Walks · Our pick in Toronto
Ward’s Island to Hanlan’s Point
Across the islands
The length of the islands, from the cottages of Ward’s to the lighthouse and Hanlan’s beach.
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Our take
- Half a day
- Address
- Toronto Islands, Toronto
- Website
- toronto.ca
About Ward’s Island to Hanlan’s Point
Take the ferry to Ward’s Island and walk west on the boardwalk past the beaches and Centre Island to Gibraltar Point and Hanlan’s Point, then ferry back from there.
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What’s nearby
Distances from Ward’s Island to Hanlan’s Point are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Distillery District2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 14 min
- St. Lawrence Market2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 15 min
- CN Tower2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Island ferries3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 16 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Art Gallery of Ontario3.9 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Royal Ontario Museum5.1 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Casa Loma6.7 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 28 min
- Pearson airport23 kmCar or taxi 76 min
Main stations
- Union Station2.4 kmWalk 31 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 15 min
- St. Andrew3.0 kmWalk 37 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Bloor-Yonge5.0 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 23 min
Location
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Read next
Getting AroundBilly Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)The island airport at the foot of Bathurst Street, by ferry or tunnel.
SightsToronto IslandsCentre Island, Ward’s Island and Hanlan’s Point: beaches, boardwalks and the skyline across the water.ParksToronto Island ParkThe beaches, gardens and boardwalk of the islands.