Toronto, Canada
Residential beach neighborhood with boardwalk and local cafes. Relaxed pace, 30 minutes from downtown.
The Beaches is a lakeside neighborhood that feels like a resort town despite being in the city. The boardwalk along Lake Ontario has joggers, dog walkers, families throughout the day. Queen Street East runs parallel with local cafes, restaurants, and shops - more neighborhood than tourist. Crowd is mostly local families, young professionals, retirees. People eat alone all the time - bring a book, work on your laptop, nobody cares. English is standard and locals are friendly but not intrusive. Good lighting on main streets. Summer weekends get packed on the boardwalk, winter is quiet. About 30 minutes by streetcar from downtown.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
Excellent"Beach-town feel, felt safe"
"Good spot to eat and read by the water"
"Locals were friendly"
"Removed from downtown but still accessible"
"Good for morning runs on boardwalk"
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