With more than 30 rides and attractions and 14 mouth-watering food outlets, Centre Island's iconic Centreville Amusement Park is the ultimate summer destination for families with young children!
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and Ward's Island (year-round) typically operate every 30-60 minutes in summer. Only the Ward's Island ferry runs year-round. Cars are not allowed on the islands, so you'll need to get around on foot or by bicycle. Cycling is a good way to tour these flat islands, which are crisscrossed with pathways.
Toronto Island Park is an absolute gem nestled in the heart of the bustling city. As soon as I stepped onto the ferry, I could feel the stresses of urban life melt away. The park offers a peaceful escape with its lush greenery, pristine beaches, and breathtaking views of Lake Ontario.
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.
You have the option of buying individual tickets, which are $1.30 each. If you were to go on just the sky ride again, for example, you would have to get 6 tickets for $1.30 each, for a total of $7.80.
Admission to the amusement park is free, but you'll pay to ride the rides. A sheet of 25 ride tickets costs $25, or you can buy an all-day pass. Individual passes are based on height; one-day passes for adults and kids over four feet tall are $37, under four feet tall $26. Family all-day passes are $112.
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.
Each beach is great for swimming, tanning, or relaxing. All Toronto Islands beaches are free to access (aside from the cost to use the ferry). Three of the four (all except Hanlan's Point) have received the prestigious Blue Flag designation, indicating top water quality, safety, and access.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Toronto Island Park is made up of several islands, including Ward's Island, Centre Island and Hanlan's Point. Visit Ferries to Toronto Island Park for ferry schedules and fees.
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!
The only way to get to Toronto Islands is by ferry, but once you're there, you can choose from watercraft, bikes or walking on your own two feet. By ferry: The Jack Layton Ferry Terminal is located at Bay Street on Queens Quay. There are ferries that can take you to Hanlan's Point, Centre Island and Ward's Island.