Swimming Cherry Beach in the east and Hanlan’s Point
are two of Toronto’s best beaches. While the city has improved water
quality, beaches are often posted with no-swimming signs, often after
heavy rains. More reliable are the public pools. Beaches hotlineBeach and pool info
Young swimmers at a public pool
Skating Among Toronto’s free outdoor rinks are Nathan Phillips Square and Harbourfront’s Natrel Rink. Both have skate rentals. Public skatingNatrel Rink235 Queens Quay W 416 973 4866
Skating at Nathan Phillips Square, City Hall
In-Line Skating Daring in-line skaters take to the streets, but recreational rollers head to the lake-hugging Martin Goodman Trail.
In-line skating on the Martin Goodman Trail
Jogging Extensive park and ravine trails mean lots of choice. Head to the Beach boardwalks, High Park, or the more secluded paths by the Don River. Cycling Many major roads and parks have bike lanes. A terrific recreational cycle is on the Martin Goodman Trail or at Leslie Street Spit.
Cyclist
Hiking Toronto
Field Naturalists (TFN) offer daily tours of natural areas, led by
knowledgeable volunteers. The 500-mile (800-km) Bruce Trail, running
along the Niagara Escarpment from Niagara to Tobermory, has many access
points. The Bruce Trail Association (BTA) is a mine of information. TFNBTAWindsurfing and Sailing You
can take windsurfing lessons or rent a board by joining the Toronto
Windsurfing Club at Cherry Beach, the city’s best surfing spot. Sailors
can choose from four public marinas – the largest at Bluffer’s Park – or a number of private ones . Toronto Windsurfing ClubBluffer’s Park Marina
Sailing on Toronto Harbour
Canoeing and Kayaking The
Toronto Islands’ lagoons are ideal for paddling; rent a canoe on Centre
Island or the mainland at Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Centre, which
also offers one-evening classes and local outings. Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Centre283A Queens Quay W 416 203 2277
Golfing The famous Glen Abbey is just 30 minutes west of Toronto; there are also five golf courses in the city. Glen Abbey1333 Dorval Dr, Oakville 905 844 1811
Tam O’Shanter Golf CourseSkiing Within city limits, at North York Ski Centre and Centennial Park, are only small hills; two hours north of Toronto, at Collingwood, is Ontario’s best skiing. Phone the city’s ski hotline for details. Ski hotline
Top 10 Spectator Sports
Toronto Maple Leafs This NHL team inspires hometown adoration. Air Canada CentreToronto Blue Jays Member of Major League baseball’s American League. Rogers Centre1 Blue Jays Way 416 341 1234 1 888 OK GO JAY
Toronto Raptors NBA team that delights fans from November to May. Air Canada CentreToronto Argonauts Canadian Football League team. Rogers Centre1 Blue Jays Way 416 872 5000
Toronto Rock Players of lacrosse, the country’s official national sport. Air Canada CentreToronto Football Club Pro-team soccer. BMO Field Exhibition GroundsWoodbine Race Track Home of the Queen’s Plate horse race. 555 Rexdale Blvd 416 675 7223
Molson Indy Canadian highlight of the CART motor racing series draws crowds to Exhibition Place. 416 922 7477 1 877 865 RACE
Toronto Marathon The 26-mile- (41-km-) race starts at Mel Lastman Square and ends at Queen’s Park; mid-October. Toronto Marlies The AHL team sends players to the NHL.
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