First and Channel
Signs at the intersection of First and Channel, surrounded by broken tree limbs after the ice storm of December 2013.
22 Bayview Ave.
Major tree damage in front of 22 Bayview Ave., after the ice storm of December 2013.
Great Willow
The Great Willow on Ward’s looks a little the worse for wear after the ice storm of December 2013.
32 Bayview Ave.
The corner of Bayview and Third St. appears to lie in ruins after the ice storm of December 2013.
Ice Track
William Inglis approaches Wards Island through thickening ice in the frozen inner harbour.
Ice Track II
William Inglis approaches Wards Dock through a track kept open in the ice, as twilight settles over the skyline.
Ghost Ship II
Passengers depart William Inglis at Wards Island dock in a driving blizzard. The lights on her second deck have been turned off to provide power to heaters in the wheelhouses, the William Inglis and her sisters were never designed to operate in winter.
Cold Approach
William Inglis slowly approaches Wards Island dock through accumulating ice, her bow adorned with icicles and snow.
A Wintery Inglis
Islanders wait to board the William Inglis in a December snowfall. Click image to view larger.
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.
The New Style
Twilight settles over the 2012 Toronto skyline as seen from the front lawn of 31 Seneca Ave.
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.
