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Toronto is a great city for bicycling. There over 100 kilometres of bike lanes (dedicated
on-
There is no better way to get started with your Toronto vacation than a tour of the downtown area.
Smell all the smells and hear all the sounds you miss on a tour bus!
We know Toronto best!
Toronto Island Tours
2 Hour+ Afternoon Bicycle Tour of Toronto Islands 15 kms
Toronto Islands are situated directly south of the City. Imagine 230.388 hectares
of park with a city view. There are a number of islands joined together by bridges.
The islands have beautiful gardens, a children’s amusement park, and hectares of
well maintained parkland. At Wards and Algonquin Islands you will find a community
living year-
Helmets are required for this tour. The tour coordinator reserves the right to refuse any one not compliant with tour rules. This is an easy tour
and cyclists are at all times in a car-
We'll meet at the Ferry Docks at Queen’s Quay and Bay St. Bring your bike on the GO train or subway or bike to the starting point. We’ll take the ferry to Hanlan’s point. Depending on the weather and speed of the participants we could include the following locations in the trip:
Hanlan’s Point, Toronto City Centre Airport, haunted lighthouse, Gibralter Point, Centre Island, Centreville Amusement Park, St Andrew’s Church, The Rectory, Ward’s Island, Algonquin Island.
Tour includes services of a professional guide, a tour map and guide, a snack at The Rectory and bottled water. Please let coordinator know if you have dietary preferences.
The tour includes:
- The tour as described above
- The services of a knowledgeable guide
- A snack and beverages as described
- A souvenir tour booklet and map
You will provide:
- A bicycle with bell or horn (we can help with a rental if you don’t have a bike)
- A helmet to be worn while cycling
- Ferry fare
- Any alcoholic beverages consumed during the tour
May we suggest:
- Break-
down coverage - Bad weather coverage
- Health insurance (for foreign visitors)
What ecology-
- Sustainable transportation (bicycle and ferry)
- 100 mile diet snack
- Reduce, re-
use, recycle principals followed - Leave No Trace principles followed
- 1% to the planet
Fee: $25.
Voluntary gratuity for guide: $5.00
We partner with bike rental businesses downtown to arrange bikes for our clients.
You may want to rent the bike for several days after the tour so you can go back and explore all of what Toronto has to offer.
Not bringing your bike? That’s a shame, but never mind...
“Toronto‘s islands are a real gem. This was a tour to remember.”
Toronto Islands: The world within a city including snack at The Rectory
The islands are the ideal bike friendly tour
No cars allowed! Toronto Islands are for people!
