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Urban Walk: Toronto Islands Family Day Hike
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02/19/2024 10:15 AM - 4:30 PM
- 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
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):
Meet inside the waiting area of Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at the foot of Bay Street at 10:15AM to take the 10:30 AM Ferry to Ward’s Island. Ferry tickets can be purchased when you arrive or online. Ferry return fares: $10.50 adult, $6.75 student/senior
Hike Leader(s): Ray Berzins 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: 12 km
Description
The Toronto Islands are very peaceful in the Winter Season. We will catch the 3:45 pm or 4:15 pm ferry to be back in the city by 4:30 pm. Bring a lunch, snacks, water, a hot beverage, and icers if available. Dress in warm layers appropriate to the weather. Heated washrooms available. Dropout anytime by walking back to the Ward’s Island Ferry Dock. We will hike to Hanlan’s Point and return to Ward’s Island (only destination served in the Winter) – approximately 6 km each way.