Sunnyside Beach is an iconic Toronto beach that at some point from 1922 to 1955 was the main Toronto recreational area. The beach and its bright white bathing pavilion were the scene of famous concerts by Count Basie and Duke Ellington and many other memorable events. In the summer, it was packed with bathers having fun and cooling off in the lake. After running through some rough times, the beach has been undergoing a quiet renaissance during the last 20 years. The famous bathing pavilion was renovated in 1980 and the water pollution has been fixed. The water is good for swimming again when the green flag is up. The Palais Royale re-opened and the boardwalk and waterfront trail are full of people again. If you do not come for swimming, rowing, or paddling a boat, come for the magical sunrise and sunset.

Lakeshore Blvd., Toronto, Ontario M6S 5A3, Canada

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