Our Toronto bike tour included a twilight ride on the Toronto Islands in Lake Ontario. We biked Toronto's Waterfront Trail to the ferry. Lots of day visitors were coming off the ferry after a sun-filled day at Lake Ontario's beaches away from the city. We were the few actually going TO the islands at sunset. Bikes were welcomed on the ferry with little rules - just lean your bike up against the wall. :)
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| Bikes on Ferry from Toronto to Islands |
The Islands were a nice change of pace from the hustle and bustle of the city. There are very few residents (600 +/-) on the islands and hardly no cars, just official park or emergency vehicles. We biked near picnic areas, by beaches (even a "clothing optional" beach), along a shoreline wooden boardwalk, down the pier on the far south side of the island and through the small residential area.
Total BLISS the entire time !!
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| Toronto Island Pier |
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| Residential Area of the Islands |
The best part of the evening ride was watching the sunset behind the Toronto skyline. Although, we had a light cloud cover, it was AWESOME!! The setting sun casted a bright orange glow behind the city. We then caught a different ferry back to the city. Still an easy bike transport - just lean your bike along a bench seat.
If you ever make a trip to Toronto make sure to leave the city, take the ferry across Lake Ontario and spend some time on the islands. If you can, take a bike and enjoy the sunset. It will be a memorable time for sure.
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