We started our day at High Park. I had high expectations for this park based off of reviews and it didn’t disappoint us – it’s a lovely, large park (398 acres) with a nice variety of trees, flowers and sections to it.
High Park is open 24/7 and is free to visit.
Click here for information on what you can see and do in High Park.
Click here for information on the gardens in High Park.
Click here for a link that provides a map of High Park.
Click here for information on how to get to High Park with various forms of transportation and where you can park inside the park, and when the parking lots are open. Parking is free inside the park.
Next to the parking lot we parked at is the Grenadier Cafe.
The Grenadier Cafe next to a High Park parking lot, Toronto, ON, Canada
One of the parking lots for High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Tulips next one of the parking lots for High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
A pink tulip next one of the parking lots for High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Tulips next one of the parking lots for High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Path leading from one of the parking lots for High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
We were hoping when we first started planning this trip that the cherry blossoms would be in peak bloom at the park, but we knew from checking a very helpful website as we got closer to our trip time that the cherry blossoms would not be in bloom, well at least not the Sakuras. A kind person regularly updates that very helpful website to let people know the status of the cherry blossoms. There is one type of cherry blossom tree that blooms later than Sakuras, and those were in bloom when we were there! There are much less of that type of cherry blossom trees in the park, but there were plenty to enjoy anyways.
We started off from the parking lot in search of cherry blossoms and it took just a couple of minutes to find some as well as other pretty flowers and plants.
High Park cherry blossom trees (after the Sukura Cherry blossoms had blommed the previous month there was another type in bloom, though much less of them) and other tress and bushes, Toronto, ON, Canada
Some type of pretty bloom in HIgh Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Cherry blossoms in bloom (not the Sakuras) in HIgh Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Cherry blossoms in bloom (not the Sakuras) in HIgh Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
We came upon the Rock Garden, which is an area that has a bridge (I think two bridges) going over what would have been a creek with sections that would have had small waterfalls, but there was no water in it unfortunately. There was also a small pond that was dry as well. The area was still pleasant, but I’m sure it’s much nicer when there’s water in the water features. There were several squirrels and chipmunks scurrying around this area of the park.
Rock Garden in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Rock Garden in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Rock Garden in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Rock Garden in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Rock Garden in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Rock Garden in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Rock Garden in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Empty, small pond in the Rock Garden in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
No water flowing in the creek and down the small water falls in the Rock Garden in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Rock Garden in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Plants in the Rock Garden in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
The small creek with no water in the Rock Garden in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Then we walked to Grenadier Pond and saw a cool looking tree. The pond was very peaceful.
Cool looking tree in High Park near Grenadier Pond, Toronto, ON, Canada
Cool looking tree in High Park near Grenadier Pond, Toronto, ON, Canada
Grenadier Pond at High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Grenadier Pond at High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Nearby was a hedged in area with small flower beds that were each filled with tulips.
Hedged in garden with several tulip beds in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Hedged in garden with several tulip beds in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Red and white tulip in a hedged in garden with several tulip beds in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
We came across more cherry blossom trees in bloom – they are so pretty! And then a pair of geese with goslings, and back to Grenadier Pond, and more tulips, and more cherry blossoms in bloom and a nice variety of lovely trees, of which there were plenty to enjoy. There was also a nice variety of birds to enjoy throughout the park as well.
Cherry blossom trees and other trees in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Cherry blossoms in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Cherry blossoms in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Cherry blossoms in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Cherry blossoms in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Geese in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Grenadier Pond in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Grenadier Pond in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Tulips and other plants in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Cherry blossoms in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Cherry blossom tree in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Trees, bushes, grass and walkways in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Tree with blooming dark pink flowers in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Trees, bushes, grass and walkways in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
City buildings in the distance through the trees in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Trees, bushes, grass, benches and walkways in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Small yellow flowers in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Trees, bushes, grass, walkways and my husband in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Pale pink and creamy white flowers in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Small white flowers in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
The next site we walked to was the Maple Leaf floral display.
