How to reach Olympic Island before April?

How to reach Olympic Island before April? - faro les éclaireurs

The most iconic view of Toronto seems to be taken from Olympic Island right across downtown. On Google Maps, it says there is a ferry from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal that takes 32 minutes:

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That would be great except that according to the Toronto site, it does not operate until April. However, the ferry to Ward Island operates but that look rather far from Olympic island to walk in the cold.

Is there public transportation that go fairly close to Olympic island in winter? Are there even taxis on these islands?

Google Maps is of no help for this either. It says to Take the ferry to Toronto from Ward Island and then take the ferry to Olympic island:

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Best Answer

Since some links could be removed, I've simply typed the websites out for future research.

The torontoisland.com/ferry.php site has information regarding the seasonal schedules:

Winter service is to Ward's Island only starting 6:35am until 11pm. Check the ferry schedule online as boats do not run frequently during the winter.

Toronto.ca will have more details regarding which ferry points are open. Winter season ends on April 8, 2018. You can even buy your tickets online there.

Harbourfront Centre has info on water taxis:

  • TorontoHarbourWaterTaxi.com
  • TikiTaxi.ca
  • WaterTaxiNow.com

TorontoBicycleTours.com will rent for various hours of the day or overnight, even up to 1 week.




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Is Centre Island Open Covid?

All park facilities at Centre Island and Hanlan's Point are closed except for the public washrooms: near the Ward's beach.

Is Toronto Island open in winter?

In the winter the ferry only services Wards Island (east end of the Islands) which is where people live. Check the ferry schedule as it does not run as frequently as in the summer. The only island restaurant that was open all year long ( on Wards Island) closed in Nov. 2017.

How long is ferry ride to Toronto Island?

Ferry Schedule Sailing toward the island, you'll get a great view of Toronto's full skyline. The average trip time takes around 15 minutes one direction, giving you ample time to enjoy the majestic view of the lake.



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