Exploring the Toronto Islands - What to do in Toronto - Day Trip Toronto

A popular summer pastime is taking the ferry or a water taxi across the harbour over to the beautiful Toronto Islands. The Islands have so many things to see, do, and eat, and we'll show you it all in this tour of the Toronto Islands. From exploring the Centreville Amusement Park, as well as North America's largest car free community, wandering along the sandy beaches, and of course eating lots of tasty food, the Toronto Islands are the perfect day trip from the bustling city of Toronto!
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[@TakeTimeToTravel]

Check out our video on Toronto's Waterfront: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2qTp4RtjL-XmNE

[@EveryFurtherMile]

We love Toronto Island! Such a magical place to escape the city to.

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

It is hard to believe that you're only a 15 minute ferry ride away from the bustling city. It feels so rural and relaxing. Thanks for watching :)

[@miike261]

Great video! The Toronto Islands have some terrific views of the city!

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

Hi mike, thanks for watching! The views of Toronto's skyline are amazing from the Toronto Islands :)

[@CanadianLife2020]

Thank you Mike and Tom for taking me along!!! Beautiful, I had no idea that existed.

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

The Toronto Islands are such a great place to escape the busy city, and they're only a fifteen minute ferry ride from downtown! Thanks for watching :)

[@HarrisonIJ]

Great videos. Just back in UK from Ontario and Quebec holiday your guides were a great help. All the best Ian.

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

Thanks for your kind words! We're so happy that you were able to use some of our recommendations, and we hope you had a great holiday :)

[@Swampzoid]

I've never been to Toronto 😭. Those islands looked so unique and inviting. I wish y'all had gone on the swan boats, though. Thanks for sharing.

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

Toronto is a fun place to visit, but I'd recommend going in the summer! We had a great time on the Toronto Islands, and I guess we'll have to consider trying out the swan boats next time lol. Thanks for watching :)

[@mattmorris222]

SO thrilled to get a new video guys! Glad its Friday and we can watch this tonight (also glad we are with Bell and not Rogers , so we are able to!) I havent been to the island in years but this video has made me want to take a visit soon!

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

Hi Matt! Well our phones were out all day yesterday with Rogers, but we have Videotron for internet in Montreal, so not a complete loss lol. The Toronto Islands are a fun place to go and relax for the day, and yet only minutes away from downtown. Thank you for watching and for your kind words :)

[@garyphil5432]

Great video. Thanks guys.

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

Hi Gary and Phil, thanks for watching :)

[@NickTours]

I love the Island, I'm going to need to get there this summer. It's been so long since I've been there. Thank you for taking us.

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

It's such a beautiful place, and only minutes away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Thanks for watching Nick, we really appreciate it :)

[@minimontrealmoments]

The Toronto skyline has changed drastically since the last time I was on the Islands: All those huge condo buildings along the water were just being built then. Thanks for yet another great video! We always look forward to the next one:)

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

We've noticed each time we return to Toronto that things seem to change quickly! On the other hand, the Eglinton Crosstown Subway just always seems to be in the same mess for over 10 years lol. Thanks for watching :)

[@movingtocanada101]

Thanks for another amazing video!! I’ve been taking in all your Toronto inspiration this summer so I’m definitely going to try Toronto Islands soon. I did my engagement photo shoot at the Toronto Music Garden - thanks to both of you! It was beautiful!!!

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

We're so glad the Toronto Music Garden worked out for you! The Toronto Islands are so beautiful and relaxing...and yet so close to downtown. A great place for a picnic on a nice summer day :)

[@movingtocanada101]

@@TakeTimeToTravel I’m definitely going to try a picnic there for sure!

[@nathalieprovoste]

Hi! My mom, my grandma and I spent yesterday afternoon watching your videos about Toronto (I'm planning to move there next year!) and I came here today just to thank you for this channel! We really felt like we were walking around the city with you guys, and it helps a lot that you tell how much everything costs. We'll definitely watch more videos! Thank you again! Wish you the best :)

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

Hi Natalie! We're so happy to hear that you found our videos useful. Toronto is a beautiful city, and there are lots of fun things to do. There are also lots of great restaurants and you can find foods from around the world. Thank you for watching, and thank your Mom and Grandma too, we really appreciate it :) (Where are you moving from?)

