Must-see attractions in Toronto Islands

  • Toronto Central Islands and Ward's Island Park beach, Ontario, Canada, aerial view from top at sunny greenery and sandy coast with boats, people swimming at summer. Popular tourist location.
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    Ward's Island Beach

    Toronto Islands

    Arguably the prettiest beach on the Toronto Islands, this is a long, curving shoreline with tawny sand and views of boats sailing past. Lifeguards are on…

  • Hanlan's Point

    Toronto Islands

    West of Centre Island, the island of Hanlan's Point is named after world-champion sculler 'Ned' Hanlan (1855–1904), a member of the first family to…

  • Ward's Island

    Toronto Islands

    The most residential of the Toronto Islands, Ward's has funky old houses crowded together and narrow pedestrian- and cyclist-only streets. At the island's…

  • Centreville Amusement Park

    Toronto Islands

    From Centre Island ferry terminal, wander past the information booth to quaint Centreville's antique carousel, goofy golf course, miniature train and…

  • Gibraltar Point Beach

    Toronto Islands

    Gibraltar Point is a pleasant little beach backed by small sand dunes and beach grass. It's less frequented than other island beaches, making it a bit…

  • Hanlan's Point Beach

    Toronto Islands

    Beyond the tennis courts and a fragile ecosystem of low-lying dunes sustaining rare species, Hanlan's Point Beach has 'clothing-optional' status,…

  • St Andrew by-the-Lake Anglican Church

    Toronto Islands

    An 1884 Stick-style church with striking stained-glass windows, St Andrew by-the-lake sits at the eastern end of Centre Island. It originally stood near…

  • Centre Island Beach

    Toronto Islands

    On the south side of Centre Island, this is the busiest and least scenic of the islands' beaches. A big, rocky surf break keeps the water calm – perfect…