Toronto Islands, Island group in Lake Ontario, Canada
The Toronto Islands form a chain of 15 interconnected islands stretching 5 kilometers from Ward's Island to Hanlan's Point, offering beaches and parks.
Originally a peninsula formed by sandbars from the Scarborough Bluffs, the islands separated from mainland Toronto during a severe storm in 1858.
The islands maintain North America's largest urban car-free residential community, where 600 people live in cottage-style homes throughout the year.
Visitors access the islands through a 13-minute ferry service departing from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, with services operating throughout all seasons.
The Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, constructed in 1809, stands as one of the oldest structures on the islands and continues to mark the western channel.
Location: Ontario
Part of: Toronto
Shares border with: Harbourfront, Toronto
GPS coordinates: 43.62083,-79.37861
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20
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