It was carved completely out of the existing riding of York East.

Its boundaries remained the same until 1967 when it was merged with the neighbouring riding of Woodbine to become Beaches—Woodbine.

Other than a single session in the 1940s, the riding was steadfastly Conservative in its voting preference.

Its western boundary consisted of Woodbine Avenue from Lake Ontario north to the city limits.

Its eastern boundary followed Victoria Park Avenue from the lake to the city limits.