Where do you get the ferry to go to Toronto Island?
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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You can get on any Toronto Island ferryfrom the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal (the ferry docks) located near the base of Bay Street, south of Queens Quay. To get to the ferry terminal from Union Station, you have a few options. You could walk, which would take you about 10 minutes.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.