Toronto Island was next on the agenda, so we set off on the ferry for a day on the beach and in the sun. We spent the day walking around the island along the shores of Lake Ontario and exploring the various activities on offer on the island.
The water proved too cold for a swim, even for Liam, but it was nice to know that if one did venture into the water, the only danger was the cold. Later research on the marine life in the lake revealed the many species of fish include bream, bass, trout and perch, but the largest predator is the pike.
The setting definitely inspired the feel of a vacation and after a 5 km walk around the island, the velvety grass underneath the large leafy trees invited even the most active of society to steal a siesta!
Some interesting facts about Lake Ontario is that it is about 85km wide and 311km long and that is the 14th largest lake in the world, but the smallest of the Great Lakes. Even with binoculars you cannot see the other side and living on it's shores gives one the impression of living on the seashore.
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