- HikeType Urban Walk
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_urban-walks.png
- PaceTypes Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
- TerrainTypes ,Flat,Level 1 (Easy - mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Toronto Island
Hike Leader(s): Michael Humpage, Janet McColeman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy - mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 13.5 KM
Description
The island can be very beautiful and peaceful in the early fall. We will meet at 9:15 AM at the Toronto Islands Ferry Dock at the bottom of Bay Street to take the 9:30 AM Ward's Island ferry (as per Island Fall Schedule). Tickets can be bought online or at the ticket booth. Ferry adult return cost is $9.11. The hike will do a loop around the islands, along the boardwalk, past the lighthouse to Hanlan's Point and returning on the other side of Ward's island. Expected return on the Ward's Island ferry departing at 2:15 PM. Dropout anytime by returning to Ward's island ferry dock or there are also ferries leaving from Hanlan's Point or Centre Island on a limited schedule. Hiking shoes or good walking shoes needed. Bring water (2 litres recommended), lunch, sunscreen and insect repellant. Difficulty Level: 1/2 (Easy to/Moderate)