Equinox Bonfire 2018
Another fantastic night on the beach, celebrating the spring equinox in true Island style.
Harbour Jam
The Wm. Lyon Mackenzie, leaving Centre Island dock, attempts to thread her way through a traffic jam of water taxis. Eight taxis were attempting to get into the dock (six visible here) at the same time, a serious concern for paddlers attempting to cross the increasingly busy approach. Click image to view larger.
Equinox Bonfire 2016
Another fabulous evening on the beach courtesy of Alice, and John Jackman who spent days collecting all of the trees. The fire potatoes will be back next year.
A Rare Game
One of the few Island hockey games of the 2015/16 winter season, during a cold snap that finally froze the ice to a reasonable thickness.
Breakwater Dusk
Dramatic lake effect clouds shroud Lake Ontario as it freezes in -25°C temperatures.
Equinox Bonfire 2015
A few images from the Spring Equinox bonfire of 2015, another lovely night on the beach.
In the Media
CBC tweets and articles note problems with the ferry service during a February cold snap in the winter of 2014/15. Link to original article, and to the original tweet.
Boys and Their Toys
What to do when winter never ends? How about parasailing on the inner harbour with a snowboard?
Island Community 2013
Where were you on August 5, 2013? Five years after the last community portrait, Islanders came together for a special panorama marking the 100th anniversary of the Ward’s Island Association. If you couldn’t make it, mark your calendars: the next portrait will be taken on Monday, August 6, 2018. Click image to view larger.
Dinner in the Field
Hamish takes a break from eating, during 2012’s return of Dinner in the Park in front of the WIA.
Redwing Firepile
The Fire Parade bonfire of 2012 waits to be lit on Ward’s Beach, moments before the parade arrives.
Willow Square 2012
Volunteers and organizers come out to celebrate the unveiling of the magnificent Willow Square mosaic, marking the transition from what was often a garbage transfer station on Wednesdays to an exceptional public space. Thanks guys, the WIA has never looked so lovely.
Equinox Firelight 2012
A huge crowd assembles on Ward’s beach for the annual Equinox bonfire. Thanks for the potatoes, Alice!
Conglomeration
Time warp back to 2004, and a sudden cold snap breaks the Ward’s dock hydraulics, trapping the Ongiara in place for several hours. The legendary ingenuity of the Island community came to the fore, assuming that having everyone run from one end of the boat to the other might shift it enough to get free […]
Black Ice Reflections
Skating on the legendary black ice of 2005, between the Island and the Spit. Will we ever see the likes of it again?
Schoolbus Snowfall
Kids trudge to the schoolbus through heavy snow at Hanlan’s Point after ice conditions shut down the Ward’s dock.