Toronto Island Park

Toronto Islands Park is a car‑free cluster of islands located in Lake Ontario, just off downtown Toronto. Visitors reach the islands via public ferries from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, with seasonal service to Centre Island, Hanlan’s Point, and Ward’s Island, and year‑round service to Ward’s Island during fall and winter.

The islands span about 325 hectares, including Centre Island (family‑oriented with beaches, gardens and Centreville Amusement Park), Ward’s Island (residential community with arts vibe), and Hanlan’s Point (beach, disc golf, LGBTQ+ friendly zones). A network of pedestrian and cycling paths, plus footbridges, connects the islands and makes walking from one to another practical in under an hour.

Facilities include four supervised beaches (including Toronto’s only clothing‑optional beach at Hanlan’s Point), public art installations, Gibraltar Point Lighthouse (Canada’s oldest lighthouse), disc golf, paddle rentals, picnic areas, and seasonal tram tours. Centreville Amusement Park, operated by a private company on leased City land, offers over 30 rides and a splash pad open in summer months and requires separate ride tickets beyond the ferry fare.

City of Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation operates ferry services and manages beaches, gardens and most facilities. Round‑trip fares (2025) are approximately CAD 9 for adults, lower rates for youth and seniors. Online ticket purchase is recommended to avoid lines during peak season.

Whether you’re seeking a beach day, scenic skyline views, biking, boating, cultural history or family fun at Centreville, Toronto Islands offers a varied destination within minutes of the city’s downtown core. Peak summer weekends see heavy visitation—plan early or choose quieter times.