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Characterized by Victorian and Edwardian homes, The Beach has been a popular summer getaway spot since the late 19th century. Well-known for its kilometres of boardwalk, sandy beaches and parks, The Beach is also home to Kew Gardens, the Beaches International Jazz Festival and quirky specialty shops lining Queen Street East.

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Mon Apr 23, 2012

A Misunderstood Slice of Paradise

The air smells like sand and sunshine. You can walk down the street at any time and find yourself admiring a perfect, aqueous vista. The waves hit the...

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News from Beach

ILLUSTRATION BY NICOLA HAMILTON/THE GRID
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Places
Wed May 9, 2012
Under/overrated 'hoods: vote!

We're down to the finalists—the three neighbourhoods our readers think get too much...

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PHOTO: TARA WALTON/TORONTO STAR
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Sexuality
Fri Apr 27, 2012
T.O.’s top cheating ’hoods

Dating website Ashley Madison has released a list of our city's top 10 neighbourhoods...

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