Toronto｜A hidden lakeside paradise accessible by ferry

Strolling around Toronto's Centre Island with headphones on, the feeling of solitude is simply perfect! The island is divided into three parts: Ward’s Island, Centre Island, and Hanlan’s Point. Ferries run very frequently; just check the comments for the schedule. It’s only a 10-minute walk from Union Station to Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, super convenient. Take the ferry to the island for 9 CAD, and it departs right on time without delay; if you want to save time, you can also choose a water taxi, which costs a bit over ten CAD one way. Exploring alone means no need to adjust your pace. Head straight to the lakeside stone steps on Centre Island—the Toronto skyline reflects in Lake Ontario, the shimmering water ripples with the shadows of skyscrapers, and any photo you take with your phone is a great shot 📸. When the soft evening light falls, even the songs in your headphones sound better. Each of the three islands has its own surprises: Ward’s Island is full of colorful small houses, so quiet you can hear the leaves rustling, and the wooden boardwalk is perfect for a leisurely stroll; Centre Island has small shops where you can buy a cold drink and enjoy it while walking; Hanlan’s Point has a lighthouse where you can sit for a while and watch planes fly low overhead, which is very soothing. Along the way, you’ll often see swans gliding on the water 🦢 and little wild ducks chasing ripples. When tired, just spread a tissue on the lawn and sit down; with the lake breeze blowing, all your worries disappear.