Is Toronto Island water safe?


Is Toronto Island water safe? Each beach is great for swimming, tanning, or relaxing. All Toronto Islands beaches are free to access (aside from the cost to use the ferry). Three of the four (all except Hanlan's Point) have received the prestigious Blue Flag designation, indicating top water quality, safety, and access.


Is Toronto Island water safe?

Each beach is great for swimming, tanning, or relaxing. All Toronto Islands beaches are free to access (aside from the cost to use the ferry). Three of the four (all except Hanlan's Point) have received the prestigious Blue Flag designation, indicating top water quality, safety, and access.


How long is the ferry to Toronto Island?

The Ferry Toronto Island takes you to the Toronto Islands, which are located in Lake Ontario. Also often referred to as Toronto Island Park, the islands are only a 13-minute ferry ride away from the city of Toronto.


Is it safe to swim at Marie Curtis Park?

About Marie Curtis Park West Beach This long stretch of beach west of the Etobicoke Creek may look inviting, but the area has a history of water quality problems and swimming is not advised. You can relax on the sand or enjoy the park and its trails, but please use the east beach if you want to jump in Lake Ontario.


Can you swim in the Toronto Harbour?

No person shall bathe or swim in the waters of the Port and Harbour unless in an area designated for such activity as authorized by posted signs, or provided for by written authorization of the Toronto Port Authority.