Top 10 Nature & Parks in Waterfront Communities-The Island, Canada

February 3, 2022 Vergie Nakamoto

We've heard Toronto described as "New York City run by the Swiss," and it's true—you can find world-class theater, shopping and restaurants here, but the sidewalks are clean and the people are friendly. The best place to start is literally at the top—the CN Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere.
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1. Toronto Island Park

9 Queens Quay West Bay Street, Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2H3 Canada +1 416-392-8193 [email protected] http://www.toronto.ca/parks/island/
Excellent
65%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8,440 reviews

Toronto Island Park

Park consisting of four main islands and containing trails, beaches and children's amusement rides.

Reviewed By chefbynite - Toronto, Canada

Apart from the fact that everything closes at five? The Islands are beautiful and offer stunning views of the Toronto Skyline, the ferries run till midnight and it’s a cheap return fayre, well worth a visit, just pack a picnic if going to be staying to watch sunset!!

2. Toronto Music Garden

475 Queen's Quay W on the waterfront between Bathurst Street and Spadina Avenue., Toronto, Ontario M5V 2A9 Canada +1 416-338-0338 http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/venues/torontomusicgarden
Excellent
49%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 179 reviews

Toronto Music Garden

Landscape designer Julie Messervy and a group of landscape architects from Toronto's Parks and Recreation Department designed the waterfront's Music Garden in such a way that it actually interprets in nature Bach's First Suite for Unaccompanied Cello. Starting off with the curves and bends of the riverscape, guests make their way through six sections of the garden ending at the Giant Grass Steps, which form a curved amphitheater where performances take place in the summer.

Reviewed By barryjuliej - Narangba, Australia

Delightful garden which was a perfect change of pace from our hectic morning. Lovely planting with twisting, turning paths and a musical theme.

3. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

288 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3L9 Canada +1 647-351-3474 [email protected] http://www.ripleyaquariums.com/canada
Excellent
62%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20,328 reviews

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

Explore the Waters of the World at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto at the base of the CN Tower, the aquarium is Toronto's must-see attraction for tourists and locals of all ages. Immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals and discover your own underwater adventure. The Aquarium features North America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel with more than 5.7 million litres of water and over 100 interactive opportunities. Get up close and personal with several touch exhibits featuring horseshoe crabs, sharks, scarlet cleaner shrimp, and stingrays as well as daily dive shows every 2 hours. This awe-inspiring attraction consists of nine carefully curated galleries showcasing a cross section of saltwater and freshwater environments from around the world – starting with species from Toronto’s backyard, the Great Lakes basin.

Reviewed By brandy7280 - Toronto, Canada

This place is awesome....so much to see and explore....despite the many different species and types of fish you don't feel overwhelmed or claustrophobic....I loved every minute of it...its easy and simple to make your way through and the shark tank treadmill section is totally awesome and worth every penny....I could spend all day there its a great place and will keep the kids engaged from start to finish....will definitely go again and have recommended this place to many people...thanks for a great day Ripley's

4. Hanlan's Point Beach

Toronto, Ontario Canada
Excellent
46%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
6%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 109 reviews

Hanlan's Point Beach

Reviewed By XamatTomax - Fort Wayne, United States

Once the ferry arrived, I made my way to the beach. It wasn’t too long of a hike. Since the weather was nice, plenty of people had flocked to Hanlon Point. When you’re walking down the foot path, you’ll notice signs indication that it’s a clothing optional beach. To left is where sunbathers choose to go topless or nude. To the right is the traditional swimsuit side. During this particular visit, I choose to do the clothing optional side. For me, it was sort of a when in Rome kind of thing. The beach itself was very nice and kept up. Walking around the island is very relaxing and much slower paced compared to the hustle of Toronto. You could easily spend all day here

5. Canada's Sugar Beach

25 Dockside Dr, Toronto, Ontario M5A 0B5 Canada
Excellent
34%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 108 reviews

Canada's Sugar Beach

Reviewed By 936gurleens - Chandigarh, India

A wonderful small Beach near sugar factory in Toronto, Ontario which provides a wonderful view of Ontario lake and it's speciality according to me is it's umbrellas, as it feels really good to chill under pink umbrellas. Gurleen singh Student id- 0244189

6. Corktown Common

Bayview Avenue & Mill Street, Toronto, Ontario M5A 1H7 Canada +1 416-392-2489 http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=5def5e9fbcc1a410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD
Excellent
30%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 10 reviews

Corktown Common

7. Gibraltar Point Beach

425 Lakeshore Avenue, Toronto, Ontario Canada
Excellent
29%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 7 reviews

Gibraltar Point Beach

8. Far Enough Farm

Centre Island, Toronto, Ontario M8Z 2T7 Canada +1 416-203-0405 [email protected] http://www.farenoughfarm.ca
Excellent
40%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 10 reviews

Far Enough Farm

Originally established in 1959, Far Enough Farm is a longstanding Centre Island staple that is sure to please children and adults alike! This unique petting farm is located just minutes from Toronto's bustling downtown core, and provides city-dwelling children and visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal with over 40 different species of farmyard animals and exotic birds!

9. Roundhouse Park

255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3M9 Canada
Excellent
25%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 20 reviews

Roundhouse Park

Reviewed By porter_osborne - Waco, United States

Fun to see trains and round house and kids enjoying it all. Can not go inside the cars, but it is free and you can climb onto the cars and engines. Also it is FREE so no need to pay for a tour. Did not do the indoor museum, but did walk through some of the old round house bays from the whistle stop pub.

10. HTO Park

339 Queens Quay W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1A2 Canada +1 416-392-2489 http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=38c8dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD
Excellent
20%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
36%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 25 reviews

HTO Park

Reviewed By Anikcanada

Good place,lots of things to see.iconic CN tower views.u can see plane landing and takeoff from this artificial beach.

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