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[[File:toronto_island-skate.png|500px|thumb|right|Toronto Island 15 km loop]] | [[File:toronto_island-skate.png|500px|thumb|right|Toronto Island 15 km loop]] | ||
[[Toronto Island]] is an excellent location to skate provided that the choose time is also excellent. During spring and summer time It is advisable to be at the island at 8 am on weekends, skate until 10:30 am and then leave around | [[Toronto Island]] is an excellent location to skate provided that the choose time is also excellent. During spring and summer time It is advisable to be at the island at 8 am on weekends, skate until 10:30 am and then leave around 12 pm. | ||
We are planning some weekend summer sessions at the [[Toronto Island]] and the if the host is available, these sessions are predicted to happen Sunday mornings but may also happen after 12 once a while for the following: | We are planning some weekend summer sessions at the [[Toronto Island]] and the if the host is available, these sessions are predicted to happen Sunday mornings but may also happen after 12 once a while for the following: | ||
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== Characteristics == | == Characteristics == | ||
* '''Route 1:''' 6 km from end to end. 12 km loop total. | * '''Route 1:''' 6 km from end to end. | ||
* '''Route | * '''Route 2:''' 6 km from end to end. 12 km loop total. | ||
* '''Route | * '''Route 3:''' 7.5 km from end to end with center island routes. 15 km total loop | ||
* '''Route 4:''' 11 km from end to end with center island routes. 22 km total loop | |||
* Wide main road but narrow secondary trails | * Wide main road but narrow secondary trails | ||
* Pavement changes from okay to good and very good on some parts. | * Pavement changes from okay to good and very good on some parts. | ||
Revision as of 01:33, 9 May 2023
Toronto Island is an excellent location to skate provided that the choose time is also excellent. During spring and summer time It is advisable to be at the island at 8 am on weekends, skate until 10:30 am and then leave around 12 pm.
We are planning some weekend summer sessions at the Toronto Island and the if the host is available, these sessions are predicted to happen Sunday mornings but may also happen after 12 once a while for the following:
- Social time
- Skate time
- End on a beach, working out the tan under some fresh morning sun while drowning in vitamin D
- Anyone wanting to go for a dive on the beach (without skates on), should bring attire for such and a beach towel.
- Take some snacks and beverages. You can store everything on the island lockers near the beach. (toonies and loonies needed)
- Sessions will start early at 9 am or 8 am to avoid the crowds and we leave mid morning, mid day or when the individual decides to leave
Location
Characteristics
- Route 1: 6 km from end to end.
- Route 2: 6 km from end to end. 12 km loop total.
- Route 3: 7.5 km from end to end with center island routes. 15 km total loop
- Route 4: 11 km from end to end with center island routes. 22 km total loop
- Wide main road but narrow secondary trails
- Pavement changes from okay to good and very good on some parts.
- Public lighting not everywhere.
Videos
TTC
- Closest subway exit is Union station
Ferry
- Skates are not allowed in the boat. See Pocket shoes.
- Ferries run to Centre Island every hour from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends and holidays, to Hanlan’s Point from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays, and to Ward’s Island from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. seven days a week.