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made it extremely desirable. Toronto Islands, connected by
Rollerblading and cycling are footbridges, shelter Toronto’s
popular here; a 2-mile (3-km) harbor and provide easy- Did You Know?
boardwalk runs along the going recreation in a car-free
beach and is very busy in environment. Here, amid the Baseball legend
summer. Many of Toronto’s cool lake breezes, visitors can Babe Ruth hit his first
beaches have been approved escape the extremes of the professional home
for swimming; call (416) 392 summer heat, which can reach run on the Toronto
7161 for water-quality reports. up to 95°F (35°C). Whatever Islands, in 1914.
At its eastern end, the the weather, there are views
Beaches borders Scarborough, of the CN Tower (p186).
a large suburb whose principal It takes about an hour to
attraction is also along the walk from one end of the 1793 to maintain a military
rocky lakeshore. Here, the islands to the other. In the and naval presence on Lake
striking Scarborough Bluffs, east is Ward’s Island, a sleepy Ontario in the turbulent years
outcrops of rock made from residential area; Centre Island, that followed the American
ancient sands and clay, track home to the Centreville Revolution. The fort was
along Lake Ontario for 10 Amusement Park for children, attacked and largely destroyed
miles (16 km). A series of parks is in the middle; while westerly by US forces during the War
provides access; Scarborough Hanlan’s Point has one of the of 1812. The British rebuilt
Bluffs and the Cathedral country’s few public clothing- the fort after the battle, and
Bluffs parks offer great views optional beaches. their presence helped fuel
of jagged cliffs, and Bluffers the growth of the Town of
Park is ideal for picnics. York, now Toronto.
The fort has been restored
23 "'-= to its late wartime appearance,
Fort York with soldiers’ barracks, officers’
22 quarters and fortifications.
The Toronto Islands  C5 ⌂ 250 Fort York Blvd Today, its defensive walls
v 511, 509 # 10am–5pm
 F2 4 Queen’s Quay daily; Sep–mid-May enclose Canada’s largest
∑ toronto.ca/parks/island 10am–4pm Mon–Fri collection of original buildings
¢ Good Fri, Dec 25–26, from the War of 1812.
In Lake Ontario, just offshore Jan 1 ∑ fortyork.ca The fort’s visually striking
from the city, the low-lying Visitor Centre displays
The British originally exhibits on varying themes
established Fort York in that explore the site’s history
spanning 200 years. In
addition, Fort York attracts
The Toronto Islands, a thousands of visitors during
great place for activi ties, the festivals and special
and for taking in stunning events held here throughout
views of the city (inset) the year.

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