Located on Toronto Islands, Centreville Amusement Park was constructed in 1967 in an attempt to draw more recreational visitors. It was built to replace the Toronto's famous Sunnyside Amusement Park which closed its doors in 1955.
The Park is home to a 1907-vintage carousel, "antique cars", 'swan boats', a windmill-style Ferris Wheel, a 'haunted barrel works' and several kiddie rides. One ride travels around the park, a miniature railway. Additionally, their 1907 'Antique Carousel' is incredibly unique and one of the few of its kind left in existence in North America today.
An 1870s cast iron planter to commemorate Queen Victoria's birthday was relocated from the St. Lawrence Market to Centreville.
Ferry access to Toronto Islands is provided daily.
Eugenia Ledoux, nine years old, wakes to a note from her father: ‘gone to save the world. sorry. yours, sheb wooly ledoux. asshole.’ Eugenia is left behind with her mother, the sharp-edged B-movie actress Mink, and her sister, the death-obsessed and hauntingly beautiful Immaculata. When Mink climbs into the family car and vanishes, Eugenia doubles in age overnight, but remains the dark and diminutive creature who earned the nickname ‘Stunt.’
Along the Shore examines the Toronto waterfront, past and present, through the lens of four lakefront communities and districts — the Scarborough shore (including the Bluffs), the Beach, the Island, and the Lakeshore (New Toronto, Mimico, Humber Bay, and Long Branch). Each retains a direct and immediate connection with Lake Ontario and the natural world.
The Robber Bride was first published in 1993. Set in present day Toronto, Ontario, the novel follows three women, Roz, Charis, and Tony, who meet once a month at a resturant where they share a meal. During one of these outings, the three women see an old classmate, Zenia, creating an onset of memories through the perspectives of the women.
Tours featuring this location.
Welcome to the historic Toronto Islands: North America's largest urban car-free community. This interconnected string of islands offers unique views of Toronto skylines, a throwback to an older era of recreation and resort life, and plenty of green space to take in.
