The easternmost point on our map is also said to be the nicest beach in the GTA. A lot less busy than the popular Beaches further west, and easier to find parking.

Take the ferry over and hang out at the Amusement Park, then head for the beach and chill out.

Not just a doggy's paradise, Cherry Beach is secluded and low-key but there's still lots of interesting stuff to see like parasailers and kite-flying. Cherry's also the site of lots of late-night raves.

This is the beach most people are thinking of when they think of The Beach. Kew-Balmy has been a Toronto summertime destination for almost 150 years. Get there early and stake your blanket space, because it fills up fast.

The third beach on the Islands, this beach faces south and is small and secluded, and doesn't have the same riotous vibe as most of the city's beaches. It's got a relaxing, low-key vibe.

One word: volleyball.

A swimming pool at the beach? Why not? This huge facility is actually three pools in one: a diving pool, an adult area, and the kiddie pool. Lots of bathers like to hit Summerville after swimming in the Lake, just for that refreshing chlorine scent.

Biggest outdoor pool in the city. It's still packed on hot days, of course, but Sunnyside's a Toronto tradition so you should just go with the flow.

This is a smaller pool than most, but it's clean and easy to get to on the TTC.

It's not free (a day pass costs $35), but the gorgeous indoor/outdoor pool at the Sheraton Hotel on Queen Street West is pretty deluxe. Hang out during TIFF and play Spot the Celeb (don't forget your aviators).

Another pool with a crazy big yellow slide for the kids. Make a day of it and go visit the baby yak at the High Park Zoo.

Tiny perfect Stanley Park is near King and Niagara streets. Oddly enough, even though it's right downtown it's not that popular. Now that the abbattoir's closing, though, more people might start venturing down there on hot days.