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Discovering The Tranquil And Serene Atmosphere Of Toronto Islands

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View Of Royal Canadian Yacht Club

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Toronto Islands are in the close vicinity of the bustling city Toronto that offer the visitors the most tranquil and serene atmosphere. The tourists are sure to forget about the stress and strain of their daily lives when they visit this amazingly beautiful place on earth. The place offers the idyllic rural setting to the visitors, and is over 3 miles long and extends to Hanlan’s Point starting from Ward’s Island. Moreover, it is very easy to reach the island as one just needs to hire a ferry from Younge Street for as low as $5 for adults, while the rates are further slashed to $2 for senior citizens. Some of the favourite destinations of Toronto Islands are included here.

Hanlan’s Point

Hanlan’s Point has always been the famous destination for the tourists to visit. Most of the tourists like to stay here for a night and experience the soothing and comforting environment of the place. A restaurant near the ferry terminal offers delicious food to the customers, and there is a bar as well where people go to taste the best beers. People could be seen hanging around in the restaurant while waiting to go back to the downtown in a ferry.

Inner Harbour

Then, there is the Inner Harbour in the Toronto Islands that mesmerizes people with its charm and beauty. It is extremely busy place and people operating the boat here are required to have Toronto Harbour License. There are a number of commercial vessels as well, so, one needs to be extra careful while navigating in this area.

Toronto Island Marina

Toronto Island Marina is an extremely beautiful and quaint place, but, unfortunately a large number of tourists just fail to visit the place nowadays. The main reason is the new developments that have come up in the area including the new waterfront. However, the peaceful and restful place has a lot to offer to the visitors, especially the children, who simply like the setting of the place in the form of a park, along with a modern and well-equipped snack bar. Moreover, the bar that overlooks the skyline of the city is a treat to visit as well.

Toronto Island Yacht Club

Facing Hanlins Wall is Toronto Island Yacht Club, a private club, with dining room and all the modern facilities to cater to the requirements of the members of the club. It is towards the western side of Muggs Island, and offers panoramic views of the city.

Royal Canadian Yacht Club

Royal Canadian Yacht Club is well established and well-maintained yacht club with all the modern amenities including dining room that has a snack bar. Then, there is a licensed lounge as well. The members of the club are privileged to take advantage of other facilities including the repair facilities. They all follow a dress code while participating in the activities of the clubhouse.

Queen City Yacht Club

One could find the Queen City Yacht Club on the Algonquin Island. The club extends transient mooring facility to other members of associated yacht clubs.

Beach At Hanlan’s Point

Apart from these places, there is a beach as well towards Island’s end in the vicinity of Hanlan’s Point. People could enjoy here as well.

Exploring The Natural Beauty Of Toronto Island Park

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The Toronto Island Park, also known as The Toronto Island, is a perfect example of the nature at its best. One could simply forget about all the stress and strain of their lives, and get out of the busy downtown Toronto, by getting to The Toronto Island. The Toronto Island is basically a conglomeration of small islands and is near the downtown Toronto. Only boats are the means of transport to reach these islands, and people living on these islands relish the idea of taking the boat to run errands. The island doesn’t have any stores, but, it certainly abounds in the best sceneries of the nature.

Reaching The Toronto Island Park

As one needs to come by the water route, so, boats are the only means of transport. However, one could exercise certain options here as well as they could go for the Toronto Island Ferry that can be taken from Mainland Ferry Station that is in close proximity to the hotel Westin Harbour Castle. The best part is that it just takes a quarter of an hour to reach this amazing place with breathtaking views. The place is open for a major part of the day, closing just for about 6 hours from 11:30 pm to 6:30 am, and people are always welcome to explore the nature at its best during the rest of the time.

Star Attractions Of The Toronto Island Park

Hanlan’s Point

Hanlan Point is notoriously famous for its Hanlan Point Beach that permits full nudity, like some of the other public beaches in Canada. The Hanlan Island offers a variety of entertainment options to its visitors as well including softball diamonds and volleyball courts. Then there are the bicycle trails, and pedestrian trails for the people to roam around and enjoy the natural beauty of the island.

Centre Island

Centre Island is mainly the most preferred destination among the locals as they come along with the families to enjoy during the weekend. They rent boats, bikes, etc. and witness the tranquillity and serenity of the place, availing the chance of rejuvenating and refreshing themselves. They play volleyball, enjoy BBQ, take train rides, eat at Carousel Cafe, and do shopping. Then, there is the Franklin’s Children Garden, which is a star attraction for the kids, and a popular play spaces. There is a zoo “Far Enough Farm” which always draws the attention of the kids because of its animals including donkeys, horses, bunnies, peacocks, and pigs.

Ward’s Island

Ward’s Island is the place where the people reside. However, it does have the Beach here that is open to the visitors. Then, there is the Rectory Cafe, public drinking fountains, Church, and a public bathroom there. There is lush green grass all around the church, and the place is so peaceful and serene. One could get phenomenal panoramic views of the downtown Toronto from Algonquin Island.

Thus, the Toronto Island Park is the best place to visit as it offers a much needed retreat from the fast-paced hectic life of the people, and give them a chance to connect and commune with nature.

