Toronto Islands

it,s nice and quite from the city, to be relax , in place not too far from the city

Simple fun is so rare these days. I mean, where else in Toronto can you feed a real swan and ride a fake one minutes later. There’s a great amusement park (Centreville), great bike trails, endless spots for picnics and the most unbelievable view of Downtown Toronto.

A GREAT ESCAPE FROM THE CITY NO CARS WIDE OPEN SPACES NICE CITY VIEW NO HILLS TO RIDE BIKES LOTS OF NICE COTTAGES WITH FRIENDLY CATS

18 holes ... erm ... baskets starting from the fire station headed. great water hazard on the 1st half. 18th hole is one of my favorites.

A day spent walking or biking around the islands is a great mini-vacation! Enjoy the spectacular view of the cityscape during the short ferry ride there. Then, bring a homemade picnic to enjoy on the lush grass as ridiculously carefree people around you play ultimate frisbee. Alternately, enjoy a carefree game of ultimate frisbee while others enjoy a picnic on the lush grass! And don't forget to visit the donkey and geese at Centre Island.

Summer isn't complete without a bike ride on the island

Fun and laid-back; you pull one big oar in a wide, stable boat with 18 rowers and a coxie to call the strokes. I did it last year, it's all-ages and easy. Rowing costs $130 for the full season of training 2 nights a week on the water down by Cherry Bridge. Sign up online; registration week is April 21-24. The awesome end-of-season Viking Festival happens June 12-15 on Toronto Island. Proceeds support inner-city kids programs. Dom, the head coach, is a BIG personality and always makes me laugh.