Overnight camping is not allowed on Toronto Island Park.
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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.
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.
Besides hotels, you can also book a Bed & Breakfast on Toronto Island, but also a guesthouse, hostel, villa, motel or apartment. Are you looking for an accommodation on Toronto Island? On Toronto Island, or on the mainland, there is enough choice to stay in a cozy accommodation.
The Ferry Toronto Island takes you to the Toronto Islands, which are located in Lake Ontario. Also often referred to as Toronto Island Park, the islands are only a 13-minute ferry ride away from the city of Toronto.
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.
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.
Night Shots from Centre IslandThe 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.
The ferry to Toronto Island runs, on average, every half hour. Because there are departures on a regular basis, you don't need to make a reservation. This makes it possible to visit Toronto Island spontaneously. Departures may get cancelled under certain climatic conditions, high tides and other emergencies.
Can I view fireworks from the island? Absolutely - it's one of the best places to see the Victoria Day or Canada Day fireworks. Very best place for viewing is the Hanlan's Beach – you're closest to “the works” there. Bring towels or blankets to sit on and to wrap yourself in on a cool evening.
Unfortunately, just a ferry runs between Toronto and Toronto Island, not between Toronto and Niagara Falls. A few attempts were made in the past, and they all failed. However, by 2024, there's a chance we'll be able to enjoy a ferry service from Toronto's waterfront to the lower Niagara Peninsula.
Toronto Island Ferry ticket pricesFor 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.
Ferry tickets are available for purchase online. All tickets are valid for round trips. Ferries to Toronto Island Park operate year-round out of Jack Layton Ferry Terminal.
FYI - fastest way to get to centre island is a water taxi. No line up, no crowds, cash only and got to island in 10 min. It's $10/ adult and $5/ child and kids 2 and under are free!
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.