What kind of animals live in Toronto?
Our parks, green spaces, and ravines provide an ideal habitat for many animals including coyotes, foxes, raccoons, deer, skunks, opossums, squirrels and more than 300 species of birds. It's very normal to encounter wild animals in the city.
Are there raccoons on Toronto Island?
Despite the number of park visitors and the extent of mown grass, the Islands support a rich variety of mammals. Grey squirrels and raccoons are resident here as elsewhere in Toronto. The raccoon population has grown significantly in recent years as they have few predators and abundant food.
Are there coyotes on Toronto Island?
Torontonians are used to sharing their space with wild creatures, but none more intimately than the residents of the Toronto Islands. Increased encounters with members of the species Canis latrans—AKA coyote—has some Islanders anxious, while others are thrilled.
Can you swim on Toronto Islands?
Swimming and Water Play
are on Toronto Island Park. Centre Island Beach (Manitou Beach) is a 10-minute walk south from Centre Island Ferry Dock. Gibraltar Point Beach is between Hanlan's Point Beach and Centre Island Beach, about a 20-minute walk from Centre Island Ferry Dock.