How to get to Centre Island Toronto?

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.



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The Ferry Terminal is located in the heart of downtown Toronto and is very easy to get to. 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.

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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.

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Centre Island lives up to its name by offering a variety of attractions, including picnic areas, beaches, sporting rentals and the Centreville Amusement Park. This park boasts more than 30 rides, a petting zoo and a charming boating lagoon.

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The Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division of the City of Toronto government operates three public ferry routes to Hanlan's Point, Centre Island Park and Ward's Island from Jack Layton Terminal at the foot of Bay Street on the central Toronto waterfront.

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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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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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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.

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Park Hours: 10:30 AM - 05:00 PM.

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Centre Island Beach is near the old pier on the opposite side of the island from the ferry terminal. This area is also known as “Manitou Beach”. “Manitou” refers to the spirits of the Algonquin tribes who were the first people to enjoy the island.

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Getting to Centre Island Centre Island visitors catch a ferry at the foot of Bay St. at the Toronto Ferry Docks, a 5 - 10 minute walk away from Union Station. Tickets for a round trip cost $8.19 Children under 2 are free. The ferry leaves every 15 minutes in the summer, less frequently in colder months.

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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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