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HISTORY
The Beach was first settled by the Ashbridge family who came to Canada from Philadelphia,
in 1793. Ashbridge's Bay Park is named after these pioneers. The Ashbridges, and
a handful of other families, farmed this district until the latter part of the
1800's, when many of The Beach properties were subdivided. At that time, large
parcels of land were set aside for local parks.
Woodbine, Kew Gardens, Scarboro, Balmy Beach and Victoria Park collectively became
Toronto's playgrounds by the lake. These amusement parks also attracted many summer
cottagers to the area.
By the 1920's, the City of Toronto was expanding eastward and
The Beach was subdivided for year round residential development. Over the years
The Beach has emerged as one of Toronto's most popular neighbourhoods.
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