Fun Family Activated To Do In High Park In Toronto

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High Park is one of the places in Toronto that sparks the spirit of adventure in all that visit. It has beautiful gardens, walk and jogging trails, cafes, restaurants, and cafes. Families both local and those visiting Toronto rarely miss going to spend the day or a few hours in the park.

The park’s West Beaches Boardwalk is located in the southern part of the park. The boardwalk is the perfect place to take a stroll, jogging, or cycling as it winds its way around the lake and Humber Bay. Colborne Lodge is to the north of the boardwalk. The lodge is a 19th Century home housing the Toronto Museum. The museum displays various pieces of art and furnishing from the 17th century and offers guests a chance to learn the history of the neighboring areas.

A Paradise At The Heart Of The City

People who love nature relish taking a walk in the park. The ornamental garden beautifies the landscape with a carpet of flowers and other plants. The maple leaf shaped flower bed being a very notable feature. The park has a rock garden on a hill that is adjacent to the Grenadier Café. Also, there is a hanging garden with fountains, and a sunken garden. The gardens are a heavenly treat to nature lovers a natural paradise located in the middle of a big city.

Activities In The Park

Visitors can engage in yoga or paddle boarding at the Humber River. Stand-up paddle boarding is trending watersport in Toronto and other parts of the country. North to the Grenadier Café is the Chartres pattern, a labyrinth drawn on a concrete circle. It is a fun place to take the kids and let them run around the maze trying as they try to make it to the center of the circle and try to come back out faster than they went into the center. It is hard to have your full of the park in a single visit, even if you spend an entire day; this would probably be possible if you visit the park for three consecutive days.

Eating Out At The Park

If you fill that you’ve had your full of the park, you can go the north of the park to relax at Bloor Street. Villa Restaurant is an Italian eatery located there that makes some fantastic pizzas and one of the best places to grab a bit. The Green Mango is yet another restaurant in the same areas that offers Thai cuisine at reasonable prices. The Yellow Griffin is a quaint pub where folks are treated to various drinks and more than 35 kinds of burgers. High Park also has several bars such as The Bar with No Name and Shakey’s.

High Park is a treasure trove of adventure, and this extends to its surrounding areas. If you are hunting for some fun and adventure when visiting Toronto, you now know where you can find all that and more.

A NIGHT ON THE TOWN IN TORONTO

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Toronto skyline

Toronto has been described as the most diverse and multicultural city on Earth.   It is home to some of the finest venues in setting, ambiance, and food.

360 THE RESTAURANT AT THE CN TOWER

View the breathtaking city of Toronto, and on a clear day even Niagara Falls, from a seat over 1,000 feet in the sky. The restaurant gently rotates a full 360 degrees in 72 minutes.  Featured as one of Toronto’s finest, with its unforgettable market-fresh Canadian cuisine, featuring regional ingredients to enhance the culinary experience. The elegant surroundings and uptown ambiance, along with an attentive, knowledgeable staff make for an unforgettable experience.

FLO DE SAL

Described as one of Toronto’s most romantic restaurants, featuring gourmet Mediterranean cuisine, white linens and candlelight. In addition, an elegant patio offers an intimate place to share a cocktail. The chef’s approach is to honor the traditional cooking methods and historical roots of Southern Europe in a beautiful contemporary style. The menu changes seasonally, to include local market foods from farmers and producers that have developed a relationship with the restaurant for many years.  The chef and staff strive to make this an extraordinary sensory experience.

PALAIS ROYALE

Spend a Wednesday evening on a 4,000 square foot waterfront patio with a glittering dance floor and the air filled with jazz and dining overlooking Lake Ontario. Palais Royale has been home to great musicians such as Duke Ellington and Count Basie for over 90 years. The 20s and 30s jazz ambiance and cool lake breeze only add to the exquisite menu and breathtaking sunsets. Events such as weddings and corporate functions can also be reserved and menus tailored to individual tastes.

GALLERY GRILL

On the University of Toronto campus stands a neo-gothic building with a dining hall to rival a king’s castle. Many tables overlook the Great Hall featuring exquisite vaulted ceilings, huge original portraits, stained glass windows, and massive oak paneling. An eclectic Canadian menu is offered for lunch September through June and other hours for private events.

LA MAQUETTE

This historical landmark is located on King Street East near Church Street. It compliments a large patio that is housed within the sculpture garden. The main floor restaurant boasts of high ceilings, elegant chandeliers, exquisite staircases and extraordinary architecture. Nightly live jazz adds to the romantic ambiance as well as the twinkling fires in the massive fireplace.  From appetizers to entrees to the extensive wine list, a foodies heaven.

SOTTO SOTTO RISTORANTE

An upscale Italian restaurant serving traditional, authentic dishes from Southern Italy. It is open from to Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sunday for dinner. Serving unique cuisine such as antipasti caldi and risotto as starters followed by pasta as a second course.  The main course features seafood, veal, poultry, or beef.  Desserts include traditional tiramisu, crème caramel, gelato affogato and numerous other tantalizing dishes to satisfy your sweet tooth. Catering is also available for a group of 8 at a formal dinner party to a group of 250 at a venue of your choice.