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Jul 2011

Toronto Islands

Toronto Islands - BindaasTravel.com

The Toronto Islands are a chain of small islands in the city of Toronto, Canada. Comprising the only group of islands in the western part of Lake Ontario, the Toronto Islands are located just offshore from the city centre, and provide shelter for Toronto Harbour. The islands are a popular recreational destination, and are home to a small residential community and to the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. They are connected to the mainland by several ferry services.

The Toronto Islands boast a lovely boardwalk, tennis courts, picnic areas, an amusement park, beaches, yacht club, restaurants and much more. The Toronto Islands exist just a mere minutes from the busy downtown Toronto.

There are numerous concession stands throughout the island, as well as restaurants such as the new Shopsy's Island Deli Bar and Grill right beside the ferry docks with an unparalleled city skyline view, the Carousel Café near Centreville, and the Rectory Café, a hidden gem tucked in off the boardwalk near Ward's Island.

The beaches on the island's south side are supervised in July and August. For the daring, there is a clothing-optional beach on the western Hanlan's Point. Facilities include washrooms, drinking fountains, water taps, 21 picnic areas with six fire pits, three volleyball courts, two baseball diamonds, five wading pools, and two first aid stations.


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Posted By : Triveni shetwe

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