20 mins (Short ferry ride from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal)
$
4.9
Local Beaches & Waters
Ward's Island Beach & Algonquin Boardwalk
Peaceful island beach escape with sandy swimming shores and city skyline vistas
Personal Travel Notes & Description
A 15-minute passenger ferry ride across Toronto Harbour brings you to the car-free Toronto Islands. Ward's Island beach features soft sand, calm Lake Ontario waters, and views stretching out over the freshwater horizon, framed by 1920s cottage boardwalks and wildflowers.
Insider Tip & Advice
Rent a bicycle or bring your own on the ferry; stop by the Island Cafe for iced lavender lemonade and fresh salads right by the ferry docks.
Atmosphere & Highlights
#Toronto Island
#Beach
#Swimming
#Skyline Views
#Car-Free
Place Essentials
Drive Time
20 mins (Short ferry ride from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal)
from Toronto, Canada
Address
Ward's Island, Toronto, ON M5J 2C6, Canada
Website
Visit Official Site ↗
Phone
(416) 392-8193