Thinking of a nice quick getaway in Toronto? Centre Island is a destination like no other! Enjoy a 15-minute fun water ride to either Centre Island, Hanlan’s Point or Ward’s Island with many available beaches for sun-bathing. Below are some helpful resources on how to get to Toronto Centre Island.
Where to depart: Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at 9 Queens Quay West (Bay St & Queens Quay W) just west of the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel. Enter the Ferry Terminal through the walkways between Westin Harbour Castle Hotel and Harbour Castle Condominiums.
3 ways to get there:
1. Take the subway to Union Station and walk to 9 Queens Quay.
2. Drive to Harbourfront and park at one of these locations.
3. Take the Uber and get dropped at Bay St and Queens Quay W.
Destination: Centre Island, Hanlan’s Point, and Ward’s Island
Tickets: Adults $8.50 per trip. Required to buy and print tickets online in advance. Here’s the link. https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp
Schedule: To view the departing schedules. Here’s the link. https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-gardens-beaches/toronto-island-park/
Notes: Masks are mandatory during the ride.
For more info, contact Jack Layton Ferry Terminal: 416-392-8193
Where to depart: 207 Queens Quay West (York St. and Queens Quay) and look for yellow and black water taxis.
3 ways to get there:
1. Take the subway to Union Station and walk to 207 Queens Quay.
2. Drive to Harbourfront and park at one of these locations.
3. Take the Uber and get dropped at York St and Queens Quay W.
Destination: Centre Island, Hanlan’s Point & Ward’s Island
Tickets: $10 for adults per one-way trip, free for infants 13 months and younger. Accept cash, debit, or credit.
Schedule: To view their peak season schedule, here’s the link. https://www.torontoharbourwatertaxi.com/hours-and-destinations/#page-content
Notes: Masks are mandatory during the ride.
For more, contact Toronto Harbour Water Taxi at 416-203-8294
Where to depart: Dock is located at the intersection of Spadina and Queens Quay W in front of Starbucks and look for the wooden bamboo water taxi.
3 ways to get there:
1. Take the subway to Union Station and walk towards Spadina and Queens Quay W.
2. Drive to Harbourfront and park at one of these locations.
3. Take the Uber and get dropped at Spadina and Queens Quay W.
Destination: Centre Island and Hanlan’s Point
Tickets: $10 for adults and kids. Accept cash, debit, credit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Schedule: Boats departing every 2-3 minutes from 10am-9pm. 7 days a week.
Notes: Masks are mandatory during the rides.
Hours of operation are weather-dependent. Please give them a call to ensure availability at 647-347-8454
Two departing locations: 375 Queens Quay W at HTO Park W OR 235 Queens Quay W at Harbourfront Centre location.
3 ways to get there:
1. Take the subway to Union Station and walk towards 375 Queens Quay W OR 235 Queens Quay W.
2. Drive to Harbourfront and park at one of these locations.
3. Take the Uber and get dropped at Spadina & Queens Quay W or Lower Simcoe St & Queens Quay W.
Destination: Centre Island, Hanlan’s Point, and Ward’s Island.
Tickets: All locations for $10 per trip. Accept debit and credit only.
Notes: Masks are mandatory during the rides.
Call The Private Taxi for more info at 416-838-TAXI (8294)
Now that you have the resources to know when, where, and how to get to these departing locations, the next thing you’ll need to focus on is to have fun, relax and enjoy the ride to Centre Island!
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