Toronto Islands
The Toronto Islands are a located in the metropolitan area of Toronto Islands. At the same time, the islands form their own neighborhood in Old Toronto district ( Downtown Core ). The archipelago is located south of Harbourfront. The islands have only existed since 1858 - during a heavy storm, the pre-existing peninsula was separated by the tidal waves of the Don River from the mainland.
Already in the early 19th century were thought to be of great importance to the Toronto Islands established both for migratory birds as well as for guests who need to townspeople. Every year more than 1.2 million people, the Toronto Islands. The oldest landmark of Toronto, the lighthouse was built in 1832 Gibraltar Point Lighthouse is at Gibraltar Point.
Facilities on the island group
Mainly serves the archipelago of recreation and tourist attractions. There are several facilities on the island:
Recreation Park
In the center of the island is an amusement park ( Centreville ) for children. It was opened in 1967 and has a small children's train and other rides and restaurants. The park is open daily during the summer months.
Beaches
There are several beaches on the island, which you can use, including the Centre Iceland Beach, Manitou Beach, Gibraltar Point Beach, Hanlan 's Point Beach and Ward's Iceland Beach.
Yacht clubs
On the island there are four yacht clubs: Harbour City Yacht Club, Iceland Yacht Club, Queen City Yacht Club and the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. In addition, several smaller clubs such as the Toronto Iceland Sailing Club, the Sunfish Cut Boat Club and the Toronto Iceland Canoe Club. It will be held the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival annually.
Community
On the island there is a small community with about 260 homes, which are concentrated mainly in the eastern region near Ward's and Algonquin Iceland Iceland. Under the validity of the Toronto Islands Residential Community Stewardship Act strict legal requirements apply, regulate the buying and selling of these homes. Furthermore, there is a school and a church as well as other smaller utilities on the islands.
Transport links
Airport
Little Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Traffic airport is located on the northwest corner of the islands. He is primarily served by regional airlines with small aircraft and connects several major cities in Canada and the United States.
Ferries
There is no direct connection to the mainland Canada; which makes the use of ferries and water taxis required. There are three ferry services between the mainland and the islands. They carry passengers and vehicles from the central harbor Toronto and ride the island ports Hanlan 's Point, Centre Iceland Park and Ward's to Iceland. They are used both by tourists and by local residents. The fourth ferry service offers vehicle and passenger transport from the port on the mainland, in the Bathurst Street, to the regional airport on the island. There is no direct access to the airport within the island; it is accessible only by ferry. Furthermore, several yacht clubs operate their own transportation service for members and tourists.
Transport infrastructure
The roads on the island are all paved. The use of the roads has been restricted to motorized traffic through the city to keep the noise in check. On the island of bicycles can be borrowed. There is a bus network that connects all major places together and is available for tourists and residents.
Personalities
- Matthew Ferguson, (born 1973 ), Canadian actor