In 1858, the eastern part was washed away in a storm, creating the islands. The islands then moved closer to the mainland when in the early 20th century, a land-fill project extended the shore line from Front Street to its present location. In the 1950s, the municipal government tried to oust the island residents from their island homes, eventually giving up about 20 years later. The islands are now mostly park land, with a few small residential areas, various attractions, and the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. Walk to the ferry terminal and get on the Hanlan s Point or Ward s Island ferry.
Many companies offer various kinds of tours of the city.
Here is a selection of the most popular ones. Tickets to most of these are also available from the concierge at most hotels. Tickets are valid for 24 hours. The narrated tour features optional drop-offs at the CN Tower, Skydome, Casa Loma, the waterfront, the Eaton Centre, University of Toronto, Yorkville and High Park. Daily departures at 10am and 2pm from the Metropolitan Toronto Bus Terminal at 610 Bay St., or you can arrange to be picked up at your hotel.