Fishingįishing is allowed on Toronto Island Park. Exceptions apply for non-profit groups when obtaining a one-time permit for Snake Island. Overnight camping is not allowed on Toronto Island Park. Privately owned Queen City Yacht Club on Ward’s Island.Privately owned Royal Canadian Yacht Club on Centre Island.Toronto Islands Marina on Centre Island.Privately owned Island Yacht Club on Mugg’s Island.Serviced public boat moorings (48-hour limit) on Hanlan’s Point and Centre Island.For City of Toronto paddle boat rentals, review the Attractions section of this page. There are several lagoons between each of the islands where paddlers can access various points throughout the park. Visit Biodiversity in the City for more information on the different species found in Toronto. They are an example of a freshwater coastal ecosystem that is uncommon along the Lake Ontario shoreline, and are home to several rare species that are adapted to this very dynamic and fragile environment. Sand dunes and beaches run the length of the western shore of Toronto Island Park from Hanlan’s Point to Gibraltar Point, as well as Ward’s Island. At the Nature Reserve north of the water filtration plant.Near Gibaltar Point, at the dunes and Trout Pond.On Hanlan’s Point, near the large willows along the airport fence.Key areas to visit for bird-watching including: Parts of Toronto Island are Environmentally Significant Areas, and a variety of migrating birds can be spotted in the spring and fall. It’s located on Gibraltar Point, just north of Gibraltar Point Beach. Gibraltar Point LighthouseĪt over 200 years old, the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse is the oldest stone building in Toronto and Canada’s oldest standing lighthouse. Visit the Public Art Map to find out if there is an ongoing art installation. Throughout the Island, there may be temporary public art installations.

City Island: Collections free