The island community is the largest urban car-free community in North America.
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Toronto Island is a car-free zoneToronto Island is considered the largest urban car free community in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). You are not allowed to take cars, motorcycle and any other motorized vehicle onto the island.
Cars are not allowed on Toronto Island, which means you have to park your car on the mainland in Toronto. Read more about the ferry to Toronto and parking close to the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal below. The entrance of the terminal is located on the westside of the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel.
Entry to the islands is free, but you must pay for the ferry ride. Tickets for the ferry cost CA$9.11 (about $7) for adults, CA$5.86 (about $4.30) for seniors and youths 18 and younger (proof of ID required), and CA$4.29 (around $2) for children ages 2 to 14. For infants, the ferry ride is free.
BRINGING A VEHICLEYou can bring a vehicle to the Island with permission of the Ferry service. Please click here for details. Please call ahead for rates and restrictions. Don't plan a tight schedule on the day you're bringing your vehicle over; you may have to queue for several boats.
Alcohol may not be consumed anywhere on the Toronto Islands except in licensed establishments. Toronto bylaw enforcement officers regularly patrol the island looking for violations.
Can I camp overnight on the Toronto Islands? Officially, no. Unofficially, many people do. Some schools and youth organizations can get special permission to camp on Snake Island.
The park offers a peaceful escape with its lush greenery, pristine beaches, and breathtaking views of Lake Ontario. You possibly need more than 1 day to visit all places on this island. There are 3 points of ferries you can arrive and depart.
The residents on the island say they really love the winter season because, after hosting 1.6 million visitors through the summer months, it feels like the island returns to them. If you want to journey across the lake this winter, skating and cross-country skiing await. But, one tip—bring your own skates and skis.
SpotHero is 100% reliable — it's the go-to garage app here and I've used it dozens of times without issue. You just tell the valet you paid on SpotHero and then they give you the ticket like usual. When you leave the garage they'll scan the QR code from SpotHero and you're good to go.