Canada (Ontario)
Toronto → Toronto Island
The City of Toronto’s ferries cross Toronto Harbour from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at Queens Quay and Bay Street to Toronto Island in about seven minutes. From mid-April to mid-October there are three routes, to Centre Island, Hanlan’s Point and Ward’s Island; in winter only the Ward’s Island ferry runs.
Toronto to Toronto Island ferry at a glance
The ferry from Toronto to Toronto Island takes About 7 min across the Toronto Harbour (Lake Ontario), operated by Toronto Island Ferries (City of Toronto). It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: year-round to Ward’s Island; Centre Island and Hanlan’s Point from mid-April to mid-October.
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-10-03.
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Return crossing: Toronto Island to Toronto
Toronto Island Ferries (City of Toronto) also sails Toronto Island to Toronto, taking About 7 min. Return boats leave the islands 15 minutes after each city departure: from Centre Island 8:15 a.m. – 11:45 p.m., from Hanlan’s Point 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. and from Ward’s Island 6:45 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. on the fall schedule. During peak periods, waits at the terminal or on the islands can exceed 30 to 60 minutes; Ward’s Island is the less busy alternative to Centre Island.
Toronto to Toronto Island ferry timetable & sailing pattern
This timetable ended on 15 April 2027. Check Toronto Island Ferries (City of Toronto)’s current timetable before you travel.
Fall schedule (16 September – 13 October 2026): 20 departures a day to Centre Island (8:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.), 25 to Hanlan’s Point (6:45 a.m. – 10:15 p.m.) and 25 to Ward’s Island (6:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.), roughly every 15–30 minutes. From 14 October only the Ward’s Island route runs.
Winter schedule 14 October 2026 to mid-April 2027: Ward’s Island only. All three routes run from mid-April (spring schedule) and through the summer schedule from mid-May to mid-September.
Published departure times
- 6:30 a.m.
- 7:00 a.m.
- 7:30 a.m.
- 8:00 a.m.
- 12:00 noon
- 5:30 p.m.
- 9:30 p.m.
- 11:30 p.m.
Return: Return boats leave the islands 15 minutes after each city departure: from Centre Island 8:15 a.m. – 11:45 p.m., from Hanlan’s Point 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. and from Ward’s Island 6:45 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. on the fall schedule. During peak periods, waits at the terminal or on the islands can exceed 30 to 60 minutes; Ward’s Island is the less busy alternative to Centre Island.
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official Toronto Island Ferries (City of Toronto) timetable →Source: City of Toronto: Ferry Routes & Schedules. Verified 2026-10-03.
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Interactive sea passage between Toronto and Toronto Island
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Island Ferries (City of Toronto) | About 7 min | City of Toronto passenger and vehicle ferries |
Route Features
Vehicles
Foot passengers only
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
Pets allowed with valid documents
Distance
1 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- The terminal is at 9 Queens Quay W., set back 100 metres south of the Queens Quay West and Bay Street intersection, behind the Westin Harbour Castle; the TTC’s subway, bus and streetcar services reach it
- Bicycles, strollers, wagons and paddle craft are welcome on board; Bike Share Toronto bikes are not allowed on the ferries, but there are Bike Share stations on the islands
- The island docks are linked by multi-use trails; Ward’s Island is about a 35-minute walk from Centre Island