[@nathalieprovoste]

@@TakeTimeToTravel Oh, I'm so eager to move there! I hope everything works out. I'm moving from São Paulo, Brazil! 🌻 I've applied for the Express Entry program. Fingers crossed! 🤞

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

@@nathalieprovoste Wow, that's amazing that you're coming from São Paulo! We're hoping that you'll be successful with your Express Entry application :)

[@nathalieprovoste]

@@TakeTimeToTravel Oh, thank you so much! ♥ I'll come back to let you know if I get my permanent resident visa. 😊 In the meantime, my family and I will continue to watch your channel after our Sunday lunches! Wishing you all the best ✨

[@ouritaliandestiny7955]

What a great tour with beautiful sights! Love the tulip chairs for a little rest. Also loved the little boat ride to the waterfront, that looked like so much fun! Thanks for taking us along! .Debbie & Stijn

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

Hi Debbie and Stijn! The Toronto Islands are such a fun and relaxing place to visit, and yet they are only a 15 minute ferry ride from the busy downtown. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words :) (We will check out your channel as we'll be travelling to Italy in August)

[@ouritaliandestiny7955]

@@TakeTimeToTravel Wonderful!! Where in Italy will you be visiting? Umbria is not to be missed! It's every bit as beautiful as Tuscany if not more but a lot less expensive. If you need any tips and where to go and what to see, please don't hesitate to ask. You can also check out our Instagram. We would love to meet up with you if you are in our area, we love meeting other KZbinrs! We actually just released a new video a few weeks ago with KZbinrs "Retirement Travelers", they did as well and their video shows you our area of Umbria! Happy and safe travels guys! 💞🇮🇹 Debbie and Stijn

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

@@ouritaliandestiny7955 We are spending a week in Paris, then we will fly to Venice for 5 nights. After that we take the train to Rome for 5 nights...and then fly back to Montreal. Just a short holiday to help break up the summer. Unfortunately not enough time to explore all of Italy, but it's an opportunity to check out a couple of places that are at the top of our "must visit" list. Thanks for the offer of help, and also to meet you. Hopefully we can cross paths in the future :)

[@ouritaliandestiny7955]

@@TakeTimeToTravel sounds like a wonderful trip! Honestly, all of Italy is truly amazing💞🇮🇹 Safe Travels

[@Blaze44_22]

Those tulip chairs were a gift from the Netherlands, when royalty from that country visited some years ago. By the way, if you want to sound like a local (I mean local local, as in an islander) NEVER pluralize the word 'Island'.

[@minimontrealmoments]

It's been too long! Look forward to your return with some new and exciting videos from your travels:)

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

Well, it has been a while since our last video! We just arrived back in Montreal yesterday, and plan to get back at it :)

[@minimontrealmoments]

@@TakeTimeToTravel That's great. Thanks for letting us know. :)

[@kiransharma7848]

So interesting! Lovely v view of lake ontario .❣👍

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

We are so lucky to have such a huge park so close to the downtown area! Thanks for watching :)

[@kiransharma7848]

@@TakeTimeToTravel If I may ask are u both from Toronto ?

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

@@kiransharma7848 Tom is originally from Toronto, and Mike is from a small town about an hour drive north of Toronto :)

[@kiransharma7848]

@@TakeTimeToTravel oka! Great. Thanks for sharing. Much appreciated. Take care. Cya in ur next....

[@fares-please]

Great video guys! I want to try Riveria Wards Island Kitchen. That looks amazing, especially the food. The islands are so special , we are lucky to have them here in Toronto. We always enjoy Hanlans beach , but it would be cold when you went 😂

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

We are so lucky to have such a huge waterfront park just a short boat ride away from downtown Toronto! The food was great at Riviera, and it's a beautiful patio with great views of the lake. Cheers :)

[@crqdea6654]

THANK YOU👍🏿

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

You're welcome! Cheers from Athens, Greece :)

[@debsmostexcellentadventure5353]

Really enjoyed this video and you have a very good channel,please stay safe debs fan xxx 🤗.....

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

Hi Deb, thank you for watching and for your kind words! Cheers :)

[@rickwallace2091]

Hi, my partner went there last weekend, and we never got past the beach at Harland’s Point.😇.We took our bicycles, so now that we have an idea that there’s tons to see, next time we will probably explore a little more. Thanks

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

You'll have to check out all the islands. There is lots to see and do...and of course places to eat :) Thanks for watching!

[@BaruJajal]

perjalanan dikota yang indah

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

Toronto really is quite a beautiful city, especially in the summer time! Thank you for watching :)

[@joanyast]

I would like to go there. Thanks guys

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

You should definitely try and visit some time. Thanks for watching :)

[@SonGoku31213]

Probably one of the most peaceful and beautiful places to visit when coming to Toronto. Even without joining any activity, the island is very enjoyable to turn off the brain and vibe with nature. If u go in summer, this island has some of the most beautiful beaches compared to other ones nearby. I hope people make sure to clean after themselves tho. It even has one beach where u can swim naked! :D Other than that, grab some weed, friends or dog + cat and enjoy the view:)

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

It's so surprising that this beautiful calm oasis is only minutes away by boat from the hustle and bustle of the city! We love relaxing on the beaches on a nice hot summer day, on the Islands. Thank you so much for watching :)

[@bmar8519]

Are there any charging outlets for my phone on the island? Perhaps in certain buildings or in washrooms?

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

To be honest, we really didn't notice if there were charging outlets on the island. It really is a wonderful place for a visit. Thank you for watching :)

[@BC_Geoff]

What date was this filmed on? Or around what date? Is this late April? Early may?

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

We had a great time during our day trip to the Toronto Islands! We did go in either late April or early May, not sure of the exact date. It was a beautiful sunny day and the spring flowers were out, although not everything was open yet. Thank you for watching :)

[@BC_Geoff]

@@TakeTimeToTravel thank you. Plannin on visits in the first week of May 2024 and wondering what the weather is like and how far along spring is.

[@debbier7339]

how long to walk the whole island? or will bike be easier?

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

There are about 15 islands that make up the Toronto Islands. The most popular one is Centre Island where you can find fountains, formal gardens, Centerville Amusement Park, a pier that extends into Lake Ontario, a sandy beach, picnic areas, Franklin's Children's Garden and many other attractions. We really loved walking around Ward's and Algonquin Islands to check out the many homes and cottages that are there. You can walk all over as there are bridges between the islands, but there are also bike rentals which might be easier to get around. Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it :)

[@nafizimtiaz5680]

How many hours is ideal for a proper visit? 4-5 or more?

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

It would depend on what you plan to do while you're there. If you are going to spend some time at the beach, or pack a picnic lunch to eat there, or enjoy the Centreville Amusement Park, then you would have to allow for more time. We were there for about 4 or 5 hours just wandering around. We had a great time and would definitely recommend a trip there. Thanks for watching :)

[@nafizimtiaz5680]

@@TakeTimeToTravel just went there yesterday. Loved it

[@jmoriarty8000]

The views are so nice but im planning on being there for the day, afraid it might become really boring

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

We had a great time on Toronto's Islands, and we had perfect weather too! Hope you enjoy your day there :)

[@kinggaming7859]

i subscribe

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

Thank you very much for watching and subscribing, it means a lot to us :)

[@kinggaming7859]

@@TakeTimeToTravel :)

[@user-yl8dg2pl7p]

Live onwardsisland 17:17

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

Wow, that must be amazing to live there! It feels like being so far away from the city, and yet it's just a short boat ride away. Thanks for watching :)

[@stevenpeterson3503]

Nice views in your video but your change in tone of your voice throughout the video was extremely annoying.

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

Thanks for watching!

[@Gr8CanadianMom]

I am so sorry, but I have constructive criticism; every single time you say a sentence, your last two words are on a totally different tone. It sounds like you ran out of breathe on every sentence. I love your videos but the drastic change in your voice consistently, is extremely distracting from the video and information. I hope you take this, as how I am trying to explain it, please just listen to your video again and notice what I am trying to point out for you. I hope to watch many more of your videos. ❤️

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

Thank you for taking the time to help us improve our videos. We'll try to take your recommendations into account as we're recording, going forward. Thank you for watching, and for your kind words, we really appreciate it :)

[@frenchpower5015]

This water taxi is so expensive for nothing

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

We found the water taxi was a great way to get over to the islands if you don't want to wait in line for the ferry. Thanks for watching.