Toronto Islands

Where it is & how to get there

• Ferry: City ferries from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal to Centre Island, Ward's Island and Hanlan's Point (about 15 minutes).
• Bikes: Rent bikes or quadricycles on Centre Island.
• Families: Centreville Amusement Park is popular with children.

The story of the Toronto Islands

The Toronto Islands were once a peninsula until storms in the 1850s cut them off from the mainland. Today they form a large car-free park just offshore from downtown.

They offer beaches, gardens, a small amusement park and the classic view of Toronto's skyline and the CN Tower across the water.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Take the ferry from Jack Layton Terminal.
• Take the ferry to Ward's Island for quieter beaches.
• Photograph the skyline at sunset from the island boardwalk.

What's around the Toronto Islands

• CentrevilleAmusement park.
• Gibraltar Point LighthouseHistoric lighthouse.
• Ward's Island BeachQuiet beach.
• HarbourfrontFerry terminal area.

Questions travellers ask