Beach Day

Itinerary

12:00PM: Meet activity coordinator at OISE on 5th floor for huddle

12:00PM- 1PM: Supervise & talk to students during lunch time

1:00PM:  Meet your group and walk to St. George Station

1:10PM: Take the Line 2 Eastbound train

1:30PM: Get off at Woodbine Station and walk up to the bus platform to take the 92 bus south

1:45PM: Get off at the Woodbine Beach Loop at Lake Shore Blvd East and walk to the beach

2:00PM-4:00PM: Play beach volleyball

4:00PM: Groups start getting ready to leave

4:15PM: Board the 92 bus north to Woodbine Station

4:30PM: Arrive at Woodbine Station

Directions

1.  Walk to the St. George Station

2. Take the Line 2 Eastbound train

3. Get off at Woodbine Station and walk up to the bus platform to take the 92 bus south

4. Get off at the Woodbine Beach Loop at Lake Shore Blvd East and walk to the beach

Itinerary

12:30PM: Meet activity coordinator in the common area

12:30PM-1:30PM: Supervise students during lunch break 

1:30PM: Meet students in the common area and walk to St. Patrick Station

1:45PM: At St. Patrick Station take Line 1 Northbound to St. George Station

1:55PM: At St. George Station take the Line 2 Eastbound train to Woodbine Station

2:15PM: Get off at Woodbine Station and walk up to the bus platform to take the 92 bus south.

2:30PM: Get off at the Woodbine Beach Loop at Lake Shore Blvd East and walk to the beach.

2:30PM-4:30PM: Play beach volleyball

4:30PM: Groups start getting ready to leave

4:45PM: Board the 92 bus north to Woodbine Station

5PM: Arrive at Woodbine Station and dismiss students

Directions

1.  Walk to the St. Patrick Station

2. Take the Line 1 Northbound subway to St. George Station

3. At St. George Station take the Line 2 Eastbound subway to Woodbine Station

4. Get off at Woodbine Station and walk up to the bus platform to take the 92 bus south

5. Get off at the Woodbine Beach Loop at Lake Shore Blvd East and walk to the beach

Early History

• Originally called “The Cut”, a wooded lakeshore with seasonal cottages.

• Early visitors came by steamers and streetcars for summer recreation.
  
  

Development

• Boardwalks built in the 1900s became a social hub for walking, picnics, and events.

• Leuty Lifeguard Station (1920s) was one of Toronto’s first lifesaving stations.
  
  

Modernization

• 1950s: Roads and infrastructure improved, making the beach widely accessible.

• 1960s: Summerville Outdoor Pool added; volleyball courts and recreation zones developed.
  
  

Today’s Highlights

• Toronto’s largest beach with swimming, sports, and festivals.

• Martin Goodman Trail runs along the waterfront for walking and cycling.

• Hosts events like Jazz Fest, Victoria Day fireworks, and Winter Stations.

• Blue Flag certified for water quality and safety.

• Popular for kayaking, paddleboarding, picnics, and volleyball (over 90 courts).

Toronto’s Largest Beach – stretches over 2 km with soft sand and lots of space for sports.

Leuty Lifeguard Station – built in the 1920s, it’s one of the city’s oldest lifeguard stations and still active today.

Volleyball Paradise – there are over 90 beach volleyball courts in summer, making it a hotspot for tournaments.

Blue Flag Beach –Woodbine beach is  recognized for excellent water quality, safety, and environmental management.

Historic Boardwalk – early 1900s boardwalks made it a popular social spot for walking and picnics.