Sunnyside Pavilion & Cafe

09/30/2016

Learn more about who we are and what we have planned for Toronto's western waterfront

09/30/2016

Looking west at Sunnyside Beach in 1908. The train is headed eastward toward the old Union Station. Lake Ontario is closer to the railway tracks than it is today, as landfill eventually extended the shoreline further south. The narrow boardwalk is visible and out in the lake you can see a portion of the break wall, which had not yet been completed when this photo was taken. In 1908, the Lake Shore Boulevard of the future was simply a dusty road. The streetcar tracks to the right of the roadway originally went as far as Mimico, but in 1905 were extended as far west as Long Branch, Toronto (post created using details from Doug Taylor's website: https://tayloronhistory.com)

09/30/2016

Some kudos for our sister property, The Grenadier High Park. Give their page a "like" and keep tabs on what's happening in High Park!

Thanks to Emily Haines of Metric for giving The Grenadier High Park a shout-out in the latest issue of enRoute magazine!

09/29/2016

Days gone by at Sunnyside Amusement Park (1922-1955)

09/28/2016

Check out this beautiful image shared by Berries and Blooms Inc. of a recent wedding at Sunnyside Pavilion & Cafe. Are you or is someone you know getting married in 2017? Get in touch with us to book your special day at the historic waterfront pavilion. Offering more than fabulous food and amazing atmosphere, we truly cater to every need of your wedding day. With complete event planning and consultation services, our expert staff can assist you in all the arrangements to make your wedding a smashing success. We will provide the quality of service necessary to ensure you and your guests have a truly unforgettable experience.

For more information or to send us a booking request, visit http://bit.ly/29RmC2V

09/26/2016

"After a two-year renovation, the beaux arts dame of the city’s western harbourfront is once again open to the public. Launched in 1922, Sunnyside Pavilion is a reminder of the time Toronto was a popular beach destination—for real. The lake and the pool were the main attractions, but the odd dancing bear, boat burning (exactly what it sounds like) or cutest-baby contest didn’t hurt. The Water Nymph Carnival—where women and girls learned to swim—drew thousands, and free “bathing cars” shuttled swim-seeking city kids to and from the grounds. The construction of the Gardiner in the ’50s wiped out a sizable chunk of Sunnyside, including the amusement park. But the recent restoration reinstates the second-level observation deck, a prime perch from which to ogle sunsets, the skyline or the volleyball action on the beach below. The boardwalk-fronting restaurant serves pints and wood-fired pizzas." - blogTO (June 6, 2016)

It certainly was great to be back!

Thank you for a wonderful summer 2016 at Sunnyside Pavilion & Cafe and we're looking forward to seeing you in 2017. It will be here before we know it ... hopefully ...

09/23/2016

Cap off the summer at Equinox with Dennis Cruz tomorrow at Sunnyside Pavilion & Cafe. For tickets and more information, visit http://ow.ly/7710304uST5

09/22/2016

On the 2016, here's a look back at Sunnyside Beach in 1923

09/21/2016

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09/21/2016

Do you love High Park like we do? "Like" the page of our sister property to keep up to date with what's happening in the park!

We are the Grenadier Group, operators of the Grenadier Restaurant located in the center of Toronto's

09/21/2016

: This is a look back at the Theatre (1920-1970). The building that housed the theatre stills stands today at Queen St. West & Triller Avenue

09/15/2016

A French fried potato stand at Sunnyside ca. 1929