The Beach: An Illustrated History from the Lake to Kingston Road

Glenn and Jean Cochrane have lived in Toronto’s Beach area for thirty-eight years – which sounds like a lifetime but really leaves them as relative newcomers. Like many of the area’s residents, the Cochranes are convinced that once someone moves to the Beach, they’ll never leave. From Kingston Road right down to the Boardwalk, the Beach is a Toronto oasis. Here, the Boardwalk stretches along the lake creating a calm, outdoor atmosphere unlike any other part of the city. The streets and shop...