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Visit to Toronto Islands
The Toronto Islands are just off the main business district of Toronto. They are a great destination for both local residents and visitors to the city.
01 – A very exclusive residential neighbourhood down close to the waterfront in an old part of Toronto.
02 – Some shots of the marina in a park on the waterfront, called The Bluffs.
03 – The step eroded hillside is what we call the “bluffs.”
04 – Some shots of sailboats out on Lake Ontario taken from the same park.
05 – I’m from the prairies, so this view is just great for me.
06 – On a ferry from downtown Toronto to the Islands, which lie just a short distance off-shore.
07 – The CN Tower dominates the Toronto skyline. It has held the record for years as the tallest free-standing structure in the world.
08 – To the left of the CN Tower is the Rogers Centre (Sky Dome). As a stadium it is used for baseball, football and many other events.
09 – Approaching the Islands.
10 – Gardens and walking paths on Centre Island.
11 – Gardens are not in good shape this spring. It has been too cold, here, in Toronto.
12 – Views of waterways that separate the islands and provide mooring sites for privately owned sailing craft.
13 – But this larger boat may not be privately owned.
14 – As it passed, we recognized a bride in white on the upper deck. It is a wedding party.
15 – Just one of the families, with their yacht, preparing a meal on-shore.
16 – Young people, maybe children of the owner and friends.
17 – As it clouded up, we made our way back to the ferry for our return home.
18 – I don’t know the type of tree, but the blossoms where fascinating.
Rainbows are always a delight. Hmmm… Was I “distracted” by it?
20 – We chose to stop here for something to eat…
21 – … and couldn’t resist one more attempt to capture the rainbow.
First published: 2016/12/05
Latest revision: 2018/11/29