Maple Leaf Floral Display in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Near the Maple Leaf floral display was the Hillside Gardens Reflecting Pools.
Hillside Gardens Reflecting Pools, High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Then we walked to the animal display. I have such mixed feelings on this part of the park. I love animals (I think most people probably do as well) and while I enjoy seeing animals, I hate to see them in small areas. I hope the animals at High Park are happy and healthy. They did look like they were being well cared for. The animal display is also free to visit.
High Park animal display, Toronto, ON, Canada
The walking path to the High Park animal display, Toronto, ON, Canada
Mouflon sheep at the High Park animal display, Toronto, ON, Canada
Peacock at the High Park animal display, Toronto, ON, Canada
Bison at the High Park animal display, Toronto, ON, Canada
West Highland cattle at the High Park animal display, Toronto, ON, Canada
West Highland cattle at the High Park animal display, Toronto, ON, Canada
West Highland cattle at the High Park animal display, Toronto, ON, Canada
Yak at the High Park animal display, Toronto, ON, Canada
Emu at the High Park animal display, Toronto, ON, Canada
Reindeer at the High Park animal display, Toronto, ON, Canada
Llama at the High Park animal display, Toronto, ON, Canada
After the animal display we headed back to the car. We couldn’t find signs to help direct us, so we started walking until we found a dirt nature path. We still don’t know if it was the right choice, but it led us to the High Park Children’s Garden & Teaching Kitchen. There’s a small parking lot there as well as restrooms. From there to our car we came across various plants and some more pretty flowers.
Dirt path in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Dirt path in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Dirt path in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Dirt path in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
View from the dirt path in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Black squirrel in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Lavender and pink lilacs in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Road and sidewalk in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Trees in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Trees in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Magenta flowers, dainty white flowers, yellow flowers ad pink flowers in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Dainty white flowers in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Floral garden at High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Pinkish melon colored tulips in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Dainty yellow blooms in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
Yellowy white and light purple flowers in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
A variety of flowers in High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
High Park, Toronto, ON, Canada
In all we spent about one hour and forty minutes at High Park.
We were getting hungry, which was perfect because our next destination was Chinatown for lunch!
TORONTO CHINATOWN
Again we used SpotHero for our parking. We parked at Chinatown Centre Garage at 222 Spadina Ave; the parking garage is underneath Chinatown Centre. The price was good and the location was convenient. It took almost 30 minutes to get to Chinatown from High Park with traffic; we arrived in Chinatown a little before noon.
We had plans to try food from a few places throughout the afternoon. Our first stop was Juicy Dumpling. On the way we checked out a Chinese bakery called Hong Kong Island Dum Sum House that had a nice selection of sweet and savory baked goods that looked tasty. We might try their food the next time we’re in Toronto.
Hong Kong Island Dim Sum House, Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Display cases with a nice variety of sweet and savory baked goods at Hong Kong Island Dim Sum House, Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Display cases with a nice variety of sweet and savory baked goods at Hong Kong Island Dim Sum House, Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Display cases, small seating area, and menu with a nice variety of sweet and savory baked goods at Hong Kong Island Dim Sum House, Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Mochi croissants and chives and egg boxes at Hong Kong Island Dim Sum House, Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Coconut buns and coconut cream buns at Hong Kong Island Dim Sum House, Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Part of the menu at Hong Kong Island Dim Sum House, Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Part of the menu at Hong Kong Island Dim Sum House, Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
We passed several restaurants on the way to Juicy Dumpling that caught our attention.
Bún Saigon in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Liuyishou Hot Pot in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
A variety of Asian restaurants in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Gold Stone Noodle restaurant in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
At Juicy Dumpling I ordered the pan fried mini soup dumplings (pork) and my husband ordered deep fried dough stick. I loved the soup dumplings!
