Check before you go
This is a busy shared multi-use route, especially in summer. Keep right, pass carefully, and expect temporary waterfront detours or winter ice.
Length
20 km
Surface
Paved
Type
Out & Back
Toronto's principal paved waterfront route, running for more than 20 kilometres between the western and eastern beaches. It connects major lakefront parks and neighbourhoods, with many easy access points for shorter walks or rides.
Very Toronto Tips
You don't have to do all 56 km. The sweet spot is the 8-km stretch from Humber Bay Arch Bridge to Cherry Beach — you get the iconic skyline view, the harbour, and two beaches. On a summer evening, the sunset over the lake from the Humber Bay bridge is as good as anything you'll see in the city.
Highlights
Amenities
- Dog-friendly
- Stroller-friendly
- Washrooms
Getting There
Transit
Multiple TTC access points: Union station (walk south to Queens Quay), Exhibition (near Ontario Place section), Woodbine (near the Beaches). Queens Quay streetcar (509/510) runs parallel to the central section.
Parking
Paid parking at various points including Ontario Place, Sunnyside Pavilion, Cherry Beach, and Woodbine Beach. Green P lots near Queens Quay and Harbourfront Centre.
