When to Go: Summer is prime time for beaches, the boardwalk, and Centreville Amusement Park. Still, the hush of midwinter brings brilliant skating on lagoons that link all 15 Toronto Islands.

The Toronto Islands are a jewel in the city's waterfront. A short ferry ride away from the mainland, they're filled with parks, beaches and an amusement park.

Offering beaches, walking trails, water sports and amusement parks, this archipelago makes the perfect escape for the whole family in easy reach of the city.

Toronto's ferry service to Ward's Island is facing yet another setback in what has shaped up to be an ongoing series of crowding, operational, and mechanical challenges. At the time of this ...

such as the region's only clothing-optional beach and a lighthouse with intriguing tales of being haunted. Additionally, nestled within the Toronto Islands lies the renowned Billy Bishop Toronto ...