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.
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.
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 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.
Just a short ferry ride from the city of Toronto, and all connected by boardwalks and walking trails, the Toronto Islands are the perfect place to spend a day with the family, someone special, or on your own.
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.
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.
To get here you will need to take the short scenic ferry ride to Centre Island. The Jack Layton Ferry Terminal is located at 9 Queen's Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2H3. You'll find the terminal at the foot of Bay Street at Queen's Quay West, just west of the Westin Harbour Castle hotel.
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.
If you're looking to go rogue on the Islands, just pack a picnic—but the first rule of Island picnics is don't bring alcohol on your Island picnics – there are cops patrolling and you can get a hefty ticket.
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.
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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Centre Island Beach is located on the busiest island and thus is the busiest beach with the most amenities nearby. It's been used for public swimming since 1888.