Can you pay cash for Toronto Ferry?

Payment options: Cash, at the ferry terminal only. Visa Credit Card. MasterCard Credit Card.



No, as of 2026, you cannot pay cash for the Toronto Ferry at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. The City of Toronto has fully transitioned to a cashless payment system for all ferry services to Toronto Island Park. Passengers are encouraged to purchase their tickets online in advance to skip the lines and receive a digital or printed PDF ticket with a scannable barcode. At the terminal itself, you can purchase tickets using a credit card, debit card, or a mobile wallet (like Apple Pay or Google Pay) at the automated kiosks or the ticket booth. However, "cash" is no longer accepted as a valid form of payment at the terminal or on the ferries. A round-trip ticket currently costs $9.11 for adults, with discounts for youth, seniors, and children. Tickets purchased online remain valid until the end of the calendar year, providing flexibility for travelers who may experience changes in their plans due to weather or scheduling.

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Toronto Island Ferry ticket prices For only $ 8.19 you can purchase a return ticket for adults. Tickets for seniors ($ 5.37), teenagers ($ 5.37) and children ($ 3.95) are offered at a discounted rate. Taxes not included. Infants under 2 travel for free.

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There are three different pedestrian ferries that take visitors to three different locations: Ward's Island, Centre Island, and Hanlan's Point. The ferry ride is approximately 15 minutes. All the islands are connected to each other and visitors can walk or bike from one to another.

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There is no need to make a reservation since the ferry departs every 15 minutes between 9 am and 9.30 pm. There will always be availability on the ferry, which takes you safe and quick to Toronto Island. The first departure to Centre Island is at 8 am while the last ferry departs at 11.30 pm.

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ID & Travel Requirements Passport Card. Enhanced Driver's License or an Enhanced ID Card (EDL/ID) applicable to select states/provinces only (MI, MN, NY, VT, WA; ON, BC, MB) If you are not a United States or Canadian born citizen, you will be required to have a passport and possibly a Visa.

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U.S. citizens visiting Canada will be required to present one of the travel documents listed here:
  1. U.S. Passport.
  2. U.S. Passport Card.
  3. Enhanced Driver's License (Issued by New York, Michigan, Minnesota, Vermont and Washington only)
  4. Trusted Traveler Program Cards such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST enrollment cards.


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Yes, we recommend that you book your ferry tickets in advance. Ferryhopper suggests that you buy tickets as soon as you've made your travel plans and ferry schedules are released.

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Might take you 3-4 hrs walking depending on how fast you are but i suggest you stay for at least half a day to enjoy the views toronto island has to offer .. :) Helpful?

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The islands are very walkable and relaxing. Boardwalks, paths, green spaces, bike rentals, etc. It's a very nice and calm alternative to the city.

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Might take you 3-4 hrs walking depending on how fast you are but i suggest you stay for at least half a day to enjoy the views toronto island has to offer .. :) Helpful?

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Once on the islands, you can bike, hike or swim your way around the beaches and walking paths. There's Centre Island Beach (the family favourite), Gibraltar Point Beach, Hanlan's Point Beach and Ward's Island Beach, each with its own unique vibe.

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Discover this 8.8-mile loop trail near Toronto, Ontario. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 33 min to complete.

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Night Shots from Centre Island The most popular spot is the one just west of the centre island ferry terminal. This spot offers a dead on shot of the sweeping landscape. The best time to get a night shot of the cityscape is during the blue hour, just before civil twilight.

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All tickets are valid for round trips. Ferries to Toronto Island Park operate year-round out of Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. Ferries carry passengers to and from Centre Island, Hanlan's Point and Ward's Island. There are limited amenities during the off-season.

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Plan to be aboard your ferry as a walk-on passenger at least five minutes in advance of the sailing.

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