronto! SUP Comes To The Beaches (Click this link if you're looking for lessons) There is a recent addition to our lake view. Stand Up Paddle Boarding, (SUP), is the new water-sport that is exploding into popularity. Essentially it is standing on a giant surfboard and propelling yourself along with...Read More.