How To Get To The Toronto Islands | How Much Does It Cost To Go to Toronto Island | Complete Guide
Channel: A Dawn
Date: 2022-04-24

How to Take the Ferry to the Toronto Islands | All You Need To Know About the Toronto Islands 

In the video, I will look at what you need to know about the Toronto Islands. We will concentrate on the most 3 popular islands Centre Island, Ward Island, and Hanlan’s Point. 

On the Islands, you’ll find sandy swimming beaches (including a Clothing Optional Beach on Hanlan's Point), bike, canoe and kayak rentals, a marina, sports & park facilities, big grass fields for picnics, a theatre, nature trails, a fire station, and some residents. 

How Long Is The Ferry or Taxi Ride To the Toronto Islands
About 15 to 10 minutes. 

How Much Does It Cost To Go To the Toronto Islands
An adult round-trip ticket costs $8.70. A one-way taxi ride costs $12, but you don’t have to pay to come back on a ferry (even if you took a taxi to the island)

Pro Tip: Buy Ferry tickets online. Much faster and easier. 

Visit the City of Toronto Ferry Tickets Online Link for more info:
https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-gardens-beaches/toronto-island-park/all-ferry-schedules/

How to Take The Ferry to the Toronto Islands
The ferries to the Toronto depart from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, on Queen’s Quay between Yonge and Bay streets.

Visit the link City of Toronto All Ferry Schedules Link for more info:
https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-gardens-beaches/toronto-island-park/all-ferry-schedules/

How to Take TTC to the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal  
A short walk from Union Station or take the 510 Spadina streetcar or 509 Harbourfront streetcar to the Queens Quay stop and walk 1 to 2 minutes.

How to Take Water Taxi to the Toronto Island
Several water taxi services depart from downtown Toronto to go to the Toronto Islands, such as Centre Island, Ward Island, and Hanlan's Point. 

For Water Taxi locations, visit their websites. Harbourfront Centre also has a map of water taxi locations.

Is It Better to Take a Taxi or a Ferry to the Toronto Islands
Taking a ferry or a taxi to the Toronto Islands costs about the same (only $1.30 difference). 

Toronto Island ferries give you a different experience than taking taxis. I feel like I am taking a ship and enjoying the experience of a bigger space with more people. But during the weekends or holidays, ferries can get crowded.

Water Taxis offer faster service with no waiting or maintaining schedules. Water Taxi is like taking an Uber and Ferry is like taking the subway. Both are excellent and offer different levels of experience. 

Which Toronto Islands is The Best to Go (Centre Island, Ward Island, and Hanlan's Point)

Centre Island offers the most activities, and this is where most people go. It’s got Centreville, an amusement park, and beautiful lookout point and more places to eat than the others. But Centre Island is also the most crowded.

Ward’s Island is on the east side where you will find some residences and also has a nice cafe, playground, soccer field, beaches and more. The beach here is less crowded. There are also nice paths and a boardwalk to stroll on. 

In my opinion, Ward’s Island offers the best view of Toronto City and the skyline. I also enjoy the solitude of being less crowded. 

Hanlan's Point is right next to the Billy Bishop Airport and you can literally view the parked planes and runway. There are also, Gibraltar lighthouse and the only clothing-optional beach in Toronto.

In my opinion, Hanlan's Point beach is the longest and offers the best views overlooking Downtown Toronto and the Mimico skyline. 

In brief, if you are looking for more activities and places to eat, go to Centre Island. If you are looking for solitude and relaxation, including better beach experiences, go to Ward's Island and Hanlan's Point.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:12 What You Need to Know - The Toronto Islands
1:35 How Long Is The Ferry Ride To the Toronto Islands
1:42 How Much Does It Cost To Go To the Toronto Islands
2:15 How to Take The Ferry to the Toronto Islands
2:56 How to Take TTC to the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal  
3:12 How to Take Water Taxi to the Toronto Islands
3:55 Is It Better to Take a Taxi or a Ferry to the Toronto Islands
4:44 Which Toronto Islands is The Best to Go 
6:18 Beautiful Toronto Islands Slideshow

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