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The Islands are a timeless escape from the city. Many of the summer visitors take the Centre Island ferry, which connects with the middle of the islands where Centreville, the amusement area is located. I had so much fun there as a kid and it hasn't changed much. South of there across a bridge are fountains and my favourite unknown Toronto place, the Centre Island Maze. It is a grass maze which is a total riot. There are two other boats that go to opposite ends of the island. Hanlon's Point on the west side is known now for the nudist beach, which is a mix of gays, card-carrying nudist types and gawkers. On the east side are Ward's and Algonquin Islands, with residents living in quaint cottages. Some call them charming, some call these people upper-class snobbish squatters. It's still a nice area. I would take the Centre Island ferry, walk south past Centreville, over the bridge to the boardwalk area, and either walk or go to the bike rental place there. A walk east to Ward's Island is quiet and timeless, it feels as if it's the early part of the 20th century rather than the 21st. Leave a Comment
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