Juicy Dumpling, Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Part of the menu for Juicy Dumpling, Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Part of the menu for Juicy Dumpling, Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Part of the menu for Juicy Dumpling, Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Interior of Juicy Dumpling, Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Interior of Juicy Dumpling, Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Pan fried mini soup dumplings (pork) at Juicy Dumpling, Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Deep fried dough stick at Juicy Dumpling, Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Then we walked to Bánh Mì Nguyen Huong. On the way we passed more restaurants that we were interested in trying, but we couldn’t try any of those places because we already had plans to try food at other places.
Phở Pasteur Vietnamese Cuisine in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Various Asian restaurants in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Various Asian restaurants in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
At Bánh Mì Nguyen Huong we bought one pre-made bánh cuốn, which was $4.00, one bánh mì, and one order of chả giò. The bánh mì was just ok; we enjoyed the other two items more than the bánh mì.
Bánh Mì Nguyen Huong in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Various savory foods for sale at Bánh Mì Nguyen Huong in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Various food items for sale at Bánh Mì Nguyen Huong in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
The sandwich menu at Bánh Mì Nguyen Huong in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
The interior of Bánh Mì Nguyen Huong in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
A bánh mì from Bánh Mì Nguyen Huong in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Bánh cuốn from Bánh Mì Nguyen Huong in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Chả giò from Bánh Mì Nguyen Huong in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
We visited Yin Ji Chang Fen. I had read really good reviews about their noodle rolls and their congee. I ordered the shrimp noodle rolls and they were the most bland noodle rolls I’ve ever head. My husband ordered their chicken and mushroom congee and it was bland as well. My husband makes a really good chicken congee!
Yin Ji Chang Fen in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
The interior of Yin Ji Chang Fen in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Part of the extensive dim sum menu at Yin Ji Chang Fen in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Part of the extensive dim sum menu at Yin Ji Chang Fen in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Part of the extensive dim sum menu at Yin Ji Chang Fen in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Part of the extensive dim sum menu at Yin Ji Chang Fen in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Part of the extensive dim sum menu at Yin Ji Chang Fen in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Part of the extensive dim sum menu at Yin Ji Chang Fen in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Chicken and mushroom congee from Yin Ji Chang Fen in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Shrimp noodle rolls from Yin Ji Chang Fen in Chinatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
KENSINGTON MARKET
We checked out Kensington Market, which is not actually a market, it’s a neighborhood with homes and businesses, mostly food places, that has a sort of hippie vibe to it; at least that’s how it felt to me.
A street in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
Shops in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
Restaurants and businesses in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
Restaurants and shops in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
Golden Patty in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
Latin Taste in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
Shops and restaurants in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
Cheese Magic in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
Little Peebles Cafe and a floral shop in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
Houses in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
Houses in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
Restaurants in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
Restaurants in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
A small food hall in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
Houses in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
Sinaloa Factory Mexican sushi restaurant in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
We grabbed some food from Rasta Pasta for later that day. We put it in our ice chest in our car to keep it from going bad. When we ate it later that night in our hotel room we were so glad we had bought it – it was delicious! And it went really well with one of the dark beers we had bought in Niagara-on-the-Lake!
Rasta Pasta in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
The menu at Rasta Pasta in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
The interior of Rasta Pasta in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
Our delicious smoked jerk pork, rice and peas and steamed vegetables from Rasta Pasta in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON, Canada
MARKET 707
I said earlier in this story that we had plans to try food from a few places throughout the afternoon, and I wasn’t lying! Our next destination was Market 707, located at 707 Dundas Street W. This market is mostly about food. Shipping containers have been retrofitted to become small food and retail establishments. There is a decent variety of cuisines – sweet and savory – for sale. Most of the places were closed when we were there, but the place I wanted to try – Kanto by Tita Flips – was open!
At Kanto by Tita Flips I ordered the pork lumpia, which cost $6.50 for 10. They were similar to chả giò. They were good but not great.
