Lake Ward’s

Flooded Eastern gap, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Eastern Puddle

Flood waters rise on the inside of the Eastern gap hardened seawall.

Lake Ontario encroaches on 21 Third St., Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

21 Third St.

Flood waters encroach on the back of 21 Third St, just off of the Cove.

High water encroaches on the WIA, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

WIA Encroachment

High water begins to encroach on the WIA during the Spring of 2017.


Flooded Bayview Ave, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Bayview Underwater

Bayview Ave. is flooded at Sixth St. by the high water levels.

First St beach underwater, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

My Beach Was Gone

The beach between the Eastern Gap and First St is completely underwater, with the waterline advancing into the forest.

Waiting shed reflected in Lake Wards at dusk, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Waiting Shed

The Waiting Shed reflects in Lake Ward’s at dusk.


Ginger cat on fence, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

High & Dry

One of the ginger six-toed cats stays high and dry on the fence leading to Ward’s Beach.

Biking through Lake Ward's with trailer, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Getting Home

John skirts Lake Ward’s during the increasing water levels of Spring 2017.

First cafe customers of 2017, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Café Customers

Canada geese line up in front of the Island Café for a quick shot of espresso.


Lake Ward's is back, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Lake Ward’s

Lake Ward’s has returned with a vengeance in the Spring of 2017, with water levels set to rise for another 4-6 weeks.

High water in the cove, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Cove Influx

Driftwood on the high water obliterates the shoreline in the Cove.

Water advances up the walkway to 7 Second St., Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

7 Second

Water advances up the walkway to 7 Second St.


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