Toronto Islands
A Jump-Right-In Summer Paradise
With a little planning, it’s easy to land yourself right in the middle if an idyllic summer scene. Situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, the Toronto Islands seperate the city from the lake and deliver plenty of sandy beaches and every kind of entertainment. Thousands of people visit the Toronto Islands each summer to enjoy the walking trails, lush gardens, parks and beaches. The most pouplar island destination is Centre Island where you'll find two restuarants, an amusement park, petting zoo, wading pools and so much more.
Let us show you where to start!
Ferry over to the Toronto Islands
Accessible only by boat, ther's a never ending array of choices that will bring you to the Toronto Islands
- Select from a number of private charter cruise operators offering every kind of experience on a Toronto Harbour Cruise
Some of the Toronto Islands are joined by bridges, while others are accessible only by boat. Although considered a parkland area, there are people living on the islands and they have a small airport located just offshore, in the harbourfront area.
parks and beaches. The City of Toronto funds ferries from the Harbourfront area, and Cruise Boats from Harbourfront Cruise services also offer daily public and private charter cruises through the Islands. The islands have their own amusement park, and in days past offered a resort, theatre, dance hall and several hotels. There was a baseball park where Babe Ruth hit his first professional homerun.
The Toronto Islands are home to three of Toronto’s Yacht clubs: the Island Yacht Club, the Queen City Yacht Club and the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, as well as a local sailing club. There is a 200 year-old lighthouse on Gibraltar Point, the southern-most tip of the islands.
Ticketmaster Tickets
Mirvish Productions is presenting Dirty Dancing playing at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Relive the great motion picture with a live Toronto Theatre performance that is drawing great reviews. Find tickets for the plays at Ticketmaster Tickets. Enjoy a Toronto Theatre event in downtown Toronto and book a Terrific Toronto weekend getaway at one of the best Toronto hotels and enjoy great rates and services.
Toronto Tours
This summer and fall, make the Toronto CN Tower, Casa Loma, ROM, AGO, Ontario Place, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Zoo, Canada's Wonderland and Eaton Centre part of exciting Toronto Tours. The Toronto Zoo has undergone many renovations offering exciting new exhibits including the Great Barrier Reef, Stingray Bay, and wildlife from the African Savanna, African Rainforest, Americas and Australasia. Find out more about the Toronto Zoo's exhibits and location.
Torontos Attractions
There's lots to see and do in Toronto. From rides on the glass walled elevator at CN Tower to a tour of an old castle, to Canada's Wonderland theme park, your family will have a great time. Enjoying dining at some fine Toronto Restaurants and Toronto Bistros while you're attenting sports events, music concerts, theatre performances, and Jazz Festivals. Check out the Toronto CityPass Booklet for savings on tickets to major Toronto Attractions. Many Toronto Tour services are available covering Toronto's historic neighbourhoods.
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