Kanto by tita flips, Market 707, Toronto, ON, Canada
Pork Lumpia from Kanto by tita flips, Market 707, Toronto, ON, Canada
Establishments and seating areas at Market 707, Toronto, ON, Canada
Some of the establishments at Market 707, Toronto, ON, Canada
Some of the establishments at Market 707, Toronto, ON, CanadaSome of the establishments at Market 707, Toronto, ON, Canada
nom nom nom poutine at Market 707, Toronto, ON, Canada
Street and buildings in Little Italy, Toronto, ON, Canada
Perla Restaurante in Little Italy, Toronto, ON, Canada
Trattoria Taverniti in Little Italy, Toronto, ON, Canada
Pompette in Little Italy, Toronto, ON, Canada
Next we headed to Koreatown. We walked west/northwest on Palmerston Blvd to get there because it looked like an attractive street. It has Edwardian style homes with attractive iron street lamps.
Edwardian homes on Palmerston Blvd in Toronto, ON, Canada
Edwardian homes on Palmerston Blvd in Toronto, ON, Canada
Edwardian home on Palmerston Blvd in Toronto, ON, Canada
Edwardian home on Palmerston Blvd in Toronto, ON, Canada
Edwardian homes on Palmerston Blvd in Toronto, ON, Canada
Edwardian homes on Palmerston Blvd in Toronto, ON, Canada
We had planned on us eating Korean food for dinner in Koreatown, possibly at Imonay House Restaurant, but when we got to Koreatown we weren’t hungry enough for a big meal after all the food we had eaten throughout the day.
I thought trying a croffle (a mix of a croissant and a waffle) for dessert in Koreatown might be fun, but neither of us felt like it when we got there. Maybe next time we’re in Toronto.
Chung chun rice hot dog, Koreatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Various businesses in Koreatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Various businesses in Koreatown, including Korean Village Restaurant, Toronto, ON, Canada
Various businesses in Koreatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Poop Cafe in Koreatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Mapo Pocha Korean Pub in Koreatown, Toronto, ON, Canada
Instead of Korean food, my husband ended up getting a chicken gyro pita wrap at Souvlaki Place. He really enjoyed it. I liked it too.
Souvlaki Place, Toronto, ON, Canada
My husband’s chicken gyro pita wrap from Souvlaki Place, Toronto, ON, Canada
Then we started our walk to get on a ferry to the Toronto Islands. On the way we passed the Toronto Railway Museum. They have some cool looking trains you can see for free outside of the museum, but we didn’t go inside the museum.
Part of the Toronto skyline as seen from the outside area of the Toronto Railway Museum, Toronto, ON, Canada
Part of the outside area of the Toronto Railway Museum with the museum in the distance, Toronto, ON, Canada
The Toronto Railway Museum with the museum and part of the Toronto skyline in the distance, Toronto, ON, Canada
A train and train signal at the outside area of the Toronto Railway Museum, Toronto, ON, Canada
TORONTO ISLANDS
Click here for a website with lots of information on the Toronto Islands. Near the left of the page in the link you can find links to pages about many different topics on the Toronto Islands.
There are three ferry docks on the Toronto Islands – Wards Island, Hanlan’s Point and Centre Island. We took the ferry to Wards Island so that we could see one of the two housing communities on the Toronto Islands.
From what I’ve read the ferries can get so busy at certain times that you might miss one ferry and have to wait for the next. There was plenty of space available on the ferry we took to Ward Island.
Our ferry left around 6 p.m. and it took about fifteen minutes to get to Wards Island. It’s a pleasant ferry ride.
Ferry ride to Wards Island of the Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
White sailboats reflecting in the water in the distance during our ride on the ferry to Wards Island of the Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
The Toronto skyline with CN Tower on the left as seen from our ferry ride to Wards Island of the Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
The sun shining through clouds and reflecting on the water with a sailboat in the distance as seen from our ferry ride to Wards Island of the Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
The photos below are of the ferry dock area on Wards Island.
Ferry dock area on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Ferry dock area on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Pretty flowers in the ferry dock area on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Near the ferry dock area on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Next we walked through parts of the housing community on Wards Island. There is a small garden in the housing community near the water called Deenie & Freda’s Garden that was nice to see. I enjoyed seeing the homes as well.
On the way to the housing community at Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
A view of Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline from Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
A sidewalk and homes on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
A small, sage green home on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
A brown, wooden, modern style home on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
A small home on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
A blue-grey home on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
A sidewalk and homes on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
A small, brown home with an orange door on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
A modern grey house on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Deenie & Freda’s Garden on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Vibrant pink flowers in Deenie & Freda’s Garden on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
A view of the Toronto skyline as seen from Deenie & Freda’s Garden on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
A white house on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Various flowers in Deenie & Freda’s Garden on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
A small, grey-blue house on Wards Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
As we headed toward Centre Island we passed a marina.
Marina on our walk from Wards Island to Centre Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Marina on our walk from Wards Island to Centre Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Marina on our walk from Wards Island to Centre Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Marina on our walk from Wards Island to Centre Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
As we continued on, there was an area with lake water on our right. We saw a beaver swimming in the water; when it saw me coming over to get a photo, it swam quickly under the water. I got a quick photo of it though just before it went under! The following photos are of the walk from the marina in the photos above until just before we reached the pier.
Floating home or house boat in Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Beaver swimming in the lake next to the Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
The Toronto skyline as seen from the Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
The Toronto skyline as seen from the Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Part of the path from Wards Island to Centre Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
The Toronto skyline in the distance and a bridge on the right along the path from Wards Island to Centre Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Boats, trees, clouds and the sun reflecting in the lake along the path from Wards Island to Centre Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Trees and water with trees reflecting in the water along the path from Wards Island to Centre Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Part of the path from Wards Island to Centre Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
The sun getting lower in the sky during our walk from Wards Island to Centre Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
The following photos are of the pier and the area around the pier.
Snack bar area with a BeaverTails, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
The pier at the Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Beach area near the pier at the Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Near the pier at the Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Next we walked the Avenue of the Islands Gardens which is a nice looking area that has water features (which were empty when we were there), flowers and trees. On our left was the William Meany Maze, a hedge maze made with black cedars. The photos below are of the walk down the Avenue of the Islands Gardens to the bridge that leads to Centreville Amusement Park.
Avenue of the Islands Gardens, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Pink at yellow flowers at the Avenue of the Islands Gardens, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Flowers and other plants, Avenue of the Islands Gardens, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Sun shining through the trees with various flowers including red and white tulips at Avenue of the Islands Gardens, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Pretty flowers at Avenue of the Islands Gardens, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
White flowers with yellow and red centers at Avenue of the Islands Gardens, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Children gathered in front of the William Meany Maze waiting to start a race through the maze, next to Avenue of the Islands Gardens, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Entrance to the William Meany Maze next to Avenue of the Islands Gardens, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Me standing near the beginning of the entrance to the William Meany Maze next to Avenue of the Islands Gardens, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Avenue of the Islands, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of bridge leading to Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Sun, trees a bridge and clouds reflecting in water, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Sun rays shining through clouds with the sunlight, trees and clouds reflecting in water, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Sun rays shining through clouds with the sunlight, trees and clouds reflecting in water, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Man kayaking, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Trees and clouds reflecting in the water with part of Centreville Amusement Park in the distance on the left, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Centreville Amusement Park is a small amusement park for kids around 3 to 10 years old. There are over 30 attractions and a number of eateries. A few of the attractions are for adults and children. There is no entrance fee and the attractions are on a ticket basis, where each attraction requires a certain number of tickets. They also offer day passes and season passes. The park is open seasonally.
The park was closed when we were there, but it was open to explore because there is no entrance gate to the park; in fact Centreville Amusement Park is a passageway to get from the pier area we were at earlier to Centre Island. There was hardly anyone there when we were there so it felt like an abandoned amusement park. I tried to take at least one photo of every attraction and restaurant. Hopefully my photos give a good feeling for what this quaint amusement park has to offer.
Bumble Bees ride, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Bumble Bees ride, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Aunt Hilda’s Twirling Tea Cups ride, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
A ride at Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Games at Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
The Antique Windmill Ride, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Bernie Bulls-Eye game, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
My husband being funny at Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Games at Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Games at Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Barrels of Fun ride at Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Granny Read’s Scrub-A-Tub Boat Ride at Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Granny Read’s Scrub-A-Tub Boat Ride at Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Bridge in Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Train Ride at Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Town Hall Office & Sheriff’s Office Jail at Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Pizza Pizza at Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Centreville Courthouse and Town Hall in Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Uncle Al’s Smokehouse & Grill, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
A ride in Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
General Store – sundries, textiles, souvenirs, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Washrooms, lockers and other things, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Menu for Cider Bar Grill, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Cider Bar Grill, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Subway, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
O’Bumble Ice Cream Parlour, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Train ride, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Law Offices, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Derby Dan’s Livery Stable – Camels for hire, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Centreville Railroad Station, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Centre Island Water Play, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Saugreen Lumber Co. log flume ride, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Saugreen Lumber Co. log flume ride, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Miniature Golf, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Erie Light & Sound Co. Scrambler ride, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Sky Ride, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Far Enough Farm, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Toronto Island Mine Coaster ride, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Frog Hopper ride, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Boat ride, Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
A ride at Centreville Amusement Park, Centreville Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Next we walked over to Olympic Island for sunset photos. The clouds prevented a great sunset from happening, but we enjoyed the sunset that was given to us. After checking out a few photo spots on Olympic Island, we headed over to the Centre Island Ferry Terminal which is on Olympic Island.
View of Toronto skyline at sunset from Olympic Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of Toronto skyline at sunset from Olympic Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of Toronto skyline at sunset from Olympic Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of Toronto skyline at sunset from Olympic Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of Toronto skyline at sunset and another viewing area from Olympic Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Public washrooms on Olympic Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of Toronto skyline at sunset from Olympic Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of Toronto skyline at sunset from Olympic Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of Toronto skyline at sunset in the distance and chairs to enjoy the view from on Olympic Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of Toronto skyline at sunset in the distance and chairs to enjoy the view from on Olympic Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of Toronto skyline at sunset from Olympic Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of Toronto skyline at sunset from Olympic Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of Toronto skyline at sunset from Olympic Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Pathway on Olympic Island with geese eating, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of Toronto skyline at sunset and a grass field, Olympic Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of Toronto skyline at sunset from Olympic Island, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
The following photos are from our ferry ride from the Centre Island Ferry Terminal to the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. The ferry was jam packed, but we were fortunate to have been one of the first ones in line at the terminal so we got a great spot at the front of the ferry for our ride back. It was a pleasant ride back with a great view of the Toronto skyline lit up at night.
View of Toronto skyline shortly after sunset, including CN Tower, from the ferry ride from Centre Island Ferry Dock to Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of Toronto skyline shortly after sunset, including CN Tower, from the ferry ride from Centre Island Ferry Dock to Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of Toronto skyline shortly after sunset, including CN Tower, from the ferry ride from Centre Island Ferry Dock to Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of Toronto skyline shortly after sunset, including CN Tower, from the ferry ride from Centre Island Ferry Dock to Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of Toronto skyline shortly after sunset, including CN Tower, from the ferry ride from Centre Island Ferry Dock to Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
View of part of the Toronto skyline shortly after sunset as the ferry is about to dock at Jack Layton Ferry Terminal from the Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, Canada
Next we walked back to our car that was still parked in Chinatown, and passed through the Toronto Entertainment District on our way. Then we drove back to our hotel. It was a long day with lots of food and lots of walking, and both of us were tired!
Yacht docked near the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, Toronto, ON, Canada
A yacht docked near the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, Toronto, ON, Canada
One York Street in Toronto Business District, Toronto, ON, Canada
One York in Downtown Toronto, ON, Canada
212 King Street West, Toronto Entertainment District, ON, Canada
Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto Entertainment District, ON, Canada
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