Toronto Islands, Toronto

Toronto Islands, Toronto (Canada)

The Toronto Islands are a chain of 15 small islands in Lake Ontario south of mainland Toronto Ontario Canada. Comprising the only group of islands in the western part of Lake Ontario the Toronto Islands are located just offshore from the citys downtown area provide shelter for Toronto Harbour and separate Toronto from the rest of Lake Ontario. The islands are home to the Toronto Island Park the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport several private yacht clubs a public marina Centreville Amusement Park a year-round residential neighborhood and several public beaches. The island community is the largest urban car-free community in North America. Public ferries operate year-round from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and privately operated water taxis operate from May to September. A pedestrian tunnel connects the mainland to the airport.