Here's a photo from the boardwalk down by the beach at Ashbridge's Bay (south of Lake Shore Blvd. E., east of Coxwell Ave.). Ashbridge's Bay was named after the first settlers, John and Sarah Ashbridge from Philiadelphia, who came to Canada in 1793.
The Beach is an extremely popular area in the summer. During that time it's inundated by thousands of people who come to bike or in-line skate along the Martin Goodman trail or walk or jog along the 3 km long boardwalk. There are also many people who come to play beach volleyball or just lay out on the sand to get a tan. On Victoria Day in May there's a fireworks show. Another popular event is the annual Beaches Jazz Festival in July.
Things weren't always so tranquil here though. There was a "name war" about what to call the area. Some people liked "The Beach" while others were partial to "The Beaches". In April of 2006 the residents had their say. 58% of the voters selected "The Beach". That's what appears on the top of the street signs today.
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