Discovering YOU Magazine July 2024 Issue | Page 21

VACATION AND TRAVEL

Toronto Island Park

Royal Ontario Museum

Jack Layton Ferry Boat Terminal

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Now, to get there you need to take the ferry. Ferries to Toronto Island Park operate year-round out of Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at 9 Queens Quay West. Ferries carry passengers to and from Centre Island, Hanlan’s Point, and Ward’s Island.       

This next attraction is the Royal Ontario Museum at 100 Queen’s Park. Opened in 1914, the Royal Ontario Museum showcases art, culture, and nature from around the globe and across the ages. One of North America's most renowned cultural institutions, Canada's largest museum is home to a world-class collection of more than six million objects and specimens, featured in 40 galleries and exhibition spaces.

There is a great attraction for a person in your group who is sports-minded. That would be the Hockey Hall of Fame. This place is a museum located on 30 Yonge Street in downtown. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia, photos,

This next attraction seems really fun and relaxing, which is Toronto Island Park. This park in Toronto is a haven for travelers looking to spend a fun-filled day in the great outdoors. Rent a bike at Centre Island Pier—which has fantastic views of Lake Ontario—and explore the park's many trails and paths.

Now, you can also have a picnic at Olympic Island while admiring the stunning views of the Toronto skyline. The kids will love the Centreville Amusement Park and petting zoo. In the evening, head to Hanlan’s Point Beach to catch one of the best sunsets in Toronto. The park can be explored on a bike tour of Toronto, which often includes other sights along the city's

100 interactive opportunities. Get up close and personal with several touch exhibits featuring horseshoe crabs, sharks, scarlet cleaner shrimp, and stingrays, as well as daily dive shows every 2 hours. This awe-inspiring attraction consists of nine carefully curated galleries showcasing a cross-section of saltwater and freshwater environments from around the world – starting with species from Toronto’s backyard, the Great Lakes basin. Super high reviews!