Does Toronto Island have restaurants?

The Toronto Islands have a small handful of eateries. Selection and variety are limited, as most of the restaurants do not operate year round, full-time, and are open only seasonally.

Can you walk from Ward’s Island to Centre Island?

It is about a 2 mile walk from Ward’s island to Centre Island. There is no short cut. Option 1 is your best bet if you’re not into the walk. However, you will have to get to the end of the line for the Center Island Ferry and pay your fare like everyone else.

Is anything open on Toronto Island?

The Toronto Island remains open even though it seems everything else in the city has been cancelled for the summer. The washrooms are closed on the ferry, though they’re open at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and on Toronto Island Park.

Is Ward’s Island Beach Open?

Open. The beach is supervised and maintained from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Washrooms and other facilities are open. Take the ferry to get to Ward’s Island. For a list of all facilities, visit Ward’s Island Park.

Can you bring food to Center Island?

You may bring your own food or order from Centre Island fine food catering. Groups of 25 to 100 will require a picnic permit. For additional information about picnic permits at the Toronto Islands, contact the parks permit office.

Can you BBQ at Center Island?

The best picnic sites are on Centre Island, Olympic Island and Hanlan’s Point. You can bring your own charcoal BBQ if you like but propane BBQs aren’t allowed! A permit is only required for groups of over 25 people.

Is Toronto Island worth visiting?

Yes, the Toronto Islands are definitely worth visiting. Have fun at the amusement park, enjoy a picnic in the park, relax on the beach, explore the garden, rent a bike or boat, play disc golf, have lunch or dinner at one of the island restaurants, and take in a skyline view of the city.

Can you stay overnight on Toronto Islands?

Activities. Camping – There is no overnight camping on the Toronto Islands.

Can you live on Toronto Island?

Somewhere between 600 and 700 people, cats, dogs, raccoons and a growing number of coyotes live on Toronto Island, in 262 wood-frame homes that sit on two islands: Wards and Algonquin. Many students live in condos along the Toronto waterfront and come to school every morning across the bay on the ferry.

Can you stay overnight at Centre Island?

Camping – There is no overnight camping on the Toronto Islands. Before you fish The Islands for the first time we recommend you visit The Boathouse located at Centre Island. Staff can point out areas where you can fish.

Can you sleep on Toronto Island?

Camp Wavelength is the only time you can legally camp overnight on Toronto Island – unless you’re a member of the Girl Guides and Boy Scouts of Canada, in which case you can apply for a permit to camp over on rustic Snake Island. Otherwise, you gotta beg your lucky friends with Island homes for a place to crash.