Island Cafe

Yet another great thing to do on the Toronto Islands is to visit the Island Cafe.   It is located on Ward’s Island, just a stone’s throw from the Ferry Dock.  The cafe is family-owned and run by people who have lived on the Island for their entire lives.  

Toronto Reference Library

The Toronto Reference Library is located at 789 Yonge Street in Toronto, just one block north of Bloor, and is the largest public reference library in the Canada.  The library opened in November of 1977 and operated independently as the Metropolitan Toronto Reference Library until it was incorporated into the

The Lighthouse at Gibraltar Point

The Toronto Islands are a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.  The different views of the skyline from various places are probably the most spectacular to be found anywhere.  That being said, the view isn’t the only cool thing to see when you

Ireland Park

Ireland Park is located at Eireann Quay, just behind the Canada Malting Silos, on Toronto’s Waterfront.  The park was designed by Toronto Architect Jonathan Kearns and features 5 bronze statues sculpted by Irish artist Rowan Gillespie, a large monument made from limestone imported from Kilkenny, and a cylindrical glass tower.  

The Conservatory at Allan Gardens

Allan Gardens is one of the oldest parks in Toronto and consists of a playground, dog park, with the prominent structure being the conservatory, or greenhouse.  It is named after George William Allan who donated the land and was the President of the Toronto Horticultural Society.  Allan was also a

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