Private tour in Toronto Linda R

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 261 USD

Toronto Island Walking Tour #2

Tour #1068174
5 (5)
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 4 people

3 hours

Walking

Party Size:

1

Overview of your Toronto tour:

The Island is a very special place, and I love showing people how unique it is! The Ward's Island community of 700 people is located inside a 538-acre park, only a 15-minute ferry ride away from the heart of Toronto's downtown. The Park is beautiful and spacious, one of Toronto's most popular tourist attractions. Ward's Island is car-free and store-free, making for an unusual lifestyle, unique in North America. We want you to see the community's charm, learn about its vibrant artists' community, and get a real sense of what it's like to live year- round on the Island, quite different from the hustle and bustle of what Islanders call "the mainland, " aka Toronto. By tour's end, you'll hear how Islanders' saved their homes from the bulldozers, about the day-to-day life of Islanders-- people who take a boat to school or work, borrow sugar from their neighbours when they've run out, have an 11:30 curfew when the ferry makes its last run, and have a community phone book categorized by first names.

Your Toronto tour itinerary

• We meet you as you get off the ferry at Ward's Island and visit two places that form the Toronto Island community: Ward's Island, nicknamed "the inner city" and Algonquin Island or "the suburbs. " You'll see why! • After some history and archival photos, we'll stroll to the gardens of the Island Café, situated in an historic building, and pause to view the pebble mosaic and garden created by a local artist. After, we'll stroll by cottage-style homes and gardens; see artwork by Island artisans; a lush meadow and sandy beaches. We'll then walk the beautiful wooden boardwalk along the open waters of Lake Ontario to Algonquin Island. • We take a footbridge to "the suburbs" to see different styles of homes and gardens; walk to the best photo op of the Toronto skyline and CN Tower. We'll end the tour with coffee and scones at The Runaway Cafe, a quaint little pop up nestled in a charming little green space along the way .

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

You will take a 15-minute ferry ride to Ward's Island from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal in downtown Toronto. We will meet you at the white gazebo when you get off the boat at Ward's Island. You can buy advance tickets by googling Toronto Island ferry tickets. We walk everywhere during the tour as there are no cars or public transportation on the Island. The Island is flat and accessible and we walk at a leisurely pace. You return to Toronto by ferry which takes you back to the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal.

What's included
  • Other: The visit to an Islander's home with coffee/tea and home-baked goodies is included in the tour price.
  • Private Guide
  • Food Drinks Snacks
What's extra
  • Other: The ferry ticket is not included in the price. Please search Toronto Island Ferry tickets to pre-purchase your ticket. You will not need money during the tour. The treat at our neighbour's home is included. Should you decide to stay after the tour for a bite to eat or drink at the local restaurants, you can pay by cash or with credit card. If you wish to rent a bike, boat or stand-up paddle board, you can pay by credit card as well. We can make suggestions and help you plan your time after the tour.
  • Public Transportation
Meeting location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: You will take the ferry to Ward's Island from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal in downtown Toronto. The terminal is at the foot of Bay St. on Queens Quay near the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel. We will meet you at the white gazebo as you get off the ferry at Ward's Island. Once you book, we will provide you with all the information you need about ferry location and schedules. You will return to the city by ferry back to the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Off The Beaten Path

Nature Wildlife And Safaris

Art And Culture

Architecture

Languages
Fluent

English

Basic

French

Activity level
Minimal
5

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    Duration:

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    Transportation:

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    $ 261 USD

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    up to 4 people

    Duration:

    3 hours

    Transportation:

    Walking

    Party Size:

    1

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