lake Ontario Ancharages
N 43 37.687
W 79 19.92
The most enjoyable anchorage in the western end of Lake Ontario is Tommy Thompson
Park within the Leslie St., Spit. The Spit forms the eastern side of The Toronto Harbor and
an erosion barrier for the Toronto Islands. Tommy Thompson Park has been declared an
environmentally sensitive area and provides sanctuary to wild life and plant life. All manner
of plants and animals can be found here and view in there natural surroundings. Picking the
plants and even bring new plants to the park is not tolerated. The animals here are wild and
live according to nature's rules feeding them or interfering with their routine can provide
unexpected and unwanted results. The Aquatic Park Sailing Club calls the park home and
has a membership of 100 boat, all on moorings. You can anchor or guest moorings can be
identified by the absences of mooring lines. It is necessary to present yourself to the clubs
Duty Officer to make sure a sound mooring has been selected since maintenance of the
moorings is an ongoing process. Once on a mooring swimming fishing or just having a
quiet day can be enjoyed. If you wish to come ashore lock your dingy at the club dingy dock
and explore the park. On weekends if a trip into town is needed a free shuttle bus
travels the 2.5 miles along the spit picking up anyone wanting a ride.
From the parking lot at the end of the spit it's a short walk to a Loblaws for groceries or to
catch transit into the city
Email: ernie@stonecutter2.com
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