Save time. Buy ferry tickets in advance. Online ticket holders enter the terminal through a separate line during peak travel times.

Ferries to Toronto Island Park operate year-round out of Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. They run to and from Centre Island, Hanlan’s Point and Ward’s Island. Trails and bridges connect the islands.

Ferries operate all year with schedule changes depending on season. Visit All Ferry Schedules for year-round schedule information.

Departure times are subject to change due to weather or mechanical issues. Ferries may operate on a non-stop service during busier times.

The ferry is running on its fall schedule.

Centre Island

Monday to Sunday and Holidays

Departs City Departs Centre Island
8:00 a.m. 8:15 a.m.
8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m.
9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m.
10:20 a.m. 10:40 a.m.
11:00 a.m. 11:20 a.m.
12:10 p.m. 12:30 p.m.
12:50 p.m. 1:10 p.m.
1:30 p.m. 1:50 p.m.
2:25 p.m. 2:45 p.m.
3:05 p.m. 3:25 p.m.
4:00 p.m. 4:20 p.m.
4:40 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
5:35 p.m. 5:55 p.m.
6:15 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
6:55 p.m. 7:15 p.m.
7:35 p.m. 7:55 p.m.
8:45 p.m. 9:05 p.m.
9:25 p.m. 9:45 p.m.
10:05 p.m. 10:25 p.m.
10:55 p.m. 11:15 p.m.

Hanlan’s Point

Monday to Sunday and Holidays

Departs City Departs Hanlan’s Point
6:45 a.m. 7:00 a.m.
7:15 a.m. 7:30 a.m.
7:45 a.m. 8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m.
9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m. Noon
12:15 p.m. 12:30 p.m.
12:45 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m.
2:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m.
3:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m.
3:30 p.m. 3:35 p.m.
4:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
5:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
8:15 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
8:45 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
9:30 p.m. 9:45 p.m.

Ward’s Island

Monday to Sunday and Holidays

Departs City Departs Ward’s Island
6:30 a.m. 6:45 a.m.
7:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m.
7:30 a.m. 7:45 a.m.
8:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m.
11:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m.
Noon 12:15 p.m.
12:30 p.m. 12:45 p.m.
1:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m.
2:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m.
2:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m.
3:30 p.m. 3:45 p.m.
4:00 p.m. 4:15 p.m.
4:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m.
5:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m.
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m.
7:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m.
8:30 p.m. 8:45 p.m.
9:30 p.m. 9:45 p.m.
10:30 p.m. 10:45 p.m.
11:00 p.m. 11:15 p.m.
11:30 p.m. 11:45 p.m.

Purchase tickets:

  • Online
  • At the ferry terminal from any open ticket booth

Payment options:

  • Cash, at the ferry terminal only
  • Visa Credit Card
  • MasterCard Credit Card
  • American Express Credit Card

Online ticket holders can enter the ferry terminal through a separate line during peak times. Look for signs at the terminal.

Boarding on the ferries is first come, first serve.

Round Trip Ticket

Tickets are valid from the date of purchase to the end of the calendar year.

Type of ticket Cost
Adult (20 to 64) $9.11
Older Adult (65 and over) $5.86
Youth (15 to 19) $5.86
Junior (two to 14) $4.29
Infant (under two) Free

Monthly Pass

Type of pass Cost
Adult (20 to 64) $115.83
Older Adult (65 and over) $86.40
Youth  (15 to 19) $86.40
Junior (two to 14) $58.07

Discounts

A discount of 10 per cent is applied to the purchase of 10 or more round-trip tickets.

Refunds and Ticket Transfers

Tickets are non-refundable. Online tickets are transferable. Transfer a ticket to a family member or friend by forwarding the PDF ticket through email or by printing the ticket out.

Accessibility

The Jack Layton Ferry Terminal including the ferries, terminal washrooms and waiting shelters are accessible to passengers using wheelchairs or mobility-assisted devices.

Bicycles, Strollers and Wagons

Bicycles, strollers and wagons are welcome on board the ferry. Keep them on the main deck away from doors, emergency exits, hatch ramps or staircases. For safety, walk your bicycles when boarding and disembarking.

Food

Food and snacks are available at Stefra Snack Bar inside the terminal.

Items Not Allowed on the Ferry

Passengers will not be allowed on the ferry if they are carrying the following items:

  • Dangerous goods such as butane, fireworks, gasoline, lighter fluid and propane
  • Electric scooters, motorcycles or e-bikes over 40 kilograms
  • Open alcohol
  • Weapons and firearms including ammunition

Lifejackets

Caregivers are encouraged to bring lifejackets for infants weighing less than 15kg. Get more information on choosing lifejackets and personal flotation devices (PFDs) on the Government of Canada’s website.

Paddle Crafts

Paddle crafts such as kayaks, canoes and paddle boards are allowed on board the ferry. Keep them on the main deck away from doors, emergency exits, hatch ramps or staircases.

Pets

Pets are allowed and are required to be always on a leash inside the waiting area and on board the ferry. Do not leave them unattended.

Smoking­­

The terminal and all ferries are smoke and vape-free. Smoking is not allowed inside the waiting area or on board the ferries.

Washrooms

Washrooms are inside the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal waiting area and outside the exit gate, just west of the terminal booths.

The Sam McBride, William Inglis and Thomas Rennie ferries have washrooms on the main deck level.

Only commercial and emergency vehicles are allowed on the ferry with the exception of Toronto Island residents and marina members with approval from the traffic office.

Ticket Information

Vehicle tickets can only be purchased at Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, Booth 1.

Ticket fees include the price for the driver only and include return trip. Each additional passenger will be charged for a round-trip ticket.

Vehicle tickets are non-refundable and are not transferable.

Type of ticket Cost
Small to mid-sized vehicles (less than 5.5 metres) $177.60
Mid-size to large vehicles or trailer (less than 9 metres) $355.22
Large-size vehicles or trailer (greater than 9 metres) $532.81

Loading and Unloading Process

Vehicles board the Ongiara ferry through the laneway on the east side of The Westin Harbour Castle.

For safety and vessel stability, loading might not occur in the order you arrive and you might not exit the vessel in the sequence in which you were loaded.

Ferry staff will provide you with directions during the boarding and unloading process. Place your vehicle in park with the emergency brake on and turn your vehicle off. Drivers must remain in their vehicle for the duration of the trip unless directed by the crew.

During summer, vehicle passengers will be picked up or dropped off at Hanlan’s Point and during winter, vehicle passengers will be picked up or dropped off at Ward’s Island.

On the Ferry

While on board the ferry:

  • Follow the direction of the crew
  • Place your vehicle in park, with your emergency brake on
  • Turn your vehicle off
  • Stay with your vehicle for the duration of the trip

Driving on Toronto Island Park

While driving on Toronto Island Park, drivers must obey all laws and regulations under the High Traffic Act and Parks Bylaw 608 and 950.

  • Remain on asphalt roads. Vehicles are not allowed onto the boardwalk on the south side of the Island between Centre and Ward’s Island
  • Obey the posted speed limits
    • 30 km/h
    • 15 km/h in school zones
  • Vehicles are not allowed to park overnight
  • Vehicles must not exceed the weight limit on the following bridges:
    • Manitou bridge: 18 tonnes gross (18,000 kilograms)
    • Algonquin bridge: 12 tonnes gross (12,000 kilograms)
    • Olympic bridge: 10 tonnes gross (10,000 kilograms)

The Jack Layton Ferry Terminal is located at 9 Queens Quay W., at the Queens Quay West and Bay Street intersection. The terminal is set back 100 metres south of the intersection, behind the Westin Harbour Castle.

Public Transit

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) offers subway, bus, streetcar and Wheel-Trans to take you to the terminal.

Parking

There is no parking at the ferry terminal. Off-site parking may be available at third-party parking lots around the area.

Bicycle

Bike Share Toronto operates stations around the terminal.

For more information on the cycling infrastructure available around the terminal, visit the Toronto Cycling Map Network Map.

Safety

  • Listen to the pre-departure announcement on board the ferry
  • Walk, don’t run on board or at landings
  • During departure and docking, stay off the stairs until the ferry has come to a complete stop
  • In case of emergency, please listen to the announcements and instructions from the crew
  • Familiarize yourself with the location of life jackets aboard each of the ferries
  • Stay aboard and don’t sit on railings on the upper deck
  • Report any unattended baggage or items to the crew

Security

The City’s ferry service operates under a security certificate issued by Transport Canada. Based on these regulations, the City has enhanced security measures at the Jack Layton Ferry terminal and aboard vessels. All large baggage will undergo a visual search.

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