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Are you one of those Torontonians who are willing to drive for hours for the pleasure of diving into a cool, clean Canadian lake? How would you feel if you knew that you could have the same experience for the price of a token?

Yes, I'm talking about taking a trip to one of Toronto's many fine beaches. What's that you say, you'd be afraid to stick your toe in the water? Well, don't be. The City has been working diligently over the last few years to make improvements to the water quality of its beaches. The Toronto Beaches Plan, which is available at the Urban Affairs Library and North York Central Library, outlines a strategy for achieving great swimming beaches. The effort has paid off in 8 [yes, 8!] of the City's 11 beaches being awarded prestigious Blue Flag status, which indicates that they meet strict criteria for water quality.

Here are a few more pictures to make you want to get in the swim of things:

Are you one of those Torontonians who are willing to drive for hours for the pleasure of diving into a cool, clean Canadian lake? How would you feel if you knew that you could have the same experience for the price of a token?

Yes, I'm talking about taking a trip to one of Toronto's many fine beaches. What's that you say, you'd be afraid to stick your toe in the water? Well, don't be. The City has been working diligently over the last few years to make improvements to the water quality of its beaches. The Toronto Beaches Plan, which is available at the Urban Affairs Library and North York Central Library, outlines a strategy for achieving great swimming beaches. The effort has paid off in 8 [yes, 8!] of the City's 11 beaches being awarded prestigious Blue Flag status, which indicates that they meet strict criteria for water quality.

Here are a few more pictures to make you want to get in the swim of things: