Yes I know. It’s officially referred to as “The Beach.”
But to me it will always be known as “The Beaches” (as it makes more sense since this Toronto neighbourhood consists of multiple beaches.) For those who disagree and start to lecture me on the history behind the name, you shouldn’t take my personal preference so seriously because (a) I never lived in The Beach or frequented the area all that much during my 30 years in the city, and (b) I just like how “The Beaches” rolls off the tongue.
In any case, I’ve gotten to know The Beaches a little better ever since I joined a mens’ softball league three summers ago. And having been there again just this past Saturday for a softball tournament, I was thinking about how it feels very different than any other part of the city.
A “small town” feel if you will. A nice place to escape the dominant urban characteristic of Toronto without leaving the city proper, if that makes sense. If you still have no idea what I’m talking about, just go see for yourself.
There’s the popular Beaches International Jazz Festival coming up (July 17 to 26), which would be a great opportunity to bring the whole family and see what The Beaches has to offer.
