Essential Toronto Magazine 2016 | Page 57

SUGar BeaCh The Waterfront Soak up lakeside ambience along the shores of Lake Ontario; there’s plenty to do on the mainland. Soft sand, cheerful yellow umbrellas and comfortable Muskoka chairs make HTO Park an attractive place to catch some rays while watching boats sail in the harbour. Similarly, Sugar Beach with its signature pink umbrellas is a relaxing place to enjoy both sun and shade. take in some culture at The Power Plant, a public gallery devoted to contemporary visual art from Canada and around the world, and in the lush Toronto Music Garden, which offers free concerts from June to September. tOrOntO MUSIC GarDen One of the best views of the city skyline is from the water. Set sail with a chartered yacht from Harbourfront Centre’s sailing and powerboating rental department or Gone Sailing Adventures. Or, enjoy a number of tours and cruises such as Mariposa Cruises or Toronto Harbour Cruises, which offer both day and evening jaunts. take the ferry from Jack Layton Ferry terminal to the Toronto Islands to explore the beaches, parkland, and the quaint residential neighbourhood. GO Amsterdam BrewHouse 245 Queens Quay W., 416-504-1020 alternatively, experience the lake’s scenic beauty from the comfort of a restaurant. Located in Queen’s Quay terminal, Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine has been serving award–winning dim sum with a panoramic view for nearly 30 years. tuck into upscale Italian fare at Toulà Restaurant & Bar, located on the 38th floor of the Westin harbour Castle, or if you’re a craft beer aficionado, enjoy a pint or two at Amsterdam BrewHouse, which is situated right by the water’s edge. Gone Sailing Adventures 415 Queens Quay W., 416-529-4361 Harbourfront Centre Boat Rentals 235 Queens Quay W., 416-203-3000 HTO Park 339 Queens Quay W., 416-338-4386 Jack Layton Ferry Terminal 9 Queens Quay W., 416-392-8188 Mariposa Cruises 207 Queens Quay W., 416-203-0178 Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine Queen’s Quay terminal, 207 Queens Quay W., 416-203-1233 The Power Plant 231 Queens Quay W., 416-973-4949 Sugar Beach 11 Dockside Dr., 416-338-4386 Toronto Harbour Cruises 333 Lakeshore Blvd. e., 416-260-5555 all photos by ainsley boyd. Toronto Music Garden 479 Queens Quay W.; 416-973-4000 Toulà Restaurant & Bar Westin harbour Castle, 1 harbour Square, 38th floor, 416-777-2002 essential toronto 2016-2017 // where.ca 57