Best of Summer
Pretend You’re in Muskoka
Hop the $6.50 ferry to the Toronto Islands for an afternoon escape from the downtown din By Stéphanie Verge
1. Paddle like a pro in a rented sea kayak, and your stealthy manoeuvring will be rewarded with glimpses of the inlets’ bird population. $25 an hour or $60 a day. Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Centre, 283A Queens Quay W., 416-203-2277, www.paddletoronto.com
2. Walking is for suckers. Grab some wheels—standard, tandem or quadricycle—and explore the 10 kilometres of bike trails that criss-cross the three main islands. $6–$28 an hour. Toronto Island Bicycle Rental, by the Centre Island pier, 416-203-0009
3. Develop a severe case of abs envy at Wakestock, the world’s largest wakeboarding event and a veritable smorgasbord of extreme sports, suds and sounds. July 24 to 27. Prices TBA. www.wakestock.com
4. Doff your shirt (and much, much more) at Hanlan’s Point, home to the city’s only swimsuit-optional beach and one of three sandy island spots.
5. Ogle the impossibly quaint (and impossible to obtain) cottages on Ward’s Island, then lay claim to a patch of grass and chow down on a homemade picnic.
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