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The Toronto Islands is one of the biggest & also one of the most visited parks in the city. Why? Well, is surrounded four sides by water, the gardens are beautiful & it offers the best views of Toronto's skyline.
The park is divided into three main areas: Centre Island, Wards Island & Hanlan's Point. They are also the three destinations for the Toronto ferry.
Centre Island offers a kiddy amusement park called Centreville, which has attractions like the swan ride, the log ride & the Sky ride. There are also gardens, including a hedge maze, & one adorned by fountains. Usually Centre Island is where people start their journey on the island.
Ward's Island is on the Eastern reach of the park, one of the more quiet places at the park. Nearby is Algonqiuin Island, where a small village of people live.
Hanlan's point is on the Western end of the park, & this is where Babe Ruth hit his first professional homerun! It is also home to Toronto's first Clothing-Optional Beach, designated in 1999.
If you are planning to take a long walk or jog along Toronto Island Park, remember to stay within the inner waterfront, for views of the city is far more interesting than views of the lake!
My favourite activities at Toronto Island Park include biking, rollerblading, & even picnicing on its many green spaces. It is a lot of fun, & good excerise too! You could actually rent 1 - 3 passenger bikes at Toronto Island Park, though it can get somewhat expensive. Leave a Comment Address: Across from CBD waterfrontDirections: Take ferry from harbourfront. The Toronto Ferry Docks is located at the foot of Bay Street and Queens Quay, just West of the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel.Website: http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/parks/to_islands/island_index.htm Other Contact: 416-392-8193 (ferry info)
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I wanted to go on the tall ship that was at the harbour, but it was too early in the year (early June) for the ship to take tourists - they were still doing school tours. After I walked along the waterfront, I decided to take regular power boat narrated cruise of the lake and islands. This was really informative and I took a lot of pictures. I learned a lot of information about Toronto architecture and history which was helpful when I went up the CN tower to tell me what I was looking at. Most of the pictures were taken with a panoramic camera and need to be expanded to see the ends.
Their website says:
ENJOY A THROUGH TORONTO'S SCENIC HARBOURFRONT AND ISLAND PARKLANDS! THE NUMBER ONE CHOICE FOR A TORONTO HARBOUR TOUR!
Experience a narrated tour aboard one of Mariposa's classic vessels. Thrill to Toronto's breathtaking skyline and take in the sights and sounds of the Toronto Islands, Island Airport, Harbourfront, CN Tower, Skydome, Air Canada Centre and the fabled Gibraltar Point Lighthouse.
YOUR HARBOUR TOUR FEATURES
Live Narration
Fully licensed cash bar and snacks
Limited wheelchair accessibility
Washrooms
Both inside and outside seating
CRUISES DEPART AT
11:00 AM; 12:15 AM; 1:30 PM; 2:45 PM and 4:00PM
Call for extended season departure times
PRICES
Adults $16.50 CAD
Seniors (65+) and Students (12-17) $15.00 CAD
Children (4-11) $11.50 CAD
Group and Charter Rates Available
Afterwards I went shopping and ate dinner at the Queen's Quay. Leave a Comment Address: 207 Queen's Quay West, Suite 415, Toronto, OntarioPhone: 1-800-976-2442 Local: 416-203-01Directions: Mariposa Cruise Line in the heart of the Toronto Harbourfront at the Queen's Quay Terminal BuildingWebsite: http://www.mariposacruises.com/harbourtours.html
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