On a summer day, there's nowhere nicer to be than on the Toronto Islands. Temperatures are always slightly lower than in the heat of the city, and the lake breeze is a lifesaver. Rent a bike, hop on board a city ferry from Queen's Quay, and chug the

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On a summer day, there's nowhere nicer to be than on the Toronto Islands. Temperatures are always slightly lower than in the heat of the city, and the lake breeze is a lifesaver. Rent a bike, hop on board a city ferry from Queen's Quay, and chug the few minutes out into Lake Ontario. You can opt to bike the few miles of trails around the island, picnic under shady trees, admire Mute Swans, or head to Hanlon's Point, the city's gay-friendly, clothing optional beach, to admire creatures of a different sort. There's a small amusement park, Centreville, which is a good distraction if you've got kids in tow, and a disc golf course on Ward's Island. You'll get your best shots of the Toronto skyline from the island and on the ferry ride back.

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