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Toronto Islands

islands, Canada
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The Toronto Islands are a chain of 15 small islands located about 0.6 miles (1 km) offshore from the city's downtown core. These islands are accessible by ferry and feature yacht clubs, an airport, recreational facilities, and a residential community. They are part of Ontario Place, a large complex of recreational facilities on man-made islands that extends from the Canadian National Exhibition. The islands also host Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, formerly known as Toronto City Centre Airport.123

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