One of the safest places to bike in Toronto is actually on the islands, away from the busy roads. You can take the City's ferries or grab one of the numerous water taxis plying the trade in the inner harbour and they will take your bikes as well, or you could even rent one on Centre Island near the pier. Bring a picnic and enjoy the beaches or check out the few restaurants on the islands.
The quad bikes are back
Ferries are currently working at half capacity and tickets can only be used on the reserved date. Note they were sold out on July 16, 2021 so you might prioritize taking a water taxi to the island, then return on the ferry. I like to head out to Ward's Island check out the cottage/homes and the view of the city from the eastern most point, then check out the pier and fountains on Centre Island (don't forget the amusement park and Far Enough Farm and zoo), pass through Hanlan's Island with its clothing optional beach and leave from the ferry at Hanlan's.
Some of the cottages on Ward's Island are really impressive, many are tiny and some have seen much better days. The homes are owned by the cottagers, the land is leased from the City, passing ownership down to spouses, children or legal co-owners.
The haunted lighthouse
Planes parked off the runway at Billy Bishop Island Airport
The old airport facility and tower remain, falling into disrepair
The airport is on Hanlan's Island, you can access the airport by ferry or in the new pedestrian tunnel
Approaching Toronto and the ferry terminal
Some land locked bouys at the Centre Island Pier
This cat was stretched out on his back, enjoying the sun
The view from the east side of Ward's Island
Back on the mainland the second greatest place to bike in Toronto is along Toronto's Waterfront Trail.
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