[Photo Tour] Toronto Island by Bike

Toronto Island

I’m a beach girl all the way. When I found out Toronto had islands, I knew that would be one of my destinations while in Toronto. And, what better way to check out an island than by bike?

Right off of the coastline on Lake Ontario, Toronto Islands were created in 1858 after a hurricane separated Toronto’s eastern peninsula from the city’s mainland. Today, Toronto Island is a top recreation destination for locals and tourist alike. There’s a small amusement park for the kiddies, tram rides, bike and canoe rentals. And, of course, there is the beach.

Toronto Island is only accessible by a 15-minute ferry ride. I arrived at the most western point, Hanlan’s Point, named after after world-champion sculler, Ned Hanlan. And, then proceeded around the island, towards it’s most eastern islands, Algonquin and Ward Island; home to the 250 houses, and approximately 650 residents on Toronto Island. Following is most of what I saw during this 5km bike tour around Toronto Island:

The CN Tower from the ferry.

The Edward Hanlan Statue greets you as you arrive via the Hanlan Ferry

This trellis leads to Hanlan Point Beach, also knows as the nude beach.

Clothing Optional Beach on Toronto Island

Lighthouse on Toronto Island. Supposedly, it’s haunted.

St Andrews Church on Toronto Island

Boat Dock Algonquin Island

View of Manitou Beach from the Pier

One of many lovely tree lined walkway on Algonquin Island

Algonquin Island Cottage. The view from this porch is of Toronto’s skyline.

Bridge on Toronto Island

Peekaboo Toronto Skyline from Toronto